Hi Randy, I recall the development -- but sadly the materials don't meet the requirements of the free cultural works definition :-(.
So we can't use the materials -- However, the course contents provide a good framework and it would be great is our community could create a free (libre) version for the world to share! Cheers Wayne On 27 July 2010 13:43, Randy Fisher <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I seemed to recall that Commonwealth of Learning had some resources on > Disaster Management, so I did a search on Google - and voila! > > > http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=commonwealth+of+learning+disaster+management > > Seems like a good start! > > - Randy > > On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 6:41 PM, Wayne Mackintosh < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Shekhar, >> >> I suggest that you consider creating a "Disaster Management" portal page >> for developing OER on this important theme. Keep the main list posted on >> what you're trying to do. Here are some instructions on how to create a >> portal page on WikiEducator: >> >> http://wikieducator.org/Create_and_institutional_OER_portal_page >> >> (Instead of an institution - -create your hub around "Disaster Management" >> or something similar. >> >> A good starting point could be a search to find out if there are any >> existing OERs on the theme (Licensed as CC-BY or CC-BY-SA). >> >> WIth your passion and significance of the this topic - -I'm sure that WE >> can build a thriving hub. >> >> Keep up the good work! >> >> Cheers >> Wayne >> >> On 27 July 2010 00:20, shekhar sharma <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Wayne >>> who should I approach for collaboration on this project at OER. >>> I am not a teacher but very passionate about this project and hope to put >>> this at the disposal of communities across the world. >>> Take care >>> shekhar >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 8:45 PM, Wayne Mackintosh < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Shekhar, >>>> >>>> That's a great community OER project! >>>> >>>> There are no special requirements to become a WikiAmbassor -- just a >>>> commitment to promote WikiEducator as a platform for free educational >>>> resources, collaborative development and global network-building :-) >>>> >>>> All you need is to be logged into WikiEducator with your username, go >>>> to the link below, hit edit and add your name. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://wikieducator.org/WikiAmbassador#List_of_ambassadors_for_WikiEducator >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Wayne >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jul 26, 12:39 pm, shekhar sharma <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> > Hi >>>> > How do I add my name for contributing to the cause as wiki Ambassador? >>>> I >>>> > would like to be a WE ambassador to promote WE. I want this platform >>>> to be >>>> > used for helping the communities in the event of Natural and Man-made >>>> > Disasters. We have seen in the recent past the Earthquakes, Tsunamis >>>> and the >>>> > events like 9/11 which require efforts and help of skilled workers. >>>> Going by >>>> > your Mission and Vision I visualize that as your next target in >>>> communities >>>> > project. I want to promote and be an advocate to get online training >>>> on >>>> > Disaster Preparedness no matter where people are living as it can >>>> strike >>>> > anywhere. There is a good amount of training material available with >>>> Federal >>>> > Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross and its affiliates plus dozens >>>> of >>>> > other humanitarian aid organizations other than UN organizations. A >>>> noble >>>> > project like WE can play a big role to bring those trainings to the >>>> > communities even with limited resources because it is as important as >>>> being >>>> > literate and self sustained. I have tried adding my name as Ambassador >>>> > through the link provided but it did not work. *I think I now know why >>>> as I >>>> > was not following the instructions properly.* >>>> > I should have posted the request here to the group for approval. >>>> > Well this is what I can bring to the table and work proactively for >>>> making >>>> > communities safer, prepared and self sustained. >>>> > >>>> > -- >>>> > Shekhar Sharma >>>> > 9437 Black Hawk Court >>>> > Manassas, VA 20111 >>>> > 703-335-9454 >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "WikiEducator" group. >>>> To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org >>>> To visit the discussion forum: >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Shekhar Sharma >>> Ambassador Wikieducator >>> >>> 9437 Black Hawk Court >>> Manassas, VA 20111 >>> 703-335-9454 >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "WikiEducator" group. >>> To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org >>> To visit the discussion forum: >>> http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Wayne Mackintosh, Ph.D. >> Director OER Foundation: www.oerfoundation.org >> Director, International Centre for Open Education, >> Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand. >> Founder and Community Council Member, Wikieducator, www.wikieducator.org >> Mobile +64 21 2436 380 >> User Page: http://wikieducator.org/User:Mackiwg >> Skype: WGMNZ1 >> Twitter: OERFoundation, Mackiwg >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "WikiEducator" group. >> To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org >> To visit the discussion forum: >> http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> > > > > -- > ________________ > Randy Fisher, MA, OMD > Senior Consultant, OD/Change Management, E-Learning, Collaboration & > Performance > Intersol Group, Canada > > Senior Consultant, Organization & Capacity Development > International Centre for Open Education / OER Foundation, New Zealand > > Elected Member, WikiEducator Community Council, www.wikieducator.org > +1 613.722.5577 (EST) > Skype: wikirandy > > > - Stakeholder/Community Engagement & Project Implementation > - Change & Transition Management > - E-Learning, Online Collaboration & Learning Communities > - Coaching & Facilitation > - My Bio: http://www.communitybuildingexpert.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "WikiEducator" group. > To visit wikieducator: http://www.wikieducator.org > To visit the discussion forum: http://groups.google.com/group/wikieducator > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > -- Wayne Mackintosh, Ph.D. Director OER Foundation: www.oerfoundation.org Director, International Centre for Open Education, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand. 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