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Practice Supporting Deeper Learning Through OER and Open Educational
By: Lisa Petrides, Amee Evans Godwin, and Cynthia Jimes Although some in the field of open educational resources (OER) and open access movements may seek to upend portions of the publishing industry and traditional constraints around content ownership,...
The Untapped Potential of Open-Source for Education
Some say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The open-source movement begs to differ. The prevalence of eLearning has made it easier than ever to create and share open-source resources.
BMCC Secures Tax Levy Funding for Free Textbook Program
The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Open Educational Resources (OER) has received official notification that it will receive $371,750 in tax levy funding from the City University of New York Office of Academic Affairs. The funds are part of a...
ISKME Receives Award Honoring OER Commons As Best Website For Teaching and Learning
Chosen by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference CHICAGO—June 26, 2017—The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has recognized ISKME’s OER Commons (OERCommons.org) as one of the nation’s best education...
AASL announces 2017 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning
CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced its 2017 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago. The annual list honors 25 websites that provide enhanced learning...