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Once Reviled in Education, Wikipedia Now Embraced By Many Professors

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I hear more often these days about teaching with free online materials instead of traditional textbooks (known as OER). The OER conversation is very energized right now, and it's a complex conversation. I tend to focus on aspects of OER depending on the audience. When Wikipedia was first came out and was first reviewed in 2001.

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Advocating for CC BY

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We each use this license with the OER that we create and advocate for others to do the same. The BY license best reflects our values of eliminating friction, maximizing interoperability, and promoting unanticipated and innovative uses of OER. Let’s look at a specific example. It’s free advertising for my OER.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

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In Connecticut, for example, public schools as well as other organizations receive broadband services from the CEN. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Districts are also rising to the challenge of digital material implementation.

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For two states, the digital transition requires an overhaul of the process

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Pinellas County, for example, has a blended model working towards 1-to-1. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

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In addition to obtaining diverse perspectives on resources, educational leaders can also consider the different review processes and how those examples may help them improve their own review processes in the future. Utah’s Process and Reviews. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

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Angela Baker, a digital content manager for the Georgia Department of Education, shared examples of how her state’s system has aided students and teachers. Weeks, is to understand how data can be used to support the school and classroom, rather than just viewing it as a reporting object.

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