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Thoughts on Continuous Improvement and OER

Iterating Toward Openness

Recently I’ve been doing both more thinking and more roll-up-your-sleeves working on continuous improvement of OER. Improvement in post secondary education will require converting teaching from a solo sport to a community-based research activity. Continuous improvement is an iterative cycle. Beginning the cycle again.

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Pearson Signals Major Shift From Print by Making All Textbook Updates ‘Digital First’

Edsurge

These changes usually incorporate new findings in a field of study, or reflect recent events. And focusing on digital makes the secondary textbook market even less attractive, since students have to buy access directly from Pearson to get course materials. But each new edition comes with a higher sticker price.

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OER: Some Questions and Answers

Iterating Toward Openness

Earlier this week I read an op-ed – sponsored by Pearson – titled “If OER is the answer, what is the question?” OER often shine in their variety and ability to deepen resources for niche topics. ” The article poses three questions and answers them. Below I share some thoughts prompted by the article.

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Futuring open education at the University of Mary Washington OER Summit

Bryan Alexander

It’s an exciting event, which I’m live-tweeting (hashtag #OERSummit ). For example, community college adoption of OER depends on the behavior of institutions that most of their students transfer to. A student panel (and why aren’t these mandatory for every education event?)

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Futuring open education at the University of Mary Washington OER Summit

Bryan Alexander

It’s an exciting event, which I’m live-tweeting (hashtag #OERSummit ). For example, community college adoption of OER depends on the behavior of institutions that most of their students transfer to. The Departments of Education and Labor announce large, long-term grants to support the creation of OER.

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Current List of Sessions for the Upcoming "Teaching and Learning with AI" Summit

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. Please also join the Learning Revolution community to be kept updated on this and future events. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. SUPPORTED BY:

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"Teaching and Learning with AI:" New Keynote Panelist (Dr. Tazin Daniels) + Current Proposals

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. Please also join the Learning Revolution community to be kept updated on this and future events. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. SUPPORTED BY: