Dimension 1: Learner-Centred
Evaluating OER against the Agency criterion
Learner-Centred
Learners are at the centre of OER design and their prior knowledge and experience are respected as valuable additions to the learning environment.
The Equity Rubric for OER Evaluation gives a resource a high rating for Agency if it “empowers personal challenge, motivation, and agency that facilitates the learning process.”
The Rubric suggests looking for “action-oriented activities.”
Key Examples and Suggestions
Management Guide
University of South Australia Library
Several H5P activities are incorporated into the Plan Your Search page of the guide to step students through the process of developing a robust search strategy for their assignments. The interactive activities also help to scaffold the learning process.
Access: Plan Your Search
Content Suggestion: Practise activity
Students apply new knowledge through an interactive activity. For example, an H5P activity offers students a chance to test their knowledge in a low-pressure, self-paced environment with instant feedback.
Access:
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Empowered OER 