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Open Educational Resources Are ‘Moving Up the Adoption Ladder’ Around the World

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Open educational resources have gone global and may help make learning more accessible, equitable and inclusive around the world. So says the new Educause Horizon report , which identifies technologies and trends that are changing higher education. These are the kinds of efforts the report describes as helping OER spread in the U.S.

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SETDA publishes OER case studies from 3 states

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Online case studies highlight OER implementation in schools. SETDA has published a series of case studies focused on the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) at the school level. SETDA encourages state, district and school leaders to leverage this work as they launch and expand OER initiatives.”.

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

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So with these guidelines in mind, I’ve chosen six areas where edtech has made an impact this decade: Learning Management Systems. OER and open books. Learning analytics. Digital badges. Adaptive learning systems. In fact, I think some of the biggest edtech trends have been rather. underwhelming.

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SETDA Names Dr. Karen Richardson the Recipient of the 2021 Candice Dodson Influencer Award

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The recipient of the Candice Dodson Influencer Award was selected through a competitive application process and was presented to Dr. Richardson during the 2021 SETDA Emerging Trends Forum on June 15, 2021. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. About SETDA.

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How a University Took on the Textbook Industry

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And some credit it for helping kick-start a trend—now known as open educational resources, or OER—that has sent shockwaves through the traditional publishing industry. Books built out of little Lego blocks, glued together so the digital photo student could have their perfect book and the music student could have their perfect book.”

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Report: The way we buy digital instructional materials may need an overhaul

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“This work can potentially impact policy changes related to procuring instructional materials to best meet the ever changing individual needs of students in the digital age.”. The coordination of state purchasing contracts and the encouragement of consortia purchasing can support the transition to digital as well.

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The Learning Counsel launches digital curriculum survey

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“As our district was transitioning to digital content, it was critical to conduct a needs assessment early in the program planning and development process,” said Kahle Charles, the executive director of of assessment, curriculum and instruction at Saint Vrain Valley Schools (CO). The impact of digital curriculum use. •

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