Hi Wayne, I went to the source, and checked - http://www.col.org/RESOURCES/CRSMATERIALS/VUSSCCRSMAT/Pages/DisasterMgt.aspx
There is a "NC' - non commercial restriction. You raise a good point, that the table of contents and course contents DO provide a good framework for resource development in this area. - Randy On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Wayne Mackintosh < [email protected]> wrote: > 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. > 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. 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