Our Resources and Publications
These are the outputs from Grant Four.
Conference papers and publications
- Mays, T.J. (2017) Towards Open Education at a Private University in Kenya.
- Mostert, M. L., Delport, P. A., Moore, A. (2016) The Block Builders Educator’s Professional Development Course.
- Mostert, E., Pienaar, M., Moore, a. (2016) Mission Possible: Hybrid with a Touch of Vet Ed.
- Muganda, C. K. (2017) ‘Bolstering OERs for innovative teacher professional development outreach programmes: the case of TESSA in Tanzania.’ DETA Proceedings, Univ Pretoria – In Press.
- Muganda, C. K., Samzugi, A., Mallinson, B. (2016) ‘Analytical Insights on the Position, Challenges and Potential for Promoting OER in ODeL Institutions in Africa.’ IRRODL, Vol. 17, No 4.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities at PCF8 conference
- Nihuka, K. A., Mallinson, B. J. (2017) ‘Enabling Conditions for Successful Integration of Open Educational Resources for Professional Development in a Developing Context Institution’. Field Notes DETA 2015 proceedings, Univ Pretoria.
- Nihuka, K. A., Mallinson, B. J. (2016) ‘Towards OER Integration for Professional Development of Lecturers at OUT’. Journal of Adult Education JAET No. 20, Vol 1, 2016.
- Nihuka, K. A., Mbwette, T. S., Kihwelo, P. F. (2014) ‘Open Educational Resources Initiative at The Open University of Tanzania: Challenges and Lessons Learned.’ Paper presented at the EADTU (Open and Flexible Higher Education) International Conference, 23-24 October, 2014. Krakow, Poland.
- Samzugi, A.S, Mwinyimbegu, C.M. (2013). Accessibility of Open Educational Resources for Distance Education Learners: The Case of The Open University of Tanzania.
Conference presentations
- Agherdien, N. (2017) Towards Pedagogical Improvements in OER: Repurposing for the South. Presentation at OE Global 8 – 10 March 2017. Cape Town.
- Mallinson, B., Monyemangene, R. (2017) Modelling Openness in Academic Professional Development: case study of developing the Digital Fluency course at Open University of Tanzania. OE Global 2017 (8-10 March, Cape Town)
- Mallinson, B. (2015) ‘Moving from Literacy to Fluency – an Academic approach’ 8th eLearning Update Conference (5-7 August 2015, Emperor’s Palace, South Africa) Available online at
- Mallinson, B. (2014) ‘Exploring the Design Science Research Process as an approach to addressing Digital Fluency for Academic Staff at Open University of Tanzania’. NADEOSA conference (24-25 June, 2014, University of Pretoria, South Africa)
- Mays, T. (2017) Utlising Open Education Resources in Support of Curriculum Transformation at Africa Nazarene University: A Participatory Action Research Approach. Presentation at OE Global 8 – 10 March 2017. Cape Town.
- Mhlanga, E. (2017) Higher Education in a Digital Age. Keynote at the 5th ACDE conference and General Assembly, Khartoum, Sudan.
- Muganda, C. K., Samzugi, A. (2016) ‘The Role of Collaboration, Partnership and Participatory Engagement in OER Policy Development: Lessons from the Open University of Tanzania Experiences.’ 7th ANIE (Africa Network for Internationalization of Education) conference (5-7 October 2016, Accra, Ghana)
- Muganda, C. K., Samzugi, A., Mallinson B. (2015) ‘Empirical-Based Analytical Insights on the Position, Challenges and Potential for Promoting OER in ODeL Institutions in Africa’ 2nd AVU conference (1-3 July 2015, Nairobi, Kenya)
- Muganda, C. K. (2015) ‘Bolstering OERs for innovative teacher professional development outreach programmes: the case of TESSA in Tanzania.’ DETA conference (July 2015, Mauritius)
- Mushi, D. & Mallinson, B. (2016) ‘Early Experiences of the Course Conversion to OER Process at Open University of Tanzania. OE Global 2016 (April 2016, Poland)
- Ngugi, C. (2017) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities. Presentation at OE Global 8 – 10 March 2017. Cape Town.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities at PCF8 conference
- Ngugi, C. (2015) Turning the Ship: OER as Change Agents in Transforming Conservative Education Environments – eLearning Africa 20-22 May, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Ngugi, C. (2014) Open Educational Resources for the African Context: Investing in the Future– LIASA Conference, 22-26 September, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Nihuka, K., Mallinson, B. (2015) "Towards OER Integration for Professional Development of Lecturers at OUT". DETA conference,July 2015, Mauritius.
- Ooko, M., Mays, T J. (2015) Utilising Open Educational Resources (OER) in support of curriculum transformation at Africa Nazarene University: a participatory action research (PAR) approach – ALARA conference, Potchefstroom, South Africa.)
Institutional workshops
ANU
- Mays, T. J. (2016) Africa Nazarene University: Revisiting the business model.
- Mays, T. J. (2015) Model and programme design support processes .
- Ngugi, C. (2014) Open Educational Resources for Activity-Based Distance Provision – Daystar University, Kenya.
OUT
- Mallinson, B. (2016) IEMT support – Enhancing Teaching and Learning.
- Mallinson, B. (2015) OER Africa and OUT workflow models.
- Mallinson, B. (2015) OUT / OER Africa collaboration.
- Mallinson, B. (2015) Transforming existing course to OER at OUT.
- Mallinson, B and Ngugi, C (2015). OER Africa: Participatory Action Research Grant (PAR).
- Mallinson, B. (2014). OUT OER Institutional Analysis Workshop..
- Mays, T. (2016). Role and Importance of an Institutional OER Policy .
- Mays, T. (2016) Relevance of OER Within the African ODeL Higher Education Context.
UP
- Abernathy, D. (2016) Draft OER Policy for Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria.
- Abernathy, D. (2016) PAR paper based on findings of 1st year block teaching experiences.
- Mallinson, B. (2016) Vet Ed Africa Workshop. Onderstepoort, October 2016.
- Moore, A. (2016) Onderstepoort Bosberaad status report.
- Moore, A. et al (2015) Collaboration Deans forum proposal.
UFS
- Butcher, N. (2016) Open licensing of Intellectual Property: Considerations for the University of the Free State Intellectual Property Policy.
- Butcher, N. (2016) Reconceptualization of Tutoring at the University of the Free State: Report of a Workshop.
OER Africa convening
- Bawa, A. K. (2016) The major challenges facing Higher Education in sub-Saharan Africa .
- Butcher, N. (2016) PAR Reflections (Doc)
- Da Costa, P. (2016) Video on Communications Strategy for OER Africa
- Du Toit, P. (2016) Action research as innovative means to self-study: A quest for 'thinking out of my box'!
- Harley, K. (2016) Pedagogical Transformation.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Participatory Action Research Grant.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) 2016 OER Africa Convening: Report of Proceedings.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Emerging Lessons from the OER Africa Institutional Engagement Grant.
- Samzugi, A. (2016) Role of OER in Supporting Pedagogical Transformation at the Open University of Tanzania..
- University of the Free State (2016). Curriculum Delivery and Innovation: Supporting Staff and Students in the Use of Technology at the UFS.
- Wiley, D. (2016) Exploring Open Pedagogy.
OER Africa presentations for Hewlett Foundation
- Glennie, J. (2016) A brief to The Hewlett Foundation.
- Moore, A. (2016) Onderstepoort progress – A briefing to Hewlett Foundation.
- Ngugi, C. (2015) A surprising OER fact – ‘if it’s good for the animals’.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Pedagogical Transformation Grant – presentation to The Hewlett Foundation.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Telling an impact story – ANU.
Institutional pages
ANU
- New Business model
- Utilising Open Educational Resources (OER) in Support of Curriculum Transformation at Africa Nazarene University
- Introduction to Christian Ethics (UCC204).
- Policy on OER Integration into ODeL and Campus-based Provision.
- Opening Learning at the Africa Nazarene University: A Case Study.
OUT
- Digital Fluency Course for Academics: Module 1 - Digital Fundamentals.
- Digital Fluency Course: Module 2 - Working with OER.
- Digital Fluency Course: Module 3 - Learning Design and Development for Online/Blended Provision.
- Digital Fluency Course: Module 4 - Academic Integrity in a Digital Age.
- Digital Fluency Course: Module 5 - Storage and Access of Digital Resources.
- OUT OER Policy
- Accessibility of Open Educational Resources for Distance Education Learners: The Case of the Open University of Tanzania
- Early Experiences of the Course Conversion to OER Process at Open University of Tanzania
- Open Educational Resources Initiative at the Open University of Tanzania: Challenges and Lessons Learned
- Challenges of Open Educational Resources: A Comparative Study Between Shanghai Open University and the Open University of Tanzania
- Analysis tool from the OUT Institutional Analysis Workshop.
- Institutional Repository.
- OER - Journey at the Open University of Tanzania.
UFS
Newsletter articles
- Highlights of the International OE Global Conference
- Innovative Digital Fluency Course for Academic Staff at the Open University of Tanzania
- The “Wild Google Search”: An OER Perspective (Introduction to the new PAR grant within the context of OER Africa’s previous work, demonstrating storytelling techniques acquired in the Hewlett Communications Academy)
- Review of University Intellectual Property Policies and Strategies
- Africa Nazarene University Adopts OER Policy
- Open Education Global 2016 Conference
- Open University of Tanzania Takes Stock of OER Experience at High Level Forums
- Global Trends in Technology in Higher Education: SARUA Vice Chancellors' Leadership Dialogue
- Africa Nazarene University Adopts OER Policy
Other
- Butcher, N. (2014). Review of International and South African University IP Policies and Strategies
- Butcher, N., Moore A. (2015) COL Understanding OER
- Githuku, S. (2016) Organizational Effectiveness Workshop
- Harley, K. (2016) Institutionalization of OER grant Mid-term evaluation
- Harley, K. (2015) An Outline of Basil Bernstein's Concepts.
- Levey, L(2015). An Open Knowledge Primer for OER Africa.
- Mays, T (2015). OER review and planning tool.
- Mwamlangala, D. F. (2015) ‘Challenges of Open Educational Resources: A Comparative Study between Shanghai Open University and the Open University of Tanzania’. Report on Academic Exchange Programme: Shanghai Open University/African Council for Distance Education.
- Ngugi, C. (2016) Why OER for Africa.
- Ngugi, C. (2015) Lessons Arising from the OER Africa Participatory Action Research Agenda.
- OER Africa Comms Team (2016) Explaining Thought Leadership - Perspectives from the OER Africa Communications Team.
Upcoming conference papers/workshops (2017)
- Mallinson, B., Augusti, M. (2017) Exploring the Digital Fluency course for Academic staff. DETA conference (22-25 August 2017, Kigali, Rwanda)
- Muganda, C. (2017) Extension of ANIE work - mitigating challenges and exploiting successes.
- DEATA 2017 (29-31 March 2017, Dodoma, Tanzania)