Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Cross-posted from the Open Education Group website. At #OpenEd14 John Hilton presented a summary of all the empirical research on the impact of OER adoption that we could find. By the time the article appears, however, it will almost certainly be out of date. Do you know of one we’ve missed? open content'

OER 60

OER Groups Education 60

Edsurge

MARCH 5, 2018

While OER was presented as one way to ease course material costs, other challenges remain, starting with understanding and awareness of what the term means. Still, sustainable ways to fund OER into the future remains an open question. Austin, Texas outside of the SXSW EDU conference And that was just the start.

OER 79

OER EdTech Company Data 79

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

I read an article back in June (reference below) that prompted some memories and catalyzed some additional thoughts. Student: I’ll study whether students learn better with OER than with traditional course materials! You’ve likely crossed over into the realm of OER-enabled pedagogy.). Me: Let’s hear it! Me: Let’s hear it!

OER 116

OER Comparison Study Course 116

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 21, 2019

How to Smile – Discover this group of science museums dedicated to bringing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) out of the academic cloister and into the wider world. Find standards-aligned content and assign practice exercises, videos and articles. You will also find articles aimed at older students.

STEM 148

STEM Resources Learning OER 148

Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Hey #OER gurus, rec’d a question about #CreativeCommons BY-NC license & trepidation re using NC stuff specifically in publicly-funded colleges & universities. By contrast, if a school charges tuition then both groups increase their ratings, and creators do so significantly (from 33.5 Safe to use, correct? .”

OER 77

OER Course Report Data 77

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 25, 2016

The move follows news earlier this year that Amazon Education is working on Inspire , a platform on which schools will be able to upload, manage, share, and discover such resources, known as OER. While some industry observers see OER as a challenger to the content and curriculum that schools pay for, others are more sanguine.

OER 40

OER Education Company Academic Standards 40

Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

To hear some OER advocates describe it today in 2024, the same format that was being used in the late 2000s – traditional-looking textbooks published under open licenses – is the state of the art when it comes to open educational resources. OER have also been used as part of personalized, interactive courseware systems, too.

Strategy 149

Strategy OER Education Policies 149

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 29, 2018

In early 1998, a group of advocates got together for a strategy meeting to discuss how they could advance the cause of free software. What if we applied open licenses to things like textbooks and research articles – things that aren’t software? That would be important, right? I don’t trust them. Freeriders!

OER 80

OER Software Company Microsoft 80

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?” ” The article poses three questions and answers them. Below I share some thoughts prompted by the article. How do we deliver better learning experiences to more students?

OER 60

OER Instructional Materials Pearson Resources 60

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2015

OER Commons. About: One of the largest data bases of OER (Open Education Resources) for free classroom use. Highlights: Links to explanations of CC, Pictures, videos, articles, audios. Highlights: Contribute your recommendations, Suggested lists for children by age groups. Common Sense Media.

Resources 60

Resources Tools Technology OER 60

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I wish to share with you this article I wrote for PBLWorks (BIE/BUCK Institute) of which I am part of the National Faculty. I hope pou find this first article helpful and that you return for continued postings in this series. Read the article or watch the webinar. Read the article or watch the webinar (future).

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

NeverEndingSearch

APRIL 18, 2017

They can also incorporate such content-rich resources as library databases, ebooks, videos, and the growing array of available OERs. So one person in the group would make a copy of the worksheet if they wished and share it with their group members to put all their notes in one spot. HyperDocs Facebook Group. Give1Take1.

Handbook 49

Handbook Google OER Adobe 49

Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

Mr. Stone locates openly licensed content found on OER Commons and uploads it within the Student Dashboard Digital Backpack. She opens her Chromebook, signs into Student Dashboard Digital Backpack and quickly sees two articles her teacher shared. Looking to get started with a similar OER initiative? Request a demo.

OER 235

OER Chromebook Hapara Accessibility 235

Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Following on the heels of “ Writing Wikipedia Articles: The Basics and Beyond ,” three more School of Open courses are now open for sign-up. It will also introduce Open Educational Resources (OER) and teach you how to find and adapt free, useful resources for your classes. These free courses are: 1. Copyright 4 Educators (AUS).

Course 28

Course OER Case Study Education 28

Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” It’s being positioned here as the first time Congress has funded open textbooks, but it’s not the federal government’s first commitment to OER. National) Education Politics. Her remarks.) ” That’s ALEC.

Education 46

Education Robotics OER MOOC 46

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 10, 2015

Past… Beyond the Shine Series Articles. Link: Part 2… Beyond the Technology Shine… Content Standard Nouns Meet 25 Free OER Education Resources. The teacher has worked hard at finding articles, reading lists, research links, and even You Tube videos on a various topics.

Resources 60

Resources Technology Examples STEM 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Traci regularly contributes articles to library publications and lectures nationally and internationally about the built environment’s role in fostering well-being, promoting learning, and creating inclusive, resilient, and cohesive communities. Miller Group Publisher, Library Journal , School Library Journal , and The Horn Book Rebecca T.

Libraries 36

Libraries Conference OER System 36

MindShift

JULY 11, 2016

The Liberty Public Schools district sees Langhorst and his colleague as front-runners in an important shift toward open educational resources (OER). But many teachers still have big questions about OER that will determine how many of them choose to adopt this approach to teaching and curriculum.

Resources 28

Resources OER Classroom Study 28

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

This edWebinar was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by Education Networks of America (ENA) , Kajeet , Mobile Beacon , and Parana River Group. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

Iterating Toward Openness

OCTOBER 14, 2015

However, the size of the groups studied are quite small (ns ranging from the 30s to the 90s) and, unless I missed it, no statistical test more sophisticated than a t-test is ever conducted. And they need to purchase the open access option for these articles so we can all read them.) That’s a fight I know OER can win.

Pearson 60

Pearson OER Comparison Case Study 60

Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

” Re-reading that article now makes me cringe. platforms are digital infrastructures that enable two or more groups to interact. More on that in a subsequent article in this series.) It’s a theme that runs throughout almost every article in this series.“Fake 70+ million users’ account details.

Technology 62

Technology Pearson LMS Edmodo 62

Educator Innovator

MAY 3, 2018

We also encourage you to use these readings and the opportunity to annotate however it best works for you—organize a study group, bring a class you are teaching, engage as an individual, or connect it to a meeting. Share your annotations as you read or any time throughout the month. The Extended Conversation/Additional Resources.

Learning 47

Learning Meeting Study Course 47

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 14, 2020

November 8, 2009 (21centuryedtech Article by Michael Gorman). Why Scientific Innovation Needs The Arts – Explore this wonderful article from the Guardian that explains the connection between science and the arts. OER Commons – Take a look at these results from a search I did for STEAM based activities.

STEM 207

STEM Resources OER Conference 207

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Join the 4,000 others who have already registered to participate or watch the recordings now and we'll also send you our curated resource conference reading packet: 11 downloadable reports and tool-kits, 18 articles, 10 websites, and a YouTube video playlist --all focused on key ideas and trends for libraries of the future. He holds an M.Ed

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

PLUS we'll immediately send you our curated resource conference reading packet: 10 websites, 11 downloadable reports and tool-kits, 18 articles, and a YouTube video playlist --all focused on key ideas and trends for libraries of the future. He holds an M.Ed from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Why Scientific Innovation Needs The Arts – Explore this wonderful article from the Guardian that explains the connection between science and the arts. OER Commons – Take a look at these results from a search I did for STEAM based activities. Since it is OER (Open Education Resources) it is free. Check them all out.

STEM 164

STEM Resources Classroom OER 164

Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 13, 2018

Matt Crosslin has posted a thoughtful response to our RISE article from last year. On average, we’re looking at a group of four individual items per individual learning outcome. Not just the OER itself, but the chapter and page number…. Since Matt took the time to engage so thoughtfully, I wanted to respond in kind.

OER 93

OER Outcomes Assessment Analysis 93

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 13, 2017

Educational materials published under an open license are called open educational resources (OER). When digital educational materials become OER, they are converted back into public goods. Instructional designers, faculty, and other educators and administrators should develop a basic understanding of OER. Education is Sharing.

OER 60

OER Resources Education Pearson 60

Edsurge

MAY 23, 2019

And of course there are other vendors, like Elsevier and Wiley (like Jones Soda and RC) and openly-licensed resources known as OER, or open education resources (which are something like a Sodastream homebrew). If you make it too expensive, colleges are going to look harder at OER,” she said. Who Owns Student Data?

Pearson 114

Pearson OER Course Accessibility 114

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 29, 2016

The article makes a strong argument for the importance of interoperability among learning platforms, tools, and content. While I think this is more accidental than malicious, as I’ll explain below, the article needs a clear response. in a class, in a study group, on a website, in a video). Open Educational Resources.

OER 60

OER Software Data Accessibility 60

techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Why Scientific Innovation Needs The Arts – Explore this wonderful article from the Guardian that explains the connection between science and the arts. OER Commons – Take a look at these results from a search I did for STEAM based activities. Since it is OER (Open Education Resources) it is free. It is provided free of charge.

STEM 90

STEM Resources Classroom OER 90

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 14, 2019

More important, teachers are stringing together groups of supplemental resources to create their curricula. In addition, the number of schools and districts using OER continues to rise. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. Supplementals come in a variety of formats as well. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials OER Student Data Privacy Industry 40

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Students will work in groups of two. When you click on an app in the database, you will be taken to an information page that includes an overview, resource videos and tutorials, related articles, free or paid, device requirements, as well as integrations, like Google Classroom. Private Community & Study Group. Lesson Checks.

Chromebook 78

Chromebook Khan Academy Classroom Google 78

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 14, 2016

Why Scientific Innovation Needs The Arts – Explore this wonderful article from the Guardian that explains the connection between science and the arts. OER Commons – Take a look at these results from a search I did for STEAM based activities. Since it is OER (Open Education Resources) it is free.

STEM 60

STEM Resources OER Conference 60

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Comprised of a coalition of state teams, private sector partners, and interoperability leaders, SETDA’s working group looked at three key areas: the future state of teaching and learning with interoperable data, the importance of interoperable data, and how states can achieve it. This article was modified and published by EdScoop.

Data 40

Data Report OER Policies 40

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 27, 2016

A recent New York Times article detailed how humans can get goose bumps when we experience awe, that often-positive feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends our understanding of the world. Awe might seem like just another three-letter word, but it is so much more. Below is the one video of his that got me hooked.

Learning 250

Learning OER Gamification Policies 250

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. Comparing Articles : Students determine whether a news story or a sponsored post is more reliable. That was certainly the case in our experience.

Assessment 60

Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60