Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed links to video in their OER resources?

2010-02-19 Thread elizabeth mbasu
Videos turn abstract concepts into real and contribute to constructive learning. I vote for incorporating links to suitable video sites. Elizabeth --- On Thu, 2/18/10, Mary lightst...@gmail.com wrote: From: Mary lightst...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed

Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed links to video in their OER resources?

2010-02-19 Thread Randy Fisher
I add my voice to the growing chorus smile - Randy PS. Barbara - do you want to open a dialogue up with that reference - Open Video Alliance that you suggested? - Randy On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:05 AM, elizabeth mbasu emb...@yahoo.com wrote: Videos turn abstract concepts into real and

Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed links to video in their OER resources?

2010-02-19 Thread Barbara Dieu
PS. Barbara - do you want to open a dialogue up with that reference - Open Video Alliance that you suggested? What do you mean, Randy? Contact them and check whether they would be interested in bringing their Open Video expertise to WE? Is this of interest to the community? B. -- Barbara

Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed links to video in their OER resources?

2010-02-19 Thread Randy Fisher
Hi Barbara, Contact them - tell them about WikiEducator - and ask them what their interests are, and how it might be possible to work together and/or support each other. - Randy On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Barbara Dieu beeonl...@gmail.com wrote: PS. Barbara - do you want to open a

Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed links to video in their OER resources?

2010-02-19 Thread Wayne Mackintosh
Hi Allison, I think a trial period is sensible. We can see how this works, think carefully about processes, procedures and pilot any templates that may be required to support embedding video links in ways which align with our community values. With this experience we would then be in a position

Re: [WikiEducator] Do WikiEducator's want to embed links to video in their OER resources?

2010-02-19 Thread Wayne Mackintosh
Thanks Elizabeth, Appreciate your vote. You will see from my response to Alison that we're thinking about ways in which we would be able to provide offline versions of rich media, especially for learners who may not have access to the internet. Cheers Wayne On 20 February 2010 03:05, elizabeth