Inspired by a New Generation of Energetic, Thoughtful Leaders at Big Ideas Fest
Guest Blogger Guest BloggerBarbara Illowsky, PhDI 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...
Storytelling is a Powerful Agent in Transforming Access to Education
Guest BloggerEve Boyle Guest BloggerEve BoyleAs I near the end of my PhD program in human paleobiology, I have become interested in how I can contribute to the Washington, D.C. STEM education community beyond the experiences I’ve accumulated as a student and educator...
Bringing Our Authentic Selves To Make Change with Ashanti Branch of The Ever Forward Club
Ashanti Branch, Founder of The Ever Forward Club
Why Controlled Digital Lending Matters to Schools
As an educator who has built a career around the research and practice of how the use of information and knowledge impacts continuous improvement in all aspects of education, I read with great interest the recent position statement on controlled digital lending...
#CurateOER: What are we seeking to learn about K-12 librarians and OER?
Through open licensing, Open Educational Resources (OER) enable possibilities for new, more collaborative teaching and learning practices—because the materials can be used, adapted and shared across learning communities. Realizing the potential of OER, school...