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The Rise of OER and Digital Textbooks in Higher Education

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Future Trends of Open Educational Resources OER and Digital Textbooks Increased Adoption Improved Interactivity Personalized Learning Integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) V. However, considering the power of DRM, it is best to check specific licenses like the Creative Commons licenses for re-use permissions.

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Barriers to innovation?

Learning with e's

Image from Pxhere In March I posted a survey question as a part of my ongoing research into the adoption of new technologies in learning. The background for this question was a statement I made during a keynote discussion session at Learning Technologies in London in January. I was asked about innovation in organisations.

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The cult of the grade

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It's simple to manage because it fits neatly into the criterion referenced mode of assessment. It seems strange that the education community is willing to adopt new technologies and develop new theories and methods of education, but it can't arrive at a way to get rid of grading. Reference Holt, J. 1982) How Children Fail.

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Maker culture

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The recent Higher Education version of the Horizon Report highlights some interesting predicted trends for technology adoption. Those who forge collectively ahead will change their courses to accommodate student use of technologies to create their own content, and change their assessment methods too. Unported License.

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Shock of the new

Learning with e's

Teachers in many schools will tell you they are running hard just to stand still as they attempt to adopt new technologies for learning. And yet, with a clear framework or roadmap for adoption, many of the challenges of adopting new technology can be met, and many of the fears teachers have can be assuaged.

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Power sharing

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Christian argues that much of the change we are currently witnessing in teaching methods is driven by new technologies. Will they expect their professors to continue to take the lead in delivering knowledge, or will they readily adopt the role of co-creators of knowledge? He identifies. ".an Unported License.

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#LearningIs personal

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An body of literature, books and videos has emerged in recent years explaining the benefits of the personalised curriculum, espousing individualised assessment and championing student centred learning. Even assessment can be personalised. The personalised learning movement continues to grow in influence. Unported License.