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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

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The web was increasing its use of graphics, but had barely adopted video. As recently as 1997, only 27 percent of America’s K-12 school had internet access—a number that skyrocketed to 92 percent by 2003. Although we were convinced that technology could transform education, simple internet access was patchy at best.

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More on the Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

Iterating Toward Openness

And the idea of pivoting away from that at the exact moment Pearson, Cengage, and McGraw-Hill are adopting that approach seems a bit too convenient. But because Pearson has the exclusive rights to distribute this title, there is no competition and you’ll pay over $200 for a new copy. I fear it is OER wanting it both ways.