OER in Latvia Signe Balina, Dr. oec. University of Latvia
STATE’S POLICY
Informatization of Educational System Availability of academic learning resources and library information Training of teachers and staff of educational institutions and libraries in ICT skills Provision of the certification of teachers in accordance with the requirements of ECDL program
Development of Electronic Skills Facilitate life-long learning Inform society about the opportunities and new services provided by ICT Make ICT and its services popular in the society
Strategy of Latvia’s Long-lasting Development Digitalization of schools and libraries E-classes – distance learning programs using ICT Textbooks and e-books freely and openly available in e-environment
OER FOR SCHOOLS
Educational Informatization System (LIIS)
LIIS materials for informatics
Portal for Interactive OER in Natural Sciences
Interactive Materials in Natural Sciences
Interactive Materials in Biology
OER in Schools’s Web Sites
Portal for Teachers
e-Resources in Literature and History
Comprehension Enhancement Project
OER IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
University of Latvia
University of Latvia, Repository of Scientific Articles
Riga Technical University, Collection of Scientific Articles
Latvia University of Agriculture, e-Learning Resources
LIFE-LONG LEARNING
OER in Riga Municipality’s Home Page
E-Learning Courses in Library Network in Latvia IT basic skills for people with specific needs: e-learning course «How to use Computer and Internet» for poeple with physical disabilities e-learning course «How to use Computer and Internet» for visually impaired people audio course “Computer and Internet with Jaws” for blind people “My Friend Computer” – e-learning course for school children of 1 st -4 th grade
OER on Basic Computer Skills for Children
OER on Basic Computer Skills for Adults
Latvian Moovies and Animation Films
OER FOR LATVIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING
e-Course for Adults
e-Course for Children
Conclusions The collaboration with universities in the development of OER should be promoted and encouraged Language barrier limits usage of OER in other languages Technology skills on how to adapt available OER in teaching practice The issue on copyrights should be more explained and discussed in society