edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2018

But with the rise of OER, growing use of supplemental resources over core textbooks, and the increasing flexibility of state funding, more purchasing decisions have moved to the school and district level. In addition, there is a separate section on vetting OER. A change in policy to allow recommended programs to include OER.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials Resources OER Policies 40

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The modernization to Lifeline didn’t increase funding overall, but families will have the choice between phone discounts and a credit for broadband at home. It’s about actually training my staff like educators. A handful of major carriers are expected to be ready to go on that date. There just has to be a lot of dialogue.

OER 48

OER E-rate Broadband Future Ready 48

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” ” “The Weak Evidence Behind Brain-Training Games ” by The Atlantic’s Ed Yong. Via Mindwire Consulting’s Phil Hill : “About That Cengage OER Survey.” The results are concerning.”

Education 66

Education MOOC Report Facebook 66

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Via Wired : “ Koch Brothers Are Cities’ New Obstacle to Building Broadband.” ” The Business of Job Training. The Chronicle of Higher Education on the latest report from the Babson Survey Research Group on OER adoption: “Use of Free Textbooks Is Rising, but Barriers Remain.”

Education 47

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 47

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

” Via The New York Times : “ Trump Move on Job Training Brings ‘ Skills Gap ’ Debate to the Fore.” ” More on the business of job training in its own section below. Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on.

Education 54

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 54

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

IBM wants us to believe that Watson is incredibly powerful – powerful enough, even, to search 1000 OER. ” Inside Higher Ed on Robot-Proof : “Northeastern president discusses his new book on how higher education can train students for careers where technology cannot make them redundant.”

Education 53

Education ProctorU Company Report 53