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Some Very Bad News about the UNESCO OER Recommendation

Iterating Toward Openness

I recently wrote a brief essay about the wonderful new UNESCO OER Recommendation. For those of you who don’t want to read the full analysis below, here’s the key takeaway: Imagine what would happen if making copies of OER was illegal. Under the definition of OER now adopted unanimously by UNESCO member states, it can be.

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

Edsurge

OER and open books. Two that shine are OER/open books and learning analytics. OER and open books also help keep course materials more affordable for students. Whether a platform, an app, a portal, or a device—it’s all bits and bytes at the core. Learning analytics. Digital badges. Adaptive learning systems. underwhelming.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

“ Can a For-Profit, Venture-Backed Company Keep OER Free – and Be Financially Sustainable? “ Do Online Courses Really Save Money? Edsurge’s coverage of Top Hat’s OER news is also in the Betteridge’s Law section above. But Do Schools Need – or Want – Them? ” asks Edsurge.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Economy by 2030.” Of course, much like the myth about “20% time,” I am sure educators will consider to cite this as a reason why schools should be more like Google. ” Via Mindwires Consulting’s Phil Hill : “ Top Hat ’s OER Announcement: Doubling down on faculty engagement.”

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The 2019 Global Education Conference - Full List of 130 Sessions and 10 Keynotes!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We currently have 10 keynotes and 130 regular sessions scheduled over the course of three days. Associate Professor, Millersville University Dr. Ann Gaudino is as an Associate Professor at Millersville University, Pennsylvania where she teaches graduate and doctoral courses in education and education leadership. Dr. Beate W.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Edsurge on Degress Compass , a course recommendation engine from Austin Peay University: “How a ‘Netflix’ Model For Advising Lost Its Luster.” Lisa Petrides, Douglas Levin, and Eddie Watson introduce The CARE Framework for OER. ” Edsurge on the “Five Dangers of Data-Informed Student Nudging.”