OER Matters: Teaching and Learning

100+ Web 2.0 Ideas for Educators: A Guide to RSS and More

Abstract: As part of my presentation for the K12 Online Conference I am publishing this 50 page document. It is a combination of the 50+ RSS Ideas for Educators document and the Teaching Hacks wiki. It is geared towards an introduction to RSS, but carries on a bit further into topics such as tagging, social ... More »

2005 Program Evaluation Findings Report

Abstract: With 1,400 courses now available, MIT is delivering on the promise of MIT OpenCourseWare. We have heard from educators and learners around the world that they are benefiting from the materials offered freely and openly on the MIT OCW site. In order to understand how well MIT OCW is fulfilling its mission ... More »

Abject Learning - Brian Lamb's social learning and open education blog

Abstract: Brian Lamb, at the University of British Columbia, and his weblog on social learning, online learning, as well as open education.

Access Excellence

Abstract: Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides health, biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web. The program was originally developed and launched by Genentech ... More »

Ariadne (European Union)

Abstract: The ARIADNE Foundation was created to exploit and further develop the results of the ARIADNE and ARIADNE II European Projects, which created tools and methodologies for producing, managing and reusing computer-based pedagogical elements and telematics supported training curricula.

ATutor

Abstract: ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind. Administrators can install or update ATutor in minutes. Educators can quickly assemble, package, and redistribute Web-based instructional content, or conduct courses online. ... More »

BC Campus (Canada)

Abstract: BCcampus was established in 2002, with a mandate to provide British Columbia learners with a web-based access point to online learning programs and services.

Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Abstract: The Berkman Center is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace. We ... More »

Blackboard vs. Moodle

Abstract: Blackboard vs. Moodle: A Comparison of Satisfaction with Online Teaching and Learning Tools

British University Launches Program to Expand Access to Educational Materials Online

CogDogBlog

Abstract: Welcome to CogDogBlog, Alan Levine's place to bark about cool technology, web X.0 hype, weird web sites, photography, and other targets big and small.

College of the Rockies donates 100 math and English lessons to WikiEducator

Abstract: WikiEducator has received a donation of 100 Math and English lessons from the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC. These learning materials will be freely available under a Creative Commons license.

Colorado Teaching Learning and Technology

Abstract: Welcome to the Colorado Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) web site. CTLT was established over four years ago to move innovations in technology and data-driven decision-making into the practice of educators (Pre-K-20) across Colorado. CTLT is now a project of the School of Education at the University ... More »

Commonwealth of Learning Publications

Abstract: A wide range of studies, reports and research documents have been published by the Commonwealth of Learning. Materials include monographs, curriculum and course development, training toolkits, directories, videos, and more. Most are available for download, free-of-charge, on this web site. Government ... More »

Commonwealth of Learning Speechs and Presentations

Abstract: Speeches and presentations by the Commonwealth of Learning officials. Archives from 1996 to present. Topics include new technologies, distance learning, and open universities

Connectivism Blog

Abstract: This site has been created to foster discussion on how our thinking, learning, and organizational activities are impacted through technology and societal changes.

COSN Consortium for School Networking Conference

Abstract: More than 1,000 educators, technology experts and policymakers from across the country convened in San Francisco, California, for the CoSN 12th Annual K-12 School Networking Conference, representing the largest crowd ever in attendance. For the first time in more than a decade, the conference was held ... More »

CoSN K-12 Open Technologies Website

Abstract: Welcome to the website for the new CoSN K-12 Open Technologies Leadership Initiative. The goal of this Web site is to help educators and technologists with the planning, evaluation, decision-making, and implementation processes associated with adopting Open Technologies in K-12.

Critical Success Factors for Internet-Based Learning in Developmental Mathematics

Abstract: PLATO designed a study to explore "critical success factors for computer-based distance learning in developmental math programs" during the course of two academic semesters.

Digital Diploma Mills: The Automation of Higher Education

Abstract: In recent years changes in universities, especially in North America, show that we have entered a new era in higher education, one which is rapidly drawing the halls of academe into the age of automation. Automation - the distribution of digitized course material online, without the participation of ... More »