Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER) for the Revitalization of Indigenous languages - UNESCO

The Central African Republic is actively developing OER in Sanga, showcasing a commitment to linguistic diversity. Malawi stands out for distributing OER in national languages such as Chichewa, Tumbuka, Yao and Sena, ensuring wide accessibility to educational resources. Ecuador's noteworthy efforts include the creation of OER in indigenous languages like Kichwa and Shuar, contributing to the preservation of cultural and linguistic heritage. The report also highlights initiatives in New Zealand and Norway, where OER repositories house content in Māori and Sami languages respectively. During the recent OER Dynamic Coalition Webinar on the 1st anniversary of the launch of the International Decade for Indigenous Languages on 13 December 2023, discussions echoed the global diversity efforts and local initiatives. Emphasis was placed on collaboration and community engagement.