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.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials Resources OER Policies 40

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. Now, students always have access to current materials. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

” Via Edsurge : “From Neutrality to Inequality: Why the FCC Is Dismantling Equal Access and What It Could Mean for Education.” Via Wired : “ Koch Brothers Are Cities’ New Obstacle to Building Broadband.” ” The Business of Job Training. State and Local) Education Politics.

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “ Trump Move on Job Training Brings ‘ Skills Gap ’ Debate to the Fore.” ” More on the business of job training in its own section below. Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on.

Education 53

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” ” Spoiler alert: not enough access to data. ” “The Weak Evidence Behind Brain-Training Games ” by The Atlantic’s Ed Yong. Via Mindwire Consulting’s Phil Hill : “About That Cengage OER Survey.”

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

MAY 26, 2017

Via Edsurge : “Possible ‘Fraud, Theft, Waste, and Abuse’: Report Questions NYC School Broadband Spending.” ” Via WaPo : “Texas House passes ‘bathroom bill’ restricting transgender student access.” ” The Business of Job Training. ” Immigration and Education.

Education 46

Education Data Report Software 46

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

” Via Education Week : “ FCC Revokes Decision Allowing Companies to Provide Low-Income Families With Subsidized Broadband.” See also: “ George Mason U Signs with Outsourcer to Train Students in Coding” via Campus Technology. The Business of Job Training. “Does Open Pedagogy require OER ?”

Education 40

Education MOOC E-rate Robotics 40