Open Learning – Sharing and Openness

My observations show that it is difficult to talk about openness in the work of an academic teacher. Lecturers do not want to share their work, make it available to the wider community for fear of criticism, accusation of plagiarism or misappropriation of the developed content.

However, when I think about the education system in my country, I think that something needs to be changed, that the current system is outdated. People want to learn not only at school, they want to learn useful things, not necessarily the same as classmates. And if someone is looking for this knowledge and skills, it is worth finding the right sources. In this aspect, the openness of resources is beneficial, we choose the knowledge we need at this point and we will probably use it. New technologies help a lot, thanks to which acquiring new information and skills is easier and in some situations more effective.

Thanks to the teaching materials on hygiene I have developed, many people could learn the most important principles of hygiene and improve their health. Not only at home but also abroad.

I think that with proper regulation and control of content in open resources, it is possible to create credible, interesting and reliable courses.

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  1. UnknownJanuary 5, 2022 at 9:05 AM

    Interesting perspective on how much the cultural norms and habits of our institution creates a bias towards open learning, sharing and openness. Your perspective from Eastern Europe is in stark contrast to the Scandinavian experience where transparency is a core value that most people take for granted. However, I also sense that you see the possibilities of stretching the limits within your context to make a positive change within your own domain and micro environment!

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