Please note the suggested length of each section and suggested topics for inclusion.

1. A description in general terms of the background to the organisation, institution or learning context, the particular initiative or approach submitted, and the motivation for applying for this award. (300 words)

2. A statement describing how the initiative embraces open educational resources (OER) and open learning architectures. (500 words) Possibly including:

• How the initiative enables or promotes the using and repurposing of OER
• Whether there is a process in place which encourages OER creation
• How OER and OER best practices are shared within and beyond the context
• How open learning architectures are promoted or used

3. A statement describing how the initiative creates a vision for openness and a strategy for open educational practice (OEP). (500 words) Possibly including:

• Whether policy documents or written guidelines regarding the production, sharing, use and reuse of OER are available
• Whether a strategy for the effective use of OER and promotion of OEP has been developed
• A description of how the initiative is funded
• Details of how the initiative benefits from partnerships or networks
• Whether there is a general appreciation of the value of open educational practice

4. A statement describing how the initiative transforms learning (500 words). Possibly including:

• A description of how open educational practices are embedded in the context
• Details of how intellectual property rights and copyright regulations are dealt with
• Incentives for individual actors within the context, motivation and how possible cultural and social barriers are overcome
• Whether digital tools are made available and support provided
• A description of quality assurance procedures.
• Details of how knowledge and skills regarding OEP are communicated
• Mention of how learner autonomy is promoted

5.  Conclusion (200 words)

• A description of how the initiative has led to improved quality and innovation