Iterating Toward Openness

DECEMBER 2, 2019

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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OER Accessibility Examples Resources 111

Iterating Toward Openness

MARCH 9, 2018

As the title of the document makes explicit, the framework aims to contribute to the conversation about the sustainability of OER: “Toward a Sustainable OER Ecosystem: The Case for OER Stewardship” It’s a valuable contribution to that conversation. I struggle to see how this will be possible.

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OER Company Pearson Resources 60

Securly

JANUARY 5, 2016

In summary, their results suggested “no noticeable improvement” in standardized test scores (PISA) for reading, mathematics, or science in countries that heavily invested in classroom technology; thus, they do not believe expanding access to high-tech devices (1:1 Chromebook programs) will abate falling test scores. .

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Technology Classroom BYOD OER 120

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Students: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? What tools, software, and technology not available could have been useful? Parents: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? Check any guidelines provided by your state DOE.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Iterating Toward Openness

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The recently published OER strategy document , as informative as it is, reads more like a list of issues and opportunities than what Michael Feldstein describes as “ rungs on a ladder of ambition.” I believe that is our best chance for enabling the true breakthroughs in pedagogy and access that are my end goal.

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OER Education Course Resources 60

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

The Department of Education has released its newly proposed guidelines for school accountability. The Common Core aligned reading software maker had raised $1.8 ” Trends to watch: investors’ interest in English language learning (software). This week: “ OpenStax Partners with panOpen to Expand OER Access.”

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Education MOOC Common Core Trends 52

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Via eCampus News : “ Barnes & Noble Education announces advanced OER courseware.” ” Edsurge points to new guidelines for education companies participating in Y Combinator ’s startup accelerator program. Blackboard has acquired Fronteer , a software company that helps make course materials accessible.

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Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40