OER for your Dissertation

The following is an example of an Open Educational Resource overview purposed for learning about Mandalas, Polygons, and Symmetry. 

Whilst the learning audience is pitched at 11-13 year olds, it provides a simple structure to help clarify your OER's purpose and ensure that the learning outcomes are clearly aligned with the course content and design. 

EXAMPLE COURSE OVERVIEW:

1.      Summary

“Students will explore the mathematics behind mandalas, including but not limited to shapes and symmetry. After examining mandalas that are both natural and man-made, students will create their own mandalas using mathematical concepts and skills. They will then analyse other students’ creative work for style and message.”

 2.      Learning Objectives / Outcomes

“Students will: 

• Review elements and basic vocabulary of geometry. 
• Apply geometry skills to increase understanding of polygons. 
• Learn about the history and cultural background of mandalas. 
• Combine their knowledge of polygons and understanding of mandalas to design their own mandalas.
• Correctly incorporate polygons, symmetry, and colour scheme in the design of their mandalas”

3.      Course design / content

Consider the features you want to include in your module/course as these will affect the look and feel of the course, as well as the nature of the learners’ experience.

• Discussion
  
• Hands-On Learning
• Self-Paced Learning
• Reflection
• Group or Individual Instruction

4.      Clarify and confirm your learning outcome

To ensure that your learning outcome statements are clear and, where relevant, measurable.