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Navigating the Shift to OER

edWeb.net

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information. About the Presenters.

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Open Education – Where do I begin?

Tom Murray

With support from ED, state leaders, and new platforms for curation and discovery, there has never been a more exciting time to rethink traditional, static instructional materials. As with any instructional materials, quality is key. Determining policies, processes, and timelines for adoption.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

Edsurge

The state education agency also established a committee to advise the state on how to bring the TEAACH Act to life in schools and produced a webinar series to support the mandate’s implementation.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Many states provide guidance for the implementation of digital materials in districts to help ensure that they are available to all learners.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

edWeb.net

By providing reviews and recommendations from multiple states about many different types of resources, the new SETDA dashboard makes the selection of high-quality educational materials a faster, easier and much more inclusive process. This edWeb webinar referenced above was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School

edWeb.net

By providing out-of-school access to digital instructional materials , students now have more opportunities to personalize their own learning and support to complete their homework. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice.