Tom Murray

JUNE 3, 2016

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Andy Marcinek , Chief Open Education Advisor at the US Department of Education (ED), to explore how schools can benefit from Open Educational Resources (OERs) and what is being done in this area nationwide. Office of Education Technology’s GoOpen Site. Stories of EdTech Innovation.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2018

The new E-learning technologies keep on evolving, and a lot of companies are investing in it to yield efficient employees. Open Education Resources (OER). The information can be used effectively and creatively by anyone to learn outside the traditional form of learning such as classrooms etc.

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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.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

She tried several options before jumping on a free trial of the wireless video streaming and screen mirroring technology by Vivi, an education-focused company founded in Australia. As a teacher, I easily could have wandered around the classroom with my iPad, done my instruction, provided examples, and quickly shared information.

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Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

[Back in 2012 – 2013] I was impressed (like many others I’m sure) with how Wiley was able to frame the cost-savings argument around open textbooks to build broader interest for OERs. I fear it is OER wanting it both ways. The question we must each ask ourselves is – what is the real goal of our OER advocacy?

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Working in tech and media for the past 20 years, I’ve seen some of these changes firsthand, and one thing has proven consistently true: Engagement is critical when learning new information and mastering new skills. With Pokémon Go, for example, players got excited to go out and work toward common goals.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2019

I spent my first morning attending the ISTE Equity Action Forum and will be involved in a year-long planning project addressing issues relating to information poverty/privilege. I was honored to join several esteemed colleagues to present on the panel: Leading the Charge: Leveraging Librarian Leadership to Support the OER Journey.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 26, 2017

Go to www.staples.com/backtoschool for more information and great deals! . For information on the guests and items mentioned in this show, scroll down to the bottom of this post. *. This means that you can write your own textbooks, share them, or use them as you would any other OER or open education resource.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Standards Several – Vendors produce tools that correspond with the Competencies and Academic Standards Exchange (CASE) , specifications that define how systems exchange and manage information about learning standards and/or competencies in a digitally-referenceable way (goodbye PDFs!). Join the Community.

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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. ” The article poses three questions and answers them. Below I share some thoughts prompted by the article.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

In the absence of answers to this question, it is too easy for teachers and administrators to become unwitting brand ambassadors for companies seeking to integrate their products into the classroom, regardless of impact on student learning and success. Sign up for our newsletter.

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 19, 2020

Since our schools closed down last Friday companies have been very generous and forthcoming to provide FREE resources for our quarantined or grounded kiddos. A post shared by @GwynethJones (@thedaringlibrarian) on Mar 13, 2020 at 8:36am PDT Here's an example from one of my favorite authors! ? Seems like more are coming out every day.

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Bryan Alexander

MARCH 5, 2016

” Casey’s response: we have more information and expanded access to educational materials, but no increase in faculty productivity and no decrease in costs. Community colleges are much more interested in OER than other sectors. For example, MOOCs are still weak on completion and learning, but evolving.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

At the time, I wrote about the importance of APIs; the issues surrounding data security and privacy; the appeal of platforms for users and businesses; and the education and tech companies who were well-positioned (or at least wanting) to become education platforms. The company has raised some $77.5 Okay, okay.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

In Connecticut, for example, public schools as well as other organizations receive broadband services from the CEN. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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Hack Education

MARCH 23, 2018

” 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. For example, this story from the School Library Journal : “ Charter Schools , Segregation , and School Library Access.” The Business of Financial Aid. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Companies like Microsoft, Facebook and Google are all dipping their toes into virtual and augmented reality. DeSchryver and Cavanagh will look at how ESSA is guiding the work of edtech companies now and in the future. Will VR Really Impact Student Outcomes? But will VR and AR live up to its hype? EdSurge 4:00 p.m. Higher Ed 9:30 a.m.

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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). Keeping information fresh and up to date in a quickly moving world is one of the biggest reasons districts are starting to get more serious about the power of teacher-created open resources.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools. They have a continuous review and evaluation of curricular materials on a six-year rotation schedule. However, this can cause issues with staying current with digital materials, James explained.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

While the tools may have print components, companies must submit them digitally, and only the digital materials are reviewed. Pinellas County, for example, has a blended model working towards 1-to-1. In Florida, only the Major Tool Materials, in other words the core curricular products, are evaluated for adoption.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 17, 2019

Next time around, I’ll share my notes on OER.). Companies are investing in immersive technologies. AI extra: I couldn’t help spilling this trend over into artificial intelligence (AI) by sharing some of my favorite examples of useful applications: JSTOR Labs Text Analyzer Upload an article, your own paper, an illustration.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I promise you will find some great information coming your way this school year…So Sign Up Now and please pass this on with a retweet! – Mike Gorman ( [link] ). For example, a student could be assigned a slide on a Class Google Slide show to share some work while other students and the teacher provide critique.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In Part II of this series, participants will examine powerful examples and methods for applying global education in learning environments. During Global Leadership Week, partner organizations, companies, school districts and individual schools will design and host virtual events to showcase thought leadership. Register at [link].

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Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2017

The six-week long MOOC will touch on topics including open educational resources (OER), open pedagogy and practice, open knowledge and open research. The six-week long MOOC will touch on topics including open educational resources (OER), open pedagogy and practice, open knowledge and open research. What won’t it cover? David Wiley.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

He also talked about how he thinks policy shifts like the implementation of the common-core standards and the adoption of “open” educational resources are likely to affect the K-12 market, and his company’s work. Pearson officials have been talking about shifting away from being identified as simply a publishing company for years now.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Whenever someone utters the word, we can easily visualize a hard-covered, glossy-paged physical book with printed information, tables and charts to deliver learning content. Content structure informed and developed based on instructional design. The Growth of eBooks in Higher Education. We all know what a textbook is.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

.” São Paulo has approved a bill that would allow companies to manufacture school uniforms and sell branding and sponsorship opportunities on the clothing. ” The city uses algorithms, for example, to place students in public schools. The company, formerly known as SlideRule, has raised $11.2 million total.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 12, 2018

“Technology companies can no longer turn a blind eye to the human rights abuses of one of their largest investors.” When the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman toured the US recently, he hung out with Mark Zuckerberg , Jeff Bezos , and Sergey Brin , for example. ” She was, apparently, at Koch Industries. “The U.S.

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Hack Education

AUGUST 31, 2018

Prior to the department spending $6 million on iPads, Apple spent more than $5300 on meals and lodging for state Superintendent Mark Johnson and five other education officials to visit the company’s HQ. His wife is also the founder of the OER organization CK12. But Behind the Scenes, Gordon Gee Pulls Strings.”

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Hack Education

JANUARY 18, 2017

She seemed to fail to grasp some of the basics of education policy – the difference between “ proficiency ” and “ growth ,” for example, and the federal rules surrounding disability rights and education. And this prompted me to update my list of education / technology companies that are ALEC members.).

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). Without revenue the company will go away. And “free” doesn’t last.

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Hack Education

JULY 1, 2016

The US Department of Education released its “ #GoOpenDistrict Launch Packet ,” encouraging schools to use OER. Steve Dembo recently announced that he’s leaving the company after 10+ years. One company not using Amazon to run its computing infrastructure: Blackboard. ” Rebrand. Updates from ISTE.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Via E-Literate : “ Hawai’i Senate Bill: Would mandate OER material for all U Hawai’i system courses.” ” And later in the week, an update : “Hawai’i Senate OER Bill Update: Amended language saves the day.” Via Fast Company : “How Software Is Taking On School Shootings.”

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Hack Education

JULY 29, 2016

President Obama was introduced Wednesday night, for example, by Sharon Belkofer, a member of the Rossford, Ohio school board. Solocron Education LLC , a company whose entire ‘education’ business is filing lawsuits, owns U.S. The company has raised $57 million total. The company has raised $61 million total.

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Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

I was recently informed that my pointing out the relationships between politics, tech investors, and their investment portfolio constitutes an “ad hominem” attack. On Thursday, the judge gave Google the victory , ruling that the company’s use of the Java API fell under fair use provisions. Education in the Courts.

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Hack Education

JUNE 24, 2016

.” Testing, Testing… Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “These days, everyone’s talking about ‘equity,’ and now a testing company has affixed the word to a new effort. An in-depth look at for profit companies selling their education products and services in Africa. “Can U.S. million total.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Remember in 2012 when Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller said in her TED Talk that her company’s goal was to “take the best courses from the best instructors at the best universities and provide it to everyone around the world for free”? Google)’s biotech company, Calico. “Long Live Online Higher Education.”

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