Name: UHCOOL: A Sustainable Governance Model Bridging University OER and K-12 Blended Learning
Start: 2026-10-09T14:15:00-0400
End: 2026-10-09T14:45:00-0400

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UHCOOL: A Sustainable Governance Model Bridging University OER and K-12 Blended Learning

Friday October 9, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT

2 - Salon M - 7th Floor

ID: 33508

While the expansion of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has democratized access to higher education, their integration into K-12 environments remains challenging. Literature consistently indicates that K-12 learners require structured teacher support and blended classroom integration rather than independent, isolated online study. Furthermore, the true challenge of OER initiatives lies not merely in facilitating "open sharing," but in establishing "sustainable management" through institutional governance, platform support, and localized pedagogical adaptation. Existing collaborative models primarily focus on higher-education-to-higher-education partnerships, leaving a critical research gap regarding cross-level governance frameworks for University-High School-Platform collaborations.To address this gap, this presentation introduces the UHCOOL initiative, an innovative, research-backed governance model developed by Taiwan’s HERO Center and the "ewant" MOOC platform. UHCOOL transforms university-level intellectual capital into adaptable, open-access learning modules specifically designed for integration into formal high school curricula. Rather than treating this initiative as a simple course promotion, our research positions UHCOOL as a systematic, cross-educational blended learning model. In this ecosystem, the "ewant" platform serves as a central hub, while high school Open Learning Environments (OLE) and localized teacher communities function as the core governance mechanisms supporting student engagement.Our research utilizes a proposed Multi-level Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) framework to empirically validate the effectiveness of this integration. Drawing on a dataset of 661 participants (596 students and 65 teachers) across diverse subjects, including Introduction to Medicine and Semiconductor Principles, we examine the critical pathway from classroom-level interventions to individual student outcomes. Specifically, the study investigates how different modalities of teacher support—such as progress monitoring, worksheet adaptation, and classroom discussion—directly influence students' log-based MOOC learning behaviors, including video completion rates and supplementary study time. We hypothesize that these learning behaviors subsequently impact learning outcomes, course evaluations, and ultimately, students' long-term intention to utilize OER platforms. By moving beyond the simple question of whether blended learning is effective, this presentation explores the specific structural and pedagogical conditions under which it succeeds in a cross-institutional context. Attendees will gain valuable insights into designing sustainable governance models that bridge the gap between higher education resources and K-12 practical applications, transforming fragmented OER use into a cohesive and impactful digital learning ecosystem.

Speakers

Wei-I Lee

Research Fellow of HERO Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Wei-I Lee is a professor in the Department of Electrophysics at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and has served as the director of the Research Center of Higher Educational Resources for Openness (HERO Center). He obtained his B.S. in Electrophysics from National Chiao Tung... Read More →

Ken-Zen Chen

Professor of e-Learning and Associate Director of HERO Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Ken-Zen Chen serves as a Professor at the Institute of Education, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), Taiwan. His scholarly work focuses on digital learning ecosystems, institutional collaboration, and the practical application of Open Educational Resources (OER). As... Read More →

Hao-Yi Chen

Postdoctoral Researcher, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Hao-Yi Chen, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Research Center for Higher Education Resources for Openness at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan. Dr. Chen’s work focuses on open education, learning analytics, course design, and online learner support. With... Read More →

Yun-Chia Jasmine Chang

Professor and Director of HERO Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Professor Yung-Chia Chang is a faculty member in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and a key contributor to the HERO Center’s work on open higher education resources. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
2 - Salon M - 7th Floor MIT Samberg Conference Center, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge MA 02139 USA

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Track Hacking the Open Ecosystem and Praxis for the Public Good

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