Events OER Pearson Technology 
Edsurge
JULY 15, 2019
Today, Pearson announced it will adopt a “digital first” approach to updating its higher ed course materials, meaning that any revisions or changes to textbook content will happen first in the digital version. These changes usually incorporate new findings in a field of study, or reflect recent events.
Edsurge
JANUARY 22, 2020
Last week, Pearson announced it paid $25 million to acquire Smart Sparrow’s technology, in a move that the publisher says will bolster the digital infrastructure that will soon support all its future higher-education offerings. As part of the deal, most of its staff will join Pearson. million in venture capital.
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Bryan Alexander
MAY 13, 2016
It’s an exciting event, which I’m live-tweeting (hashtag #OERSummit ). For example, community college adoption of OER depends on the behavior of institutions that most of their students transfer to. A student panel (and why aren’t these mandatory for every education event?)
Bryan Alexander
MAY 13, 2016
It’s an exciting event, which I’m live-tweeting (hashtag #OERSummit ). For example, community college adoption of OER depends on the behavior of institutions that most of their students transfer to. The Departments of Education and Labor announce large, long-term grants to support the creation of OER.
Hack Education
DECEMBER 9, 2017
Are any education technologies, for that matter? Andreessen’s definition does begin to get at some of the reasons why platforms have been so appealing to investors – ideologically as much as technologically. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms. But first, a definition (or two) might be helpful.
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. ” As we see in other areas (e.g.,
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
events , the real party takes place in the volunteer moderator lounge, where a devoted, energetic, and highly beloved group of volunteer moderators keeps the conference running and humming. Spreading the word : this a free event, so be sure to tell others! Volunteering : as with our other conference 2.0 See you online!
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