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Google Docs: A case study in K-12 adoption of innovation

When considering how to advance the adoption of OER by K-12, I often come down on the side of advocating for more traditional, comfortable formats, including open textbooks and fairly linear online course formats.While I agree that the big win

karen October 26, 2010October 25, 2010 Uncategorized 1 Comment Read more

Publishers and OER collaborations

I’ve been involved in some conversations lately to examine how OER might be leveraged as core curriculum resources (read: replacements for textooks, for those who still use such things) in K-12. At some point in these conversations, the question of

karen February 22, 2010 Uncategorized 1 Comment Read more

Rethinking Instructional Materials

Late last year, the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE), an organization that helps support state board leaders and provides education on a variety of issues, convened a forum of state board of education members and other state

karen February 8, 2010 Uncategorized 1 Comment Read more

Textbooks ≠ Curriculum

A King County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of parent plaintiffs, ordering the Seattle School Board to take another look at their math textbook choice. This is another episode in the infamous “math wars,” which have pitted the

karen February 5, 2010 Uncategorized 4 Comments Read more

10 reasons “open” is good business

Over my career, I have worked in commercial textbook publishing, managed a joint venture for a for-profit software publisher, worked with state DOEs, and run my own small (but profitable) business. I also have an MBA (though I try not

karen February 4, 2010February 4, 2010 Uncategorized No Comments Read more
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