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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

This article started out with my being bothered by the fact that ‘OER adoption reliably saves students money but does not reliably improve their outcomes.’ ’ For many years OER advocates have told faculty, “When you adopt OER your students save money and get the same or better outcomes!”

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The Top 3 K–12 Trends of 2017

EdTech Magazine

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez From a strong network infrastructure to better teacher support, districts made sure to have everything in place to use technology to boost learning outcomes this year.

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Leading Through Windows and Mirrors

A Principal's Reflections

Peer through a window and see who is most responsible for implementing and leading change that results in improved outcomes. When something doesn’t go right or as planned, take a look in the mirror to own the outcome. 2017), "Toward more practical measurement of teamwork skills", Journal of Workplace Learning, 29 (2): 124-133.

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How to Make Learning Stick

A Principal's Reflections

It is a proven way to improve academic outcomes. Take a look at this synopsis from Peter Reuell : For decades, there has been evidence that classroom techniques designed to get students to participate in the learning process produce better educational outcomes at virtually all levels. Help learners embrace mistakes. Saad, M., &

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition)

Doug Levin

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). Tagged on: September 9, 2017 Do Perks for Teachers Compromise Their Integrity? " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom? " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition)

Doug Levin

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition). Tagged on: September 9, 2017 Do Perks for Teachers Compromise Their Integrity? " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom? " Tagged on: September 6, 2017 More Or Less Technology In The Classroom?

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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

A recent review of the scientific literature on learning styles found scant evidence to clearly support the idea that outcomes are best when instructional techniques align with individuals' learning styles. Cindi May shared the following in Scientific American : Just because a notion is popular, however, doesn't make it accurate.

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