Digital Promise

MAY 17, 2017

These leaders came to Ohio for the League’s twelfth bi-annual League meeting ( #LISMentor ) in late April for an open conversation on improving student outcomes. How do we sustain a culture of innovation that improves student outcomes we care about? How do we ensure equitable access to excellent learning opportunities?

OER 158

OER Outcomes Meeting Survey 158

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2018

Emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, open education resources (OER), coding, and adaptive learning tools are moving more into the mainstream in some schools. Twitter chats have increased from a handful to now hundreds happening on a weekly basis.

OER 239

OER Personal Learning Network Outcomes Blended Learning 239

Edsurge

APRIL 6, 2020

Tim Carson, Skilled Trades and OER Advocate First, allow me to tell you why I don’t typically read books about online learning. Pacansky-Brock emphasizes that taking an online course is the “…best way to gain empathy for students and an outcome no book can provide.” I’ve ordered your book as well.

Online Learning 175

Online Learning Learning OER Course 175

Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Districts having success in this area have comprehensive refresh plans, work with high quality partners, build relationships with local businesses, work diligently to receive grants, and leverage a variety of open educational resources (OERs). Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story!

EdTech 189

EdTech Future Ready Social Media Broadband 189

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2018

We’ve provided more opportunities for network members to engage with researchers to address big challenges in Challenge Collaboratives, we created professional learning community Cohorts in which leaders can explore topics of interest with peers, and we’re developing Innovation Portfolios that showcase districts’ innovation stories and outcomes.

Data 167

Data Conference Assessment OER 167

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

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Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Iterating Toward Openness

OCTOBER 14, 2015

I’ve written about Pearson’s efficacy work in the past, and Ray Henderson’s twitter post this morning has prompted me to ponder and write a bit more. The ways in which educational materials are used greatly influences their impact on student outcomes. That’s a fight I know OER can win.

Pearson 60

Pearson OER Comparison Case Study 60