Re: Rethinking brands

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> [email protected]] On Behalf Of KH
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> Subject: Re: [Textbook-l] [Foundation-l] Rethinking brands
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> The wikijunior stuff is like a zoobooks online.  I wouldn't consider it
> "curriculum".  It could be used to enhance curriculum.
> 
> If the quote I gave from Mr. Wales is no longer valid, then someone should
> go out and update at least Lessig's website to reflect that.  It sure
> mislead me!
> 
> This:
> "The second thing that will be free is a complete curriculum (in all
> languages) from Kindergarten through the University level." - Jimbo Wales
> 
> Is certainly different than this:
> "However, if we define a textbook as 'an instructional book to accompany a
> course of learning', we really have a lot of latitude." - Whitworth
> 
> Again, if wikibooks does not include curriculum, then it would be helpful
> if
> Mr. Wales wrote some sort of article to redefine, restate, or retract what
> he said.
> 
> -Kathy
> 
Please, continue the conversation.  I'm just tired of my email filter
getting confused with each of this list's email and took [Foundation-l] out
of the subject line. 

Cary Bass