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We have already seen a number of interesting developments in this field.
We have already seen a number of interesting developments in this field.
Authorities are collaborating across regional borders in order to maximise the dissemination of learning resources, and the existing players in the marketplace (i.e. the large publishing houses) are not too fond of this development.
Authorities are collaborating across regional borders in order to maximise the dissemination of learning resources, and the existing players in the marketplace (i.e. the large publishing houses) are not too fond of this development.
I am really excited by the potential pedagogical and organisational innovations these investments can lead to.
I am really excited by the potential pedagogical and organisational innovations these investments can lead to.
This was the demand side, but we are also doing interesting stuff on the supply side:
This was the demand side, but we are also doing interesting stuff on the supply side:
Public broadcasting has always been an important resource for teaching and learning.
Public broadcasting has always been an important resource for teaching and learning.
Just imagine how an audio or a video clip can liven up a topic, e.g. in history or in social science.
Just imagine how an audio or a video clip can liven up a topic, e.g. in history or in social science.
Like some other countries, we are now exploring how pedagogically facilitated audio and video clips for the digitised archives from Norwegian Broadcasting can be made accessible for teachers and learners.
Like some other countries, we are now exploring how pedagogically facilitated audio and video clips for the digitised archives from Norwegian Broadcasting can be made accessible for teachers and learners.
Denmark has been an example for us, the UK and the BBC is another example we are looking into.
Denmark has been an example for us, the UK and the BBC is another example we are looking into.
Our ambition is to launch the first version of a portal by the end of 2007 of early 2008.
Our ambition is to launch the first version of a portal by the end of 2007 of early 2008.
Our National Library and other stakeholders in the so-called ABM-sector (Archives, Libraries and Museums) are working hard on opening up the resources and collections in the multitude of institutions.
Our National Library and other stakeholders in the so-called ABM-sector (Archives, Libraries and Museums) are working hard on opening up the resources and collections in the multitude of institutions.
Digital maps are important resources in many fields such as urban planning and in many branches of trade and industry.
Digital maps are important resources in many fields such as urban planning and in many branches of trade and industry.
For education and research, this is also the case.
For education and research, this is also the case.
Digital maps can enrich the teaching and learning process, and we see that digital maps can be quite valuable embedded in advanced digital learning resources.
Digital maps can enrich the teaching and learning process, and we see that digital maps can be quite valuable embedded in advanced digital learning resources.
One example of this is “Real Digital”, a project which has received funding from our campaign for digital learning resources in upper secondary education.
One example of this is “Real Digital”, a project which has received funding from our campaign for digital learning resources in upper secondary education.
One of the sub-projects in Real Digital will develop applications based on video gaming technologies, and in order to models the virtual worlds the developers need accurate geo-data.
One of the sub-projects in Real Digital will develop applications based on video gaming technologies, and in order to models the virtual worlds the developers need accurate geo-data.
Geo-data can also be made accessible for learners who would like to share their findings from environmental history projects by adding this information to already available digital maps, a form of geo-tagging put into a system, if you like.
Geo-data can also be made accessible for learners who would like to share their findings from environmental history projects by adding this information to already available digital maps, a form of geo-tagging put into a system, if you like.
I think this offers exciting possibilities for education, and we have joined Norway Digital, a national joint venture for the maintenance and dissemination of digital maps.
I think this offers exciting possibilities for education, and we have joined Norway Digital, a national joint venture for the maintenance and dissemination of digital maps.
As this conference clearly puts the focus on the importance of embedding Universal Design in public policy and practice, let me underline that we demand that the acquisition and development of digital learning resources as well as the facilitated access to digitised audio and video clips from the Norwegian Broadcasting corporation must comply with the WAI guidelines.
As this conference clearly puts the focus on the importance of embedding Universal Design in public policy and practice, let me underline that we demand that the acquisition and development of digital learning resources as well as the facilitated access to digitised audio and video clips from the Norwegian Broadcasting corporation must comply with the WAI guidelines.
Open access: New pathways for self-archiving and publication of academic works The Open Access-Movement has gained momentum and attention since its inception through the Budapest Open Access Initiative back in 2002.
Open access: New pathways for self-archiving and publication of academic works The Open Access-Movement has gained momentum and attention since its inception through the Budapest Open Access Initiative back in 2002.
Both pillars of Open Access – Self-archiving and Publishing – are important instruments for the preservation, dissemination and democratisation of academic work.
Both pillars of Open Access – Self-archiving and Publishing – are important instruments for the preservation, dissemination and democratisation of academic work.
Open Access has a number of distinct advantages:
Open Access has a number of distinct advantages:
For scientists, Open Access Self-Archiving offers a centralised electronic archive for their academic work that can be easily disseminated to colleagues and interested parties.
For scientists, Open Access Self-Archiving offers a centralised electronic archive for their academic work that can be easily disseminated to colleagues and interested parties.
The institution will be more visible.
The institution will be more visible.
Open access is instrumental in making results of academic inquiry a common good.
Open access is instrumental in making results of academic inquiry a common good.
This can be of vital importance, e.g. for developing countries, who struggle in getting access to research findings from countries in the western hemisphere.
This can be of vital importance, e.g. for developing countries, who struggle in getting access to research findings from countries in the western hemisphere.
In Norway, one of the major initiatives in the field of Open Access is NORA, a joint venture between the university libraries at several of our universities and colleges.
In Norway, one of the major initiatives in the field of Open Access is NORA, a joint venture between the university libraries at several of our universities and colleges.
The main goal of this project, funded by the Norwegian Digital Library, is to further a more co-ordinated and forceful development of open institutional archives in Norway.
The main goal of this project, funded by the Norwegian Digital Library, is to further a more co-ordinated and forceful development of open institutional archives in Norway.
Four of our six universities have established such archives, and they collaborate on this, and the university colleges are beginning to collaborate.
Four of our six universities have established such archives, and they collaborate on this, and the university colleges are beginning to collaborate.
Other major Norwegian initiatives include the Museum Project at four of our universities aiming at the development of joint database systems for digitising the collections at our university museums as well as The Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre, which is a national source of information on biodiversity.
Other major Norwegian initiatives include the Museum Project at four of our universities aiming at the development of joint database systems for digitising the collections at our university museums as well as The Norwegian Biodiversity Information Centre, which is a national source of information on biodiversity.
The organisations main function is to supply the public with updated and accessible information on Norwegian species and ecosystems.
The organisations main function is to supply the public with updated and accessible information on Norwegian species and ecosystems.
The most challenging part of Open Access is related to Open Access publishing.
The most challenging part of Open Access is related to Open Access publishing.
Open access has been the subject of much discussion amongst several groups, and some even see it as a threat.
Open access has been the subject of much discussion amongst several groups, and some even see it as a threat.
However, it is my firm belief that Open Access publishing can be an important tool in order to increase access to and dissemination of research.
However, it is my firm belief that Open Access publishing can be an important tool in order to increase access to and dissemination of research.
Dissemination is after all the third main area of activity in higher education, and we owe it to the public at large to facilitate easy access to research financed by public funding.
Dissemination is after all the third main area of activity in higher education, and we owe it to the public at large to facilitate easy access to research financed by public funding.
Open Access is also well suited for younger researchers who need to get a high number of citations early in their careers.
Open Access is also well suited for younger researchers who need to get a high number of citations early in their careers.
On the other hand, let me also be clear on the following: Open Access publishing must not run the risk of being perceived as second rate.
On the other hand, let me also be clear on the following: Open Access publishing must not run the risk of being perceived as second rate.
If so, Open Access publishing will by many is regarded as a fringe activity.
If so, Open Access publishing will by many is regarded as a fringe activity.
I think the ideals of the Open Access movement should be paired with the traditions of peer reviewing well embedded in Academia.
I think the ideals of the Open Access movement should be paired with the traditions of peer reviewing well embedded in Academia.
Let me also briefly comment on the role of government with regard to Open Access.
Let me also briefly comment on the role of government with regard to Open Access.
I think governments can play a number of roles as a facilitator of Open Access:
I think governments can play a number of roles as a facilitator of Open Access:
Governments can ensure the sufficient infrastructure for Open Access initiatives.
Governments can ensure the sufficient infrastructure for Open Access initiatives.
Governments can ensure that the legislation, including IPR issues, facilitates Open Access.
Governments can ensure that the legislation, including IPR issues, facilitates Open Access.
Governments must be clear advocates of academic quality and peer reviewing, also for Open Access publishing.
Governments must be clear advocates of academic quality and peer reviewing, also for Open Access publishing.
Open Educational Resources For many years we have thought about learning resources in traditional patterns and business models.
Open Educational Resources For many years we have thought about learning resources in traditional patterns and business models.
Learning resources has been the playing ground for the traditional publishing houses, but over the last years the emphasis on teachers and learners as developers of digital content has increased.
Learning resources has been the playing ground for the traditional publishing houses, but over the last years the emphasis on teachers and learners as developers of digital content has increased.
Now the spectrum has widened considerably.
Now the spectrum has widened considerably.
MITs Open Courseware Initiative is probably the lever for this development, and we now see a number of similar initiatives worldwide.
MITs Open Courseware Initiative is probably the lever for this development, and we now see a number of similar initiatives worldwide.
The OECD recently published a report from their study on Open Educational Resources.
The OECD recently published a report from their study on Open Educational Resources.
The report, which has the interesting title “Giving Knowledge for Free: The Emergence of Open Educational Resources” contains a number of interesting issues and finding.
The report, which has the interesting title “Giving Knowledge for Free: The Emergence of Open Educational Resources” contains a number of interesting issues and finding.
Let me dwell on some of these.
Let me dwell on some of these.
But first: What are Open Educational Resources?
But first: What are Open Educational Resources?
The term “open” and the concept of “openness” offer as all of you know different meanings and approaches(“free of charge”, “no barriers for access”).
The term “open” and the concept of “openness” offer as all of you know different meanings and approaches(“free of charge”, “no barriers for access”).
The report defines Open Educational Resources as “digitised materials offered freely and openly for educators, students and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning and research”.
The report defines Open Educational Resources as “digitised materials offered freely and openly for educators, students and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning and research”.
The so-called OER movement has emerged as a global phenomenon.
The so-called OER movement has emerged as a global phenomenon.
The study shows that a considerable number of initiatives have been taken, but it is hard to give accurate numbers to describe the size of the OER movement.
The study shows that a considerable number of initiatives have been taken, but it is hard to give accurate numbers to describe the size of the OER movement.
The most frequent target group is post-secondary instructors followed by students and the general public.
The most frequent target group is post-secondary instructors followed by students and the general public.
According to the study, we have every reason to assume that the number of users is growing.
According to the study, we have every reason to assume that the number of users is growing.
In order to ensure easy access many initiatives have no registration, hence the statistics are not as precise as we could desire.
In order to ensure easy access many initiatives have no registration, hence the statistics are not as precise as we could desire.
OER initiatives are – as I am sure you understand – a plethora of projects and undertakings.
OER initiatives are – as I am sure you understand – a plethora of projects and undertakings.
Some of the initiatives are large-scale institutional programmes such as MITs Open Courseware and the UK Open University’s OpenLearn.
Some of the initiatives are large-scale institutional programmes such as MITs Open Courseware and the UK Open University’s OpenLearn.
Other initiatives are characterised by a community approach, and thirdly there are hybrid initiatives (large-scale AND community) such as MERLOT.
Other initiatives are characterised by a community approach, and thirdly there are hybrid initiatives (large-scale AND community) such as MERLOT.
There are reasons for governments to support initiatives in this area.
There are reasons for governments to support initiatives in this area.
They expand access to learning for everyone, especially for non-traditional groups of students.
They expand access to learning for everyone, especially for non-traditional groups of students.
Open Educational Resources can be an efficient way of promoting lifelong learning, and such initiatives can bridge the gap between non-formal, informal and formal learning.
Open Educational Resources can be an efficient way of promoting lifelong learning, and such initiatives can bridge the gap between non-formal, informal and formal learning.
Maybe the most important part of the study is the challenges it identifies.
Maybe the most important part of the study is the challenges it identifies.
Here are the most important ones:
Here are the most important ones:
Firstly, the quality and relevance of the resources must be sufficient in order for them to be taken seriously by demanding users.
Firstly, the quality and relevance of the resources must be sufficient in order for them to be taken seriously by demanding users.
Different methods, including peer reviewing and user comments, are used to ensure sufficient quality and relevance.
Different methods, including peer reviewing and user comments, are used to ensure sufficient quality and relevance.
Secondly, Copyright law takes its definition from international conventions.
Secondly, Copyright law takes its definition from international conventions.
Legal restrictions on the reuse of copyright material are a barrier for open distribution of such material.
Legal restrictions on the reuse of copyright material are a barrier for open distribution of such material.
New licensing regimes such as The Creative Commons are exploring how the interest of the wider community can be served in order to facilitate reuse of digital content.
New licensing regimes such as The Creative Commons are exploring how the interest of the wider community can be served in order to facilitate reuse of digital content.
Thirdly, Open Educational Resources are looking for ways to improve sustainability.
Thirdly, Open Educational Resources are looking for ways to improve sustainability.
The study looks into models for sustainability and cost recovery, and the models offer a variety of institutional and/or government backing.
The study looks into models for sustainability and cost recovery, and the models offer a variety of institutional and/or government backing.
A fourth challenge is to solve some technical issues.
A fourth challenge is to solve some technical issues.
Metadata in order to ensure sharing and re-use of resources are important, and interoperability issues are important because of the need to be able to use Open Educational Resources across platforms and systems.
Metadata in order to ensure sharing and re-use of resources are important, and interoperability issues are important because of the need to be able to use Open Educational Resources across platforms and systems.
The use of open standards is also of vital importance.
The use of open standards is also of vital importance.
A fifth issue is to solve challenges in terms of securing and preserving data.
A fifth issue is to solve challenges in terms of securing and preserving data.
If the resources are stored on a commercial, free service, the risk of loosing the resources is imminent.
If the resources are stored on a commercial, free service, the risk of loosing the resources is imminent.
A number of policy implications are addressed in the report.
A number of policy implications are addressed in the report.
In my opinion it is important to regard the policy issues as facets of the mainstream policy issues we struggle with and not as separate issues exclusive for Open Educational Resources.
In my opinion it is important to regard the policy issues as facets of the mainstream policy issues we struggle with and not as separate issues exclusive for Open Educational Resources.
The policy implications are visible at all levels;
The policy implications are visible at all levels;
Nationally as a way to promote use of ICT in education and promote informal and non-formal LLL
Nationally as a way to promote use of ICT in education and promote informal and non-formal LLL
Sector wise as a response to a changing landscape for HE
Sector wise as a response to a changing landscape for HE
Institutionally as an important element in rethinking business model, target groups/offerings and publication strategy
Institutionally as an important element in rethinking business model, target groups/offerings and publication strategy
Finish Ladies and gentlemen, dear guests: At the end of the day free and open learning and research goes to the very heart of our political project; to secure high quality education for all in a lifelong learning perspective.
Finish Ladies and gentlemen, dear guests: At the end of the day free and open learning and research goes to the very heart of our political project; to secure high quality education for all in a lifelong learning perspective.
Access to digital content and training opportunities throughout our lives are necessary in modern society.
Access to digital content and training opportunities throughout our lives are necessary in modern society.
As regards Free Software and Open Access, we are grateful for the pioneering efforts of the Free Software and Open Access movement.
As regards Free Software and Open Access, we are grateful for the pioneering efforts of the Free Software and Open Access movement.
Their invaluable work is very important for the world of education and research.
Their invaluable work is very important for the world of education and research.
Now the time has come to bridge the empowering potential of Free Software and Open Access with the need for mainstreaming and the quest for quality.
Now the time has come to bridge the empowering potential of Free Software and Open Access with the need for mainstreaming and the quest for quality.
If we succeed in doing so, Free Software and Open Access will play a crucial role in the advancement of an information society for all.
If we succeed in doing so, Free Software and Open Access will play a crucial role in the advancement of an information society for all.
Thank you for listening and good luck with the third and final day of this conference.
Thank you for listening and good luck with the third and final day of this conference.
Free and open learning and research in Norway
Free and open learning and research in Norway
The importance of gender in disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation
The importance of gender in disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation
The Women, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control meeting in New York, 25.09.2012
The Women, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control meeting in New York, 25.09.2012
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide’s address at the Women, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control meeting in New York, 25.09.2012.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide’s address at the Women, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control meeting in New York, 25.09.2012.
First of all, I want to thank Trinidad and Tobago for this timely initiative, and for tabling the resolution on women’s role in disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation in 2010.
First of all, I want to thank Trinidad and Tobago for this timely initiative, and for tabling the resolution on women’s role in disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation in 2010.
Ten years after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325, the General Assembly has finally addressed this issue.
Ten years after the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325, the General Assembly has finally addressed this issue.
It was long overdue.
It was long overdue.
Resolution 1325 has influenced our thinking, our norms and our attitudes in fundamental ways, but there are still huge gaps in its implementation on the ground.
Resolution 1325 has influenced our thinking, our norms and our attitudes in fundamental ways, but there are still huge gaps in its implementation on the ground.