Resources for Days!

My project is in the works at this point in time. I'm actually developing my powerpoint right now! This will definitely take some time since it's about open source learning/business education, which is quite a broad subject. Here's a few of my resources that I've been using…

Definition:

I found this by googling Open Source Learning, which was pretty cool!

Open Source Learning is an emerging education practice that allows students to capitalize on the scope and power of the Internet to create and manage their own learning experiences, ultimately producing interactive material that is available online to everyone.

The term “Open Source Learning” was coined for this context in 2009 by David Preston, a teacher who developed the Open Source Learning principles, tools, and techniques that are being used in a growing number of K-12 schools and colleges.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Source_Learning

Videos:

This was awesome to watch because it shows that we aren't the only ones wanting to expand our education system!

http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_baraniuk_on_open_source_learning

Rice University professor Richard Baraniuk explains the vision behind Connexions, his open-source, online education system. It cuts out the textbook, allowing teachers to share and modify course materials freely, anywhere in the world.