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Does Ownership of Instructional Materials Matter?

Doug Levin

. – I want to focus instead on one aspect of how we are shifting from print to digital: the procurement decision schools make about whether to license digital instructional materials or purchase them outright, because I think ownership of instructional materials matters.**. Image credits. Image credits.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

edWeb.net

As explained by Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director of SETDA, during a recent edWebinar , this searchable information will help educational leaders ensure that the materials they purchase are high-quality, aligned with their standards and goals, and accessible to all students.

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OPINION: Schools are still struggling post-pandemic, but surprising success stories give us hope

The Hechinger Report

Once all students have access to strong core instruction, educators can customize instruction for those with specific needs. A second common thread is supporting teachers through professional development and coaching and with high-quality instructional materials.

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From Static to Interactive and From Open to Free: Consequences Both Intended and Unintended

Iterating Toward Openness

The most recent issue of IRRODL included an article titled Effectiveness of OER Use in First-Year Higher Education Students’ Mathematical Course Performance: A Case Study , by Juan I. These systems are really just attempts by publishers to increase revenues by forcing students to buy access codes that can’t be resold.”

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

edWeb.net

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

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BIOZONE Launches Comprehensive Environmental Science Program

eSchool News

Using engaging, current, and relevant case studies, this includes activities on: COVID-19 pandemic (snapshot up until July 2020). Global climate change – latest scientific data (up to 2019 in some cases). Global climate change – latest scientific data (up to 2019 in some cases). About Biozone.

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Real Questions About Artificial Intelligence in Education

Edsurge

Blum: At ACT (which acquired OpenEd),we’re focused on the question of: If you’ve identified the learning gap, what’s the best instructional material to help the student? Not just ACT material; we want to give you the best instructional resource we can find. We use machine learning to pinpoint those.

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