I just posted a blog entry on Curriki that I suspect many
Literacy is Priceless readers will enjoy as well. To see the
original post, visit the Curriki blog. The movement towards open
content reflects a growing shift in the way academics in many
parts of the world are conceptualizing education to a view that
is more about the process of learning than the information
conveyed in their courses. Information is everywhere; the
challenge is to make effective use of it. -2010 Horizon
ReportOpen education enthusiasts will be delighted to read the
2010 Horizon Report—an annual document put out by the New Media
Consortium and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative highlighting six
emerging technologies/practices likely to enter mainstream
education in the coming five years. This year’s list includes: -
Mobile computing (next 12 months) – Learning via devices such as
smart phones and netbooks - Open content (next 12 months) –
Think Curriki (i.e. free education resources that people can
mix, modify, customize and share) - Ele