Open Educational Resources (OER)

Open Educational Resources (OER)

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

Open educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available for anyone to use, adapt, and redistribute. OER include textbooks, course materials, videos, lesson plans, and assessments released under open licenses such as Creative Commons. The OER movement aims to reduce barriers to quality education by making materials accessible regardless of geography or financial means. Organizations and universities worldwide contribute to and maintain large repositories of OER.

SlideLizard CREATOR gives organizations a central library for managing and distributing OER-based slide content — ensuring every team accesses the latest, approved materials without version confusion.

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Other glossary terms

Distributed Audience

A distributed audience is a group of presentation attendees who are physically located in different places — such as different offices, cities, or countries — and who attend the presentation remotely or from multiple simultaneous locations. Managing a distributed audience requires careful attention to technical setup, timing across time zones, and engagement tools that compensate for the lack of physical presence. Distributed audiences are common in global organizations, virtual events, and multi-site corporate communications.

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Panel Discussion

A panel discussion is a moderated conversation between a group of experts or representatives on a shared topic, typically conducted in front of an audience. Each panelist contributes their perspective, and the moderator guides the discussion to ensure balance, depth, and relevance. Panel discussions are common at conferences, industry events, and academic forums. They offer audiences insight into diverse viewpoints and create a more dynamic, conversational alternative to traditional keynote presentations.

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E-Lecture

An e-lecture is a recorded or live-streamed lecture delivered digitally, typically as video content that learners can watch on any device. E-lectures replicate the structure of traditional academic lectures but remove geographic and scheduling constraints. They are common in university distance learning programs, corporate training platforms, and MOOCs. E-lectures are often paired with supplementary materials, quizzes, or discussion forums to maintain engagement and assess comprehension.

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Extemporaneous Speech

An extemporaneous speech is a speech that involves little preparation, as the speaker may use notes or cards to give his talk. It is important that speakers will still use their own words and talk naturally. .

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