Name: Digital Textbooks and Open Educational Resources: Understanding the Possibilities
Start: 2017-10-24T13:00:00-0400
End: 2017-10-24T14:00:00-0400

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Digital Textbooks and Open Educational Resources: Understanding the Possibilities

Digital textbooks and open education resources (OER) are transforming education by providing districts with high-quality, budget-positive, adaptable materials. In West Morris, digital textbooks are integral components of our mission to better personalize learning while ensuring that students have 24/7 access to the best resources. During this session, our group will outline the fundamentals of digital textbooks and review how they are impacting teaching, learning, budgets, and infrastructure throughout our schools.

Speakers

Sean Beavers

District Technology Coordinator, West Morris Regional High School Distridt

Sean is a former fourth and fifth-grade math, science, and language arts teacher with an insatiable passion for technology. Currently, he works for the West Morris Regional High School District as their District Technology Coordinator. In this capacity, he is responsible for helping... Read More →