THE EMERGENCE OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

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An apparently extraordinary trend is emerging. Although learning resources are often considered as key intellectual property in a competitive higher education world, more and more institutions and individuals are sharing digital learning resources over the Internet openly and without cost, as open educational resources (OER).

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Created and supported by educators, Sapling Learning’s instructional online homework drives student success and saves educators’ time. Our proven online homework software and integrated eBooks is currently used by over 200,000 college and high school students for learning chemistry, physics, astronomy, and economics.Because Sapling Learning was founded by educators, our sales and Technology TAs focus on how Sapling Learning actually works in the classroom.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS
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Informal Learning

whitePaper | October 20, 2022

Informal learning is the powerhouse of learning in the workplace. Studies show that people learn much more about what they need to know to do their jobs informally

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USING TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS LEARNING LOSS IN K-12 SCHOOLS

whitePaper | December 9, 2022

Every summer and fall, the news cycle is littered with stories about summer learning loss. This is because many students, especially those from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, begin each school year performing at achievement levels that are below what they were before the start of summer break. In education, we refer to this as summer learning loss or the summer slide.

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DESIGNING HYPER-AWARE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

whitePaper | December 15, 2022

SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARTNER SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND CAMPUSES

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Defining Education 4.0: A Taxonomy for the Future of Learning

whitePaper | January 13, 2023

The Education 4.0 learning taxonomy presents a comprehensive set of skills, attitudes, and values to prepare young learners for well-being in the economies of the future. This white paper outlines the philosophy behind Education 4.0, as well as the specific taxonomy structure of skills, attitudes and values, and their respective definitions, synthesizing and building on contemporary research and established education taxonomies.

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Impact Assessment STEM Engagement and Learning

whitePaper | January 22, 2020

This report has been prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd (“PwC”) for Queensland Museum Foundation Trust (QMF) in accordance with and for the purpose of understanding the impact of World Science Festival Brisbane 2019 on STEM engagement and learning. The information, statements, statistics and commentary contained in this report (together the “Information”) have been prepared by PwC based on information received from QMF and surveys conducted at and/or shortly after WSBF 2019.

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Education Reimagined: The Future of Learning

whitePaper | January 27, 2023

The fallout from COVID-19, continuing advances in digital technology, and intensifying pent-up demand for student centered learning have combined to present an unprecedented opportunity to transform education across whole systems. We have been impressed by the tireless action to address the emergency needs of students and families. We are deeply encouraged by the growing desire to seize the opportunity to focus on the deep purpose of education through the twin pillars of well-being and learning. Learning for all will spark a new interest and commitment to equity, where diverse students will be drawn to Global Competencies (such as our 6Cs), learning more about their worlds as they commit to building a better future for themselves and humanity.

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Spotlight

Sapling Learning

Created and supported by educators, Sapling Learning’s instructional online homework drives student success and saves educators’ time. Our proven online homework software and integrated eBooks is currently used by over 200,000 college and high school students for learning chemistry, physics, astronomy, and economics.Because Sapling Learning was founded by educators, our sales and Technology TAs focus on how Sapling Learning actually works in the classroom.

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