Monthly Archives: April 2018

How OERs Will Destroy the Future!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by geoffcain

LeiLani Cauthen published an opinion piece called “Are you still going to prefer OER? The $2.28 Billion Loss to Publishers & the Future – Part 1” that has been batted around Twitter for the last couple of days (thanks Robin … Continue reading →

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Open the Gateless Gate: OER and Open Education

Posted on April 17, 2018 by geoffcain

One of my New Year’s Resolutions this year (and last, as a matter of fact) was to fight less and celebrate more. I can get really annoyed when I come across a pay-wall when trying to access materials that are … Continue reading →

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NWeLearn 2018 – Call for Proposals Ends April 16!

Posted on April 12, 2018 by geoffcain

NB: Wipe those tears, the gin from your chin, and put down those tax forms: it is elearning conference time! I am on the board for this conference, and I think it is one of the best little gems in the … Continue reading →

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Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Class

Posted on April 12, 2018 by geoffcain

I have a policy with students about using old research and ideas. I want them to look at what has been happening with the issues they are writing about using articles and other media that are roughly no more than … Continue reading →

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Locking Down Your Facebook Account

Posted on April 7, 2018 by geoffcain

No one is really secure on the internet. And no one can totally lock-down their Facebook accounts. But there are some things that you can do to make it harder for others to access your information. Password I don’t believe … Continue reading →

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What Should a Post-Facebook World Look Like?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by geoffcain

Facebook was not the first alarm that ever went off for me around corporate involvement with technology, and I know that I am not alone in that. We all pretty much guessed that it was a compromise. It is no … Continue reading →

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