One of the perennial debates about OER revolves around quality and whether or not open resources are of comparably high quality to other materials. In reality, quality is completely independent of the openness as far as I can tell. There
PD on P2PU course list
The course list for the fall pilot of PD on P2PU is finalized: Differentiating Instruction Student Engagement and Checking for Understanding OER in the K-12 Classroom Using Web 2.0 and Social Media to Encourage Deeper Learning Teaching in Online and
PD on P2PU – Free, open, peer learning for K-12 teachers
I have written previously about how much I like P2PU and its model for peer learning. Working with the community on this site and constantly thinking about how we in the K-12 community could better model peer- and inquiry-driven learning
Mobile flashcards from the Open Dictionary
The Kids Open Dictionary now has an option to create mobile flashcards using gWhiz. This free app supports the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, BlackBerry, Android, and more. To make your flashcards: (Before doing this, you need a Google Docs account
Tweet stream from ISTE on OER
I had a great time at ISTE in Philly this year, spreading the word about OER and K-12. The enthusiasm was overwhelming. Below is a part of the tweet stream. Thanks to everyone for coming and for helping get the