A Thought from Rick’s Presentation

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I’m at the AECT Board of Director’s meeting / Research Symposium this week. Rick Schwier (@schwier) is presenting about learning in formal, non-formal, and informal environments. Listening to him talk helped me crystalize something I already sort of knew but had never but into words to my satisfaction. IF people construct meaning based on their … Read more

Educational and Cost Effectiveness: OER vs Traditional Textbooks

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I’m very happy to announce that BYU has just received a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The pilot project will examine the deeper learning and cost savings that can be achieved when open textbooks replace traditional, expensive textbooks in public high school science classrooms. 15-20 public high school science teachers in Utah … Read more

OHSU Teacher is “Educator of the Year”

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Earlier today the Open High School of Utah (disclaimer: I’m the school’s founder and currently serve on its board) issued the following press release. Congratulations to Sarah and the whole school. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2010 Contact: DeLaina Tonks, (801) 725-3396 Director~Open High School of Utah [email protected] Online Teacher Named Utah Charter School Educator … Read more