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Empowering Learners: K-12 Digital Curriculum Solutions

Kitaboo on EdTech

Exploring the K12 Digital Curriculum Solutions Interactive eBooks Online Collaborative Platforms Adaptive Learning Systems Open Educational Resources (OER) Virtual Labs and Simulations III. Overall, interactive eBooks offer an immersive learning experience that surpasses traditional books.

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Oasis: An integrated worldwide search for OER

NeverEndingSearch

The goal of the Openly Available Sources Integrated Search is to facilitate the discovery of OER. Public Domain Books. Open Access Books. OASIS also is the only tool that allows users to limit searches by creative commons licenses or by faculty review. The type of material search includes the following options: Textbooks.

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Can Technology in the Classroom Replace Expensive Textbooks

Kitaboo on EdTech

And with school authorities deciding which eBooks to use for the academic year, students are left with little to no choice but to comply with their institute’s demands. By leveraging the digital medium, textbook publishers decided to fight the monopoly and try to provide reasonably priced books. Why are Textbook Prices Rising?

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#DLNchat: What Is the Role of Libraries in Digital Learning Innovation?

Edsurge

His work has shown him that “it will definitely be a more sustainable initiative if it is collaborative—-whether it's OER, open access journals, etc.if OERs are often undervalued compared to their paid counterparts, posited Blake Gore of Vanderbilt University and Tanya Spilovy thinks librarians can help.

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Interview with André Spang, @Tastenspieler: Remix the Textbook!

Teacher Reboot Camp

Each mission in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom , shares an example of the Mission in Action by a teacher I admire. André is a #DigitalLeadLearner, using web media and iPads in the classroom, an OER maker and a founder of the German Twitter chat, #EDchatDE.

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Keep Calm and Read On

The Daring Librarian

My school district is really lucky because we've partnered with MackinVia and our kiddos have the ability to download FREE eBooks. So here's some MackinVia FREE books. Books Beyond Borders & Wazzup Wattpad? The last day before we left for this unexpected early spring break, I checked out a LOT OF BOOKS! Keep reading!

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The digital-first district where OER meets iPads

eSchool News

For students at Central Valley middle and high schools, accessing classroom lessons rarely involves opening a book. Central Valley is one of several Beaver County school districts finding ways to supplement or completely replace paper textbooks with online materials such as eBooks, downloadable apps and openly licensed educational resources.

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