We have friends in high places. Really high, like NASA (yeah, that NASA). Check us out. NASA Interviews – Real “rocket scientists” talk about their experiences and what led them to a career in science. Check them out. PluggedInVA Training Program – PluggedInVA will incorporate Saylor.org course materials into its program, where adults who have not completed […]
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OER Survey – we want to hear from you!
Calling all OER users! In collaboration with The Open University’s OER Research Hub, we are conducting a survey to learn more about your use of Saylor.org and Open Education Resources (OER). Your answers will contribute to the wider research being done on the effectiveness of learning and teaching with OER, but will also be used […]
OER Textbook replacement courses launched on Net Texts
Net Texts has launched their free “OER Textbook Replacement Courses” collection for Science, Social Studies, Math, and English. Each of the “40 ready-to-use courses…can act as a complete textbook replacement or as a framework that teachers can supplement with their own curriculum materials” and is ideal for “1:1 computing programs, blended learning environments, flipped classrooms, […]
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ICYMI: Saylor Week in Review(s)
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, […]
Make, Mix, and Modify for Money – OER Grant Competition in WA State
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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