Accessibility, Examples, Instructional Materials and OER

OER / ZTC Advocates Have an AI Problem

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 21, 2023

At some point over the last decade, open educational resources (OER) advocacy in US higher education became zero textbook costs (ZTC) advocacy. But OER / ZTC advocates have had a fundamental problem simmering for many years now, and the recent advent of large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 will quickly bring that simmer to a boil.

OER

OER Advocacy Outcomes Instructional Materials

Using open educational resources to empower differentiated instruction

Hapara

JUNE 16, 2022

Open educational resources, also known as OER, provide a great way to supplement curriculum to differentiate instruction and better meet each learner’s needs in your classroom. para built itself upon a robust pedagogical foundation that is designed to support differentiated instruction. So what does that mean?

Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction OER Resources Hapara

Does Ownership of Instructional Materials Matter?

Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

. – I want to focus instead on one aspect of how we are shifting from print to digital: the procurement decision schools make about whether to license digital instructional materials or purchase them outright, because I think ownership of instructional materials matters.**. Image credits. Image credits.

Instructional Materials

Instructional Materials OER Student Data Privacy Broadband

From Static to Interactive and From Open to Free: Consequences Both Intended and Unintended

Iterating Toward Openness

MAY 8, 2019

The most recent issue of IRRODL included an article titled Effectiveness of OER Use in First-Year Higher Education Students’ Mathematical Course Performance: A Case Study , by Juan I. This was justified by the fact that there is a lack of empirical evidence to support expanding the use of OER. Venegas-Muggli and Werner Westermann.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy OER Case Study System

State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

Broadband

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility

How to Crowdsource Quality Resources for Adult Learners

Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2016

This gap between the need and available educational services has prompted calls for innovative ways to improve access to quality educational resources. The four key factors: Use a real-world instructional design challenge. Why has this crowdsourcing design project been successful?

Resources

Resources MOOC How To OER

If We Talked About the Internet Like We Talk About OER: The Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Yesterday IHE published an article about the “ inclusive access ” programs offered by most major textbook publishers. These are purchasing programs in which “institutions are signing up whole classes of students to automatically receive digital course materials at a discounted rate, rather than purchasing individually.”

OER

OER Accessibility Pearson MOOC

For two states, the digital transition requires an overhaul of the process

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Refocusing classrooms around up-and-coming digital materials requires more than just adding a new tech-based product or two as many processes for reviewing and purchasing instructional materials are still built around print textbooks. Pinellas County, for example, has a blended model working towards 1-to-1.

Instructional Materials

Instructional Materials Case Study Policies OER

State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

According to the Brookings Institution there is strong evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on student learning. There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies

Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

As explained by Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director of SETDA, during a recent edWebinar , this searchable information will help educational leaders ensure that the materials they purchase are high-quality, aligned with their standards and goals, and accessible to all students. Utah’s Process and Reviews.

Instructional Materials

Instructional Materials Accessibility Policies OER

OER: Some Questions and Answers

Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 29, 2016

Earlier this week I read an op-ed – sponsored by Pearson – titled “If OER is the answer, what is the question?” OER often shine in their variety and ability to deepen resources for niche topics. It should be obvious to anyone that the features of instructional materials that effectively support learning (e.g.,

OER

OER Instructional Materials Pearson Resources

OPINION: What’s the high-tech tradeoff for students and teachers?

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

For example, many of the nation’s largest school systems use Google’s free suite of education tools, which allows teachers to develop their lessons, create assignments and administer assessments online. Students and schools should be able to access and export all of their data to the service providers of their choice or for their own needs.

Software

Software Student Data Privacy OER Data

Using Makerspaces to Support Personalized Learning

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Here are some examples the student presenters shared about how they’ve used technology at St. Grace believes it is the teacher’s job is to inspire them, educate them, give them access and help them use technology safely. Developing digital portfolios and personalized learning plans: Every student at St. About the Host.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning Learning OER Broadband

The Evolving Economics of Educational Materials and Open Educational Resources: Toward Closer Alignment with the Core Values of Education

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 13, 2017

Now that the book is appearing in print, I’m publishing the full-text chapter here so that there will be an easier-to-access open access version of the chapter available online. The Evolving Economics of Educational Materials and Open Educational Resources: Toward Closer Alignment with the Core Values of Education.

OER

OER Resources Education Pearson

Comments on the US DoEd Proposed Rule – Open Textbook Pilot Program

Iterating Toward Openness

APRIL 23, 2020

Another 75 million learners freely accessed the open educational resources on our website in 2019. The proposed rule mentions “ancillary learning resources,” “ancillary instructional materials,” and “ancillary materials” but does not define any of these terms.

Assessment

Assessment LMS Exercises Outcomes

Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

However, when the programs can talk to each other and teachers can access the data they need from a single dashboard, then the data is working for the students and teachers instead of becoming a burden. In collaboration with the Ed-Fi Alliance, SETDA is examining how to leverage that shared data for academic excellence.

Data

Data Report OER Policies

An Obstacle to the Ubiquitous Adoption of OER in US Higher Education

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 3, 2015

I now have no doubt that the overwhelming majority of general education courses and some specific degree programs will transition entirely to OER in US higher ed. I spent most of my thinking time last week wondering about obstacles in the way of the ubiquitous adoption of OER in US higher education and how we might overcome them.

OER

OER Education Course Instructional Materials

EdTech Update

OER / ZTC Advocates Have an AI Problem

Using open educational resources to empower differentiated instruction

Trending Sources

Does Ownership of Instructional Materials Matter?

From Static to Interactive and From Open to Free: Consequences Both Intended and Unintended

State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

How to Crowdsource Quality Resources for Adult Learners

If We Talked About the Internet Like We Talk About OER: The Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

For two states, the digital transition requires an overhaul of the process

State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

OER: Some Questions and Answers

OPINION: What’s the high-tech tradeoff for students and teachers?

Using Makerspaces to Support Personalized Learning

The Evolving Economics of Educational Materials and Open Educational Resources: Toward Closer Alignment with the Core Values of Education

Comments on the US DoEd Proposed Rule – Open Textbook Pilot Program

Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

An Obstacle to the Ubiquitous Adoption of OER in US Higher Education

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