The article from the Globe and Mail: Alberta school lesson on oil sands prompts threats from parents amid sensitivity over industry’s image sheds a light on the autonomy of educators to enhance critical thinking inside classrooms. Adriana LaGrange (via her press secretary) stated that educators should encourage "critical thinking and independent decision making", which is … Continue reading Review: Alberta school lesson on oil sands prompts threats from parents amid sensitivity over industry’s image.

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Interesting look at the ethical and prudential implications of embracing Open Education Resources in Higher Education. Survey finds campus leaders support use of open educational resources to reduce student textbook costs, but concerns linger about quality. They also feel more comfortable with their knowledge of digital learning Doug Lederman - Inside Higher Ed, March 13, … Continue reading Presidential Support (With Caveats) for OER

Good day to all, Welcome to my blog! However, I would like to treat this more as an agora, which is described as meeting place or an assembly for discussion back in Ancient Greece. An agora to me represents different ideas and notions that relate to all topics providing thoughtful and engaging discussion that benefits … Continue reading Welcome to the agora