Since we know you are busy working during the week rather than being distracted by the internet, and we are busy working being distracted by the internet, we’ve created a recap for you of what’s been on our mind this week. Opening the doors at Learningpod We, along with Kaplan Test Prep, OpenStax College, Manhattan Prep, […]
Who says money and OER can’t mix? To encourage adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER), the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has announced an Open Educational Resources Grant Competition for educators/districts to develop and implement projects to use OER in curricula. The competition is the second phase of Washington state legislation […]
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Formerly the purview of brand ambassadors, artists, and creatives, the contract/gig/freelance — or “eat what you kill” — economy is coming for you. Actually, it may already be here. According to the Intuit study “Twenty Trends that will Shape the Next Decade”, 40% of jobs will be freelance by 2020. Some feel contract work will […]
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On August 22, 2013, President Obama outlined a plan to increase college affordability options, particularly for the middle class. Overall, I’m in favor and the plan itself is a laudable start to addressing issues in college affordability. Between the lines one can envision an environment that encourages savvy student-consumers and a more cohesive network of institutions, […]
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To prove once and for all that we aren’t all animatronic robots, the Saylor.org staff are headed offline and out into the community to spread some good ol’ fashioned free learning and treats. On Monday, August 19, from 11am to 2pm, we will host our first “Saylor Summer Day” in Georgetown Waterfront Park in our […]