Thursday, August 20, 2009

A Quantum Leap in Education -- Fast, Free and Personalized

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The Open Library Project

This interesting transcript of an e-mail interview  features Scott McLemee, a regular contributor to Inside Higher Ed, with a programmer, Aaron Swartz, who works on The Open Library Project. The short interview effectively captures the scope and vision of the project. ____JH

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Here's a sample:

"Q: How is Open Library funded? Are you working on it full time? And how many people are involved in the project?

A: It’s currently being funded by the Internet Archive, with the help of some state and federal library grants. We have some volunteers, but also about 5 people working full-time (a couple programmers, a designer, and a product manager)."

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Drexel University Leader in Education Named Penn Educator of the Year

Drexel University Leader in Education Named Penn Educator of the Year

Waupun considers change to graduation honors

Waupun considers change to graduation honors

The spotlight will shine on more than a handful of scholars at graduation time next spring if a proposed academic recognition policy is approved.