Open Webinar

International OER panel

Opening doors to higher education isn’t enough: The deeper challenges of OER


The Open Education Resource universitas (OERu) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) are pleased to invite you to join our livestream panel from the gorgeous beachside town of Port Macquarie during the 7th International Meeting of OERu partners.

It’s your opportunity to hear how different institutions have approached the concept of “Open”.  From the strategic and governance aspects to the practical issues of credit, learner agency and open textbooks, our panellists will share insights and lessons learned along the way.

Moderated by Adrian Stagg, Manager (Open Educational Practice) at the University of Southern Queensland, the panellists include:
  • Dr Rajiv Jhangiani, Special Advisor to the Provost on Open Education, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada.
  • Professor Helen Partridge, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education), University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
  • Dr David Porter, Chief Executive Officer, eCampusOntario, Canada.
  • Dr Janet Rangou, Acting Associate Director Programs and Production, University of Papua New Guinea Open College.
Date: Thursday 8 November 2018
Time:  11.00am (AEDT)
International time zone: (Click here for your own timezone .)

Reserve your seat today! 


We look forward to an interactive panel session with opportunities for remote participants to engage and share experiences.

By signing up here we will send you information on how to connect and participate in the webinar. We will also send a courtesy reminder about an hour before the session commences.

Meet the panellists


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Janet Rangou
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Helen Partridge
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Adrian Stagg (Moderator)
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Rajiv Jhangiani
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David Porter

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