open educational materials
[ˈoʊpən ˌɛdʒuˈkeɪʃənəl məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: open educational materials
materiais educacionais abertos
1. Teaching and learning resources that are freely available and openly licensed, allowing users to access, use, modify, and redistribute them without restrictions
The university provides open educational materials to ensure all students have access to quality learning resources regardless of their financial situation.
A universidade fornece materiais educacionais abertos para garantir que todos os estudantes tenham acesso a recursos de aprendizado de qualidade independentemente de sua situação financeira.
2. Digital or physical educational content released under creative commons or similar open licenses that promote educational equity
Open educational materials include textbooks, lecture notes, videos, and interactive simulations available for free use.
Os materiais educacionais abertos incluem livros didáticos, anotações de aulas, vídeos e simulações interativas disponíveis para uso gratuito.
Open educational materials represent a growing movement in both Brazilian and American higher education institutions aimed at reducing educational costs and promoting equity. In Brazil, initiatives like OBEDUC and partnerships with UNESCO promote OEM adoption in public universities. The concept aligns with open-source software philosophy and has gained significant traction in developing nations where textbook access is limited.
Related Idioms & Phrases
democratizing education through open materials
breaking down educational barriers
knowledge sharing without gatekeeping
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