Another possibility is to approach the copyright holders and try to negotiate release of a version for WIkiEducator under a free (libre) content license.
Cheers Wayne On 27 July 2010 13:51, Randy Fisher <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >>> >>> >>> - 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