Remove Groups Remove LMS Remove OER Remove Personalized Learning
article thumbnail

More on the Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

Iterating Toward Openness

[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?

article thumbnail

Education Technology and the Power of Platforms

Hack Education

It’s not even an LMS, quite frankly – something Edmodo tried to use as a selling point for a little while. platforms are digital infrastructures that enable two or more groups to interact. Arguably, one of the best candidates is the learning management system. One might ask, I suppose, if LMSes are platforms.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). The FAQ is a collaboration of many involved with the movement and includes an OER infographic , suitable for downloading and re-sharing. My thanks to EdSurge for highlighting its availability. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!)

EdTech 170
article thumbnail

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Among them, I’ve updated my site to include a dedicated FAQ on open educational resources (OER). The FAQ is a collaboration of many involved with the movement and includes an OER infographic , suitable for downloading and re-sharing. My thanks to EdSurge for highlighting its availability. This past two weeks also saw seven (7!)

EdTech 150
article thumbnail

Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

through-MOOCs program launched, its College of Business says it is seeing the contours of a model it can use to promote the university abroad, enroll previously untapped groups of students and attract corporate partners.” It includes all the buzzwords : competency-based education, personalized learning, and even blockchain!

article thumbnail

Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” “Personalized learning,” I believe Zuck calls this. ” Lots to say about “personalized learning,” but amazingly little reflection on if any of that vision actually works. iContracts has acquired the EasyCampus LMS from Educadium. ” Or something. (It’s

article thumbnail

Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Education Week : “Why Neuroscience Should Drive Personalized Learning ” – because of “the propagation of myths and misinformation.” The business of OER. Mindwires Consulting’s Michael Feldstein continues to fight the LMS fight: “Fear and Loathing in the Moodle Community.”