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Educators Embrace Open Educational Resources: A Curricular Game-Changer for Today’s Classrooms
In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving educational needs, teachers across the country are turning to open educational resources (OER) to transform their classrooms. These freely accessible, openly licensed materials are reshaping the landscape of...
Launching the “Educating to be Human” Podcast!
A new bi-weekly podcast hosted by Lisa Petrides, ISKME's CEO, “Educating to Be Human” explores what it means to be human at the intersection of education, technology and culture. In each episode, Lisa speaks with people who, through their passion and commitment, are...
Bridging Visions: How the #GoOpen National Network Amplifies NETP24’s Mission
Originally posted on LinkedIn > The release of the National Educational Technology Plan 2024 (NETP24) by the U.S. Department of Education marks a pivotal moment in educational technology. This comprehensive strategy document outlines the roadmap for leveraging...
#EquityChat Season 4, Episode 21
Hosted by Equity Avengers > ISKME CEO Lisa Petrides joined hosts Kieth Curry, Pam Luster, and Tammeil Gilkerson for their weekly, virtual discussion with higher education leaders and the Equity Avengers Community, sponsored by the College Futures Foundation. Read...
Unleashing the Potential of Culturally Relevant Learning with OER
Original article by New America > Introduction In 2002, the term Open Educational Resources (OER) emerged from a UNESCO meeting sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, offering an opportunity to develop freely available, high-quality educational...