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The Fans, Fanboys, and Fanatics of OER

Doug Levin

and I am merely a fan – not a fanboy – of open educational resources (OER).** Others surely see me as some sort of OER fanatic. K-12 context, including issues of accessibility , the copyright that should get assigned to teacher-created materials , and interoperability gaps and needs. I beg to disagree. Image credits.

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SETDA in 2014: Year in Review

SETDA Says

ConnectED Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access FCC In the News OER Policy Professional Learning' As the calendar year draws to a close and we take time to celebrate family and the holiday season, all of us at SETDA.

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Need Digital Learning Resources? Leverage SETDA’s Guide to Implementing Digital Learning

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Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy Professional Learning' Successful digital learning implementation can meet a broad range of goals, including supporting the academic needs of students to ensure that they are college.

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SETDA in the News: January 2015 Round Up

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Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate ED Equity of Access In the News Interoperability OER Personalized Learning Policy' January 2015 brought lots of renewed energy and excitement to SETDA. At the beginning of the month, the Board of Director’s announced a new.

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Report: The way we buy digital instructional materials may need an overhaul

eSchool News

Essential Conditions: Support the essential conditions necessary for the successful acquisition and implementation of digital instructional materials for successful digital learning including Leadership, Equity of Access, Accessibility for All Students, Interoperability Considerations and Student Data & Privacy.

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Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

edWeb.net

As the primary objectives of the state education agency evolve from a compliance orientation to one supporting quality access for every student, every day, Nebraska is working to implement transformational interoperable systems that ensure equity of access for schools and districts while providing valuable insights to inform policy and practice.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.