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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

Without conceptualizing an explanatory mechanism—a reason to believe a difference might exist—they simply compare the outcomes of students whose required course materials are openly licensed with those whose materials are traditionally copyrighted. Grimaldi et al. To be clear – I don’t believe Grimaldi et al.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It dates back to 2008, when an educational journey began in Wyoming that revealed the important role technology plays in enhancing teaching and learning—especially in a rural state. Interactive video, online courses and full time programs grew rapidly in the first two years. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit.

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Yet another campus sacrifices the queen

Bryan Alexander

Twenty-seven programs will be ended. They emphasize the humanities, of course, plus education, especially topical courses. Saint Rose is also boosting some programs, ones which students are signing up for. Here’s the full list of shuttered programs: American Studies BA. of professors are hit.