What the Heck Is OER?

A Big List for Finding Free Resources; MacGyveresk Classroom Hacks; How Does Your District Share Out Content?; Themed Teacher Gifts |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences December 9, 2015   Using Open Educational Resources Photo credit: E Livermore via flickr (CC BY 2.0) What the Heck Is OER? See this educator's definition + get a list of criteria for great OERs. The BIG List of Open Educational Resources Curriculum sharing, lesson plans, activities, and open alternatives to textbooks...oh my! ADVERTISEMENT Creating Your District's Digital Hub Don't miss this veteran educator's advice before you create a "one-stop" shop for professional-development materials.   Most Popular When Grading Harms Student Learning Themed Teacher Gifts for 2015 The 2015 Nerdy Teacher Holiday Gift Guide Sometimes Misbehavior Is Not What It Seems Conceptual Understanding Meets Applied Problem Solving ADVERTISEMENT 5-Minute Film Festival: Parent Toolkit  VIDEO   "I love doing homework," said no kid, ever. Tackle common battles, plus tips for teaching social and emotional skills at home. The Rubber Band Control Valve and the Duct Tape Anti-Clicker  COMMUNITY   This teacher shares two classroom hacks that keep him sane and prevent mishaps. FOLLOW EDUTOPIA                         ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE © 2015 George Lucas Educational Foundation, PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912 To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES or UNSUBSCRIBE.

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