Our Resources and Publications

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’ 8^th 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 5^th 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.’ 7^th 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’ 2^nd 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 1^st 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

• OER Africa - Academic Professional Development Resources

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)