John J. McGeough has posted on how he recommends developing textbooks for home schooling. From the post:
This really isn’t hard. And doing this can save you a tremendous amount of money in the long run.
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Illusion of Quality in K-12 Textbooks
Jane Park has posted on the “illusion of quality” in K-12 textbooks. From the post:
Most teachers do little more than assign reading, only to lecture later on the same reading, and as a result, most students do not retain what they have read, if they have read at all.
There’s also a related article at the LibraryJournal.com by Steven Bell.
Modeling a Paradigm Shift
Mike Linksvayer is reporting on a recent publication by Carliss Y. Baldwin and Eric von Hippel on “modeling a paradigm shift.” From the post:
If you’re interested in the theoretical case for the ascendancy of innovation and creativity in the commons — and for policy that does not cripple the commons — read, or at least skim these highly readable 29 pages.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged CC licenses, commons, copy right, copyright, creative commons, openness
Guide to OCW Consortium
Rachael Holtz at CollegeStats.org has posted a “guide” to the OCW Consortium. From the post:
The OCW strives to build a network of colleges that offer free and open digital publication of high-quality educational materials organized as courses. Over 200 higher-education institutions currently are cooperating in this effort worldwide with a mission to empower people through education.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged commons, ocw, oer, open content, Open Education, openness
Creative Commons Turns 7
Mike Linksvayer has posted on his personal blog that Creative Commons is now seven years old. From the post:
Approximately US$1 million loss in funding over the last 18 months is attributable to the financial meltdown. Fortunately an unexpected major gift this year helped make up for half of this loss. Together with some streamlining and careful spending, CC is in an ok financial position, for now.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged cc, CC licenses, copy right, copyright, creative commons
Open Textbooks Alleged to be “Grave Concern”
Geraldine “Tincy” Miller has posted arguing against a bill in Texas to use open textbooks. From the post:
The effects of this bill run deep. It will eliminate materials that are aligned with state standards and will allow questionable resources into the system that will be there for years to come.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged K-12, oer, open content, Open Education, open textbook, open textbooks, openness
Blackall Starts “Open PhD”
Open education proponent Leigh Blackall is now starting an “open PhD.” From the announcement:
I submitted an expression of interest to the University of Canberra to undergo a Doctor of Philosophy by Publication. I am still coming to terms with the whole PhD thing, but needless to say it will be openly documented, and I will push boundaries as I hit them.
Blackall also announces his external supervisors in a separate post.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged higher education, Open Education, open learning, open phd, openness
Google Book Settlement News 12/19/2009
- Librarians ask for Google Book oversight. Reuters. Open Book Alliance.
- French court rules against Google
Posted in Open Education
Tagged copy right, copyright, google, Google's Settlement, policy, public domain
Talis Angel Fund Deadline Extended
Chris Clarke at Talis Education is announcing that the deadline for funding proposals has been extended to Jan. 31. From the post:
If you’ve already submitted, and would have benefited from more time, don’t worry – you can resubmit at any time up to the new deadline – just resend your proposal to incubator@talis.com. If you’re still to start on your proposal, make sure you read through the guidelines on the Incubator web site.
Thanks to ccLearn for the link.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged oer, open content, Open Education, openness, research
OLnet Fellowships
Fellowships are now available through OLnet for persons researching open educational resources. Applications are due by Jan. 18. Thanks to sbskmi on Twitter for the link.
Posted in Open Education
Tagged ocw, oer, online learning, Open Education, open learning, openness
