OERarkistot

OERarkistot is a Finnish initiative focused on the archiving and preservation of Open Educational Resources (OER). Its primary goal is to ensure the long-term accessibility and usability of openly licensed educational materials for future generations of learners and educators in Finland. The project addresses the inherent challenges of digital preservation, such as format obsolescence and the need for stable storage.

The initiative involves a collaborative effort between various Finnish educational institutions and organizations. They work together to identify, collect, and curate OER that are relevant to the Finnish educational landscape. This includes a wide range of materials, from textbooks and course modules to multimedia content and learning objects, all made available under open licenses like Creative Commons.

OERarkistot also emphasizes the importance of metadata and descriptive information to make the archived resources discoverable and usable. This involves developing standardized practices for cataloging and tagging OER, facilitating easier searching and integration into learning environments. The project aims to foster a sustainable ecosystem for OER in Finland, promoting its continued creation, use, and preservation. By safeguarding these resources, OERarkistot contributes to educational equity and innovation.