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INFOhio Launches Open Space, Ohio’s Premier Platform for OER Creation
COLUMBUS, OHIO, February 2019 — INFOhio launched its new open educational resource (OER) platform, Open Space, to empower PreK-12 educators to create and share digital learning tools that promote innovative and collaborative learning. Developed in partnership with the...
Nebraska Unveils Open Educational Resources Hub
Nebraska is furthering its commitment to equitable access to open educational resources and services with the launch of the Nebraska OER Hub, a collaboration between the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council and the Nebraska Department of Education.The vision...
McGraw-Hill Education Strikes Far-Reaching Deal With Open Education Curriculum Provider
McGraw-Hill Education has reached a deal to build upon and sell a commercial version of a popular curriculum developed by an open educational resources provider, in a deal that marks a potentially major shift in open materials’ role in the K-12 marketplace.The giant...
Inspired by a New Generation of Energetic, Thoughtful Leaders at Big Ideas Fest
Guest Blogger Barbara Illowsky, PhD I recently had the great privilege and honor to share some stories about my role in promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) during the recent Big Ideas Fest in Washington, D.C. This year’s theme was “Democratizing Access to...
Our People-Centered Digital Future
On December 10, 2018, Constellation Research will host a historic event with key Internet pioneers, the People-Centered Internet coalition, as well as the next generation of positive change agents. Titled “Our People-Centered Digital Future,” the event recognizes that...