Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Back in 2012 – 2013] I was impressed (like many others I’m sure) with how Wiley was able to frame the cost-savings argument around open textbooks to build broader interest for OERs. I fear it is OER wanting it both ways. The question we must each ask ourselves is – what is the real goal of our OER advocacy?

Accessibility 63

Accessibility OER Pearson MOOC 63

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Founded in 2013, the company has raised $21.5 It was a pleasant surprise when she learned about the brewing partnership between the startup and the nonprofit. “We Having top-notch reviews from textbook evaluators is one thing—seeing how the materials actually impact student learning is another. “We million in investment to date.

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Resources OER Academic Standards Instructional Materials 74

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2018

Open educational resources (OER) have been included as key trends since 2013, for example. With OER, the report notes, “initial advances in the authoring platform or curation method of open resources is now overshadowed by campuswide OER initiatives and sophisticated publishing options that blend adaptive elements into an OER text.”

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Report OER Trends Industry 63

Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2016

After learning about open educational resources (OER) at the HEeD Think Tank last spring (now. In 2013, Inside Higher Ed wrote an article about double-spending at universities. Babson’s recent report on OER adoption , awareness of OER is slowly but surely gaining traction at universities and colleges across the country.

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OER Libraries Dropout Case Study 60

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

This is not to say that the mobile medium provides a better learning experience ; however, students' work schedules often prohibit them from dedicated time in front of a stationary computer. In 2013, PC Magazine reported that people between the ages of 18 to 24 are 16 percent more likely than any other demographic to have a cracked screen.

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Mobility OER Technology BYOD 81

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 13, 2019

Post the recession, states cut inflation-adjusted spending on K–12 education by approximately 4% between 2008 and 2013. Apart from rental services, these publishers can earn revenue through banner ads, and also by offering additional learning resources. Rental websites allow students to rent books for a limited period of time.

Technology 80

Technology eBook Classroom OER 80

Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

There’s been some fabulous writing over the last month or so about whether or not open licensing is important to open pedagogy, beginning with Clint Lalonde’s Does Open Pedagogy Require OER? But you can add the awesomeness of open to the awesomeness of learning by making to get a multiplier effect. read the comments, too).

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OER Accessibility Resources Learning 63

Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 1, 2015

Last week I wrote that we should stop saying “high quality” when discussing learning materials. What we need to know is how much do students who use the resources learn? It’s a blatant attempt by publishers at keeping fresh competition – including OER – at bay. It is true, and here’s why.

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OER Outcomes Pearson Resources 60

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 12, 2015

” Krugman describes a bubble as a situation in which prices appear to be based on implausible or inconsistent views about the future (2013). The time and effort spent by students trying to find ways to get the learning resources they need to succeed is a huge waste. See Efficacy, the Golden Ratio, and the OER Impact Factor.).

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OER Software Outcomes Smartphone 60

edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

But with the rise of OER, growing use of supplemental resources over core textbooks, and the increasing flexibility of state funding, more purchasing decisions have moved to the school and district level. In addition, there is a separate section on vetting OER. A change in policy to allow recommended programs to include OER.

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Instructional Materials Resources OER Policies 40

Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 21, 2017

I defined open pedagogy as ”the set of teaching and learning practices only possible or practical in the context of the 5R permissions” – a definition I have been using in my writing and public speaking since I first blogged about open pedagogy back in 2013 (except there were only 4Rs back then). elicited quite a response.

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OER Handbook Examples Accessibility 61

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Mountain Heights Academy in Utah, the 2017 Student Voices Award winner, encourages students to participate in the instructional design process using an OER curriculum. Since the majority of their lessons and assignments are open educational resources (OER) they wanted to license their Operation Bee curriculum as OER.

OER 40

OER Tools E-rate Blackboard 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Today is the final day of our five-day 2013 Global Education Conference. Chris Deason, Course Director (Associate Professor SPOTLIGHT: Global Classroom 2013-14 Stories & Project Launch - Mr Michael Graffin (@mgraffin) 7:00am ED4ALL - EU and the Albanian higher education system; What happens when they meet?

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OER Education Conference Mobility 56

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 24, 2019

Among other things, the post discusses her role in my decision to abandon the phrase “open pedagogy” and adopt the phrase “OER-enabled pedagogy.” ” It looks like it was also around this time that I first learned that the phrase “open pedagogy” had been used before by others (more on this below).

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OER Technology Exercises Online Learning 113

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. According to the Brookings Institution there is strong evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on student learning.

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Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

David Samuelson, Age of Learning's head of global schools, told EdSurge in an interview that the product (currently geared at Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade) is essentially the ABCMouse consumer product—a collection of multi-subject learning activities—with all the necessary K-12 add-ons, like curriculum and professional development.

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Microsoft OER Digital Citizenship EdTech 106

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Back in late 2013, Barack Obama and the White House launched the ConnectED Initiative , an effort to bring almost $2 billion worth of high-quality broadband, technology and professional development to schools and districts across the U.S. In February of 2014, Obama rounded up technology donations worth more than a $1 billion from U.S.

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Adobe Broadband E-rate Future Ready 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

In 2013, he created the Libraries WhiteSpace Project to advocate library community leadership in utilizing new long range public spectrum to dramatically expand access to public library WiFi in communities everywhere. SecondNets, as a 2 year development project, won an IMLS grant and launched Oct.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Instructional Designers, technologists, and online learning specialists are in high demand across all levels of education as it shifts online. He writes and speaks about academic librarianship, learning technologies, library leadership, textbook affordability, higher education, design thinking and user experience.

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Libraries Conference OER Social Media 31

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2021

In 2013, he created the Libraries WhiteSpace Project to advocate library community leadership in utilizing new long range public spectrum to dramatically expand access to public library WiFi in communities everywhere. SecondNets, as a 2 year development project, won an IMLS grant and launched Oct.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2021

In 2013, he created the Libraries WhiteSpace Project to advocate library community leadership in utilizing new long range public spectrum to dramatically expand access to public library WiFi in communities everywhere. SecondNets, as a 2 year development project, won an IMLS grant and launched Oct.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In 2013, he created the Libraries WhiteSpace Project to advocate library community leadership in utilizing new long range public spectrum to dramatically expand access to public library WiFi in communities everywhere. SecondNets, as a 2 year development project, won an IMLS grant and launched Oct.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Due to CEN’s services, schools have been able to host eSports events, offer distance learning, run Hour of Code events for the school and community, produce internet radio and video conferences, and many other activities that rely on stable internet access. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In 2013, he created the Libraries WhiteSpace Project to advocate library community leadership in utilizing new long range public spectrum to dramatically expand access to public library WiFi in communities everywhere. SecondNets, as a 2 year development project, won an IMLS grant and launched Oct.

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

full description) “The COVID-19 Learning Pack” - Yusuf Ganyana - THE COVID-19 LEARNING PACK, LAIBU MKONONI (full description) 2:00 PM (US-Pacific Time) 30-minute concurrent sessions “Launching a Digital Navigators Program at the Library” - Audrey Barbakoff, Ed.D.,

Libraries 50

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

full description) “The COVID-19 Learning Pack” - Yusuf Ganyana - THE COVID-19 LEARNING PACK, LAIBU MKONONI (full description) 2:00 PM (US-Pacific Time) 30-minute concurrent sessions “Launching a Digital Navigators Program at the Library” - Audrey Barbakoff, Ed.D.,

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Select schools in Orange County are part of LaunchED, an immersive, connected, and collaborative learning experience providing students with access to world-class digital tools and resources. Due to the differences between the 60-plus Florida districts, the schools are at varying stages of the digital transition. Join the Community.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials Case Study Policies OER 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Instructional Designers, technologists, and online learning specialists are in high demand across all levels of education as it shifts online. Dr. Bryant is an active member of Educause, and the Online Learning Consortium (OLC); she also served as an Exemplary Course Program reviewer for Blackboard, Inc.

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Online Learning 28

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2016

Now benefits like those cost reductions and higher student success rates are prompting the school to roll out more Z-degrees programs and extend its partnership with Lumen Learning by piloting next-generation adaptive OER courseware. But Tidewater doesn’t have plans for total conversion to OER, despite the benefits.

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Adaptive Learning OER Learning Course 72

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2016

Open educational resources (OER) have saved students at the University of Georgia (UGA) nearly $2 million in textbook costs alone over the past three years. UGA first partnered with Rice University’s OpenStax to deliver content for introductory biology courses in 2013. According to C. Not Just the Text.

OER 69

OER Software Course Study 69

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

I have learned so much in the intervening years, and my analysis then strikes me as incredibly naive and shallow. million in venture capital from high profile names like LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and from firms active in ed-tech investing such as Learn Capital. Arguably, one of the best candidates is the learning management system.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Often in online courses students disappear and drop,” says Barbara Illowsky, dean of basic skills and online educational resources (OER) and a professor of mathematics and statistics at De Anza College in Cupertino, California. I’m hoping this helps them to stay vested in the course as they’re working with their classmates.”

MOOC 60

MOOC Dropout Exercises OER 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Our two-month, free, online summit focused on home-based and home-centered learning officially started last week. Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Sign up now: [link] Whether by circumstance or choice, learning at home is now the reality for more students than ever.

Conference 34

Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. He has served as the State Education Agency coordinator for Learn and Serve grants awarded in the state. Join the Community.

Instructional Materials 41

Instructional Materials Accessibility Policies OER 41

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

While teachers may understand the need to collect the information, they resent inputting the same data over and over again in every learning management system, educational application, and state and federal accountability report. This new role for educators is a direct outcome of the data-driven classroom and the quest for accountability.

Data 40

Data Report OER Policies 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The end of the day today is the final deadline to get in a proposal to speak at next week''s free and online 2013 Global STEMx Education Conference (STEMxCon.com) , September 19 - 21. This is a great opportunity to share your work or ideas! We have an absolutely terrific lineup of keynote speakers.

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STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47