Next Steps

Consider the why, what, who, when & how of GoOpenNC, and determine what next step(s) you plan to take.

District: Caldwell County Schools

Team:  Keith Hindman and Katrina McEllen

Critical Path

Why?

Consider: Why is OER a value-add to our district and teams?  

Why will framing be an important component of successful engagement?

Discussion/Notes:

• We have to create a buy-in or interest in the OER platform, or it will not be used by teachers.  
• The benefits of the OER platform are plentiful.  We will need to frame it so that teachers see the benefit of using the platform. 

Action Items:

• Highlight benefits of the platform. 
• Start small, then expand.  
• Integrate with LMS for high school.  
• Include in beginning of year professional development.  

What

Consider: Do I need to learn more about OER, OEP, and/or open licensing?

Would be helpful to me if I can spend more time learning about the features and functionality of the microsite?

In my district/school, we have created openly-licensed content that could be added to the microsite.  Do I need to consider the process for making this happen?

Discussion/Notes:

• Need to educate teachers and administrators on open licensing/creative commons licensing.
• Provide time to explore site and resources.  
• Encourage teachers and administrators to share resources.
• Link pacing guides to resources within GoOpenNC.

Action Items:

• Create communication and professional development plan.  
• Design and chunk professional development for teachers and administrators.
• Link pacing guides to resources within GoOpenNC.

Who?

Consider: I know there are OER champions already in my district/school. How can I best connect with them to discuss GoOpenNC?

How can I best determine other instructional leaders in my district/school who can join me as thought partners as we investigate OER/OEP?

Discussion/Notes:

• Discuss OER champions at EPS meeting.  Who are they?  Where are they?  How can we use these educators to leverage the OER platform?

Action Items:

• Create a list of OER champions. 
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When?

Consider: When are there opportunities for teachers and instructional leaders to engage in professional learning related to OER?

When the district/school reviews and selects instructional materials, can we could consider OER and how those materials can be utilized?

Discussion/Notes:

Action Items:

How?

Consider: I need to spend time considering how teachers in my district/school are currently selecting instructional materials, and what supports they need to effectively select high quality, standards aligned resources.

How can we best support teachers as they find, vet, use, and create OER.

Are there opportunities for teachers to curate and align OER to standards?

Discussion/Notes:

Action Items: