Iterating Toward Openness
DECEMBER 2, 2019
I recently wrote a brief essay about the wonderful new UNESCO OER Recommendation. For those of you who don’t want to read the full analysis below, here’s the key takeaway: Imagine what would happen if making copies of OER was illegal. Under the definition of OER now adopted unanimously by UNESCO member states, it can be.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 19, 2017
As momentum for digital learning builds, some districts—80 percent according to the 2017 Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) K12 IT Leadership Survey Report —are using open educational resources (OER), which the U.S. But while many benefits of OER are visible on the surface, we must notice the fine print.
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Edsurge
MARCH 28, 2018
The initiative intends to create degree pathways with courses that only use open educational resources, known as OER, so students don’t have to spend money on class materials. College of the Canyons’ history with OER starts before Anagnonson’s dabble, however. Using OER in those courses, she added, “really started out of necessity.”
Edsurge
DECEMBER 26, 2019
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. Two that shine are OER/open books and learning analytics. OER and open books also help keep course materials more affordable for students. Learning analytics.
NeverEndingSearch
JULY 28, 2017
Offering a familiar, filtered Amazon search/shopping interface, Inspire allows educators to discover, download, curate and share Open Educational Resources (OER). The FAQs page explains site policies, including content and copyright guidelines and notes: We take violations of laws and proprietary rights very seriously.
Iterating Toward Openness
MARCH 9, 2018
As the title of the document makes explicit, the framework aims to contribute to the conversation about the sustainability of OER: “Toward a Sustainable OER Ecosystem: The Case for OER Stewardship” It’s a valuable contribution to that conversation. I struggle to see how this will be possible.
Securly
JANUARY 5, 2016
This includes providing guidelines for how to advantageously conduct research on the web ; students have to evaluate search results and sort for reliability, validity, and relevance. OER Commons provides a database of free learning materials commonly used by teachers nationwide. Condition students to be their own best filter!
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