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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. Today, there are 11 school districts and 7 community colleges that have utilized the grant to plant and grow courses and programs that fit their students’ needs.

EdTech 88
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Yet another campus sacrifices the queen

Bryan Alexander

The College of Saint Rose (Albany, New York) announced ( pdf ) it would cut academic programs and faculty, in yet another example of what I’ve been calling a queen sacrifice. Saint Rose is also boosting some programs, ones which students are signing up for. That press release is actually quite informative.

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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

However, a resurgence in their use has recently been noted in distance education for program evaluation purposes… Stakeholders desire to prove that participants in distance-delivered courses receive the same quality of instruction off-campus as those involved in the “traditional” classroom setting. ” ??.

OER 150