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D’Arcy Norman says the contrast between LMS and “open” is a false dichotomy, but in practice the division exists.
If indie open ed tech is in a sorry state, then open ed techies need to rethink their approach. What kind of invitation are we extending to new users?
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“What Do I Do Here?”
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We have to acknowledge that we have not done enough as educational technologists to ease people into open spaces. Handing someone a fresh WordPress install is intimidating. And it feels like a burden to most people who just want to share their stuff.