Next Steps

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

District: Burke County

Team: Erin Wolfhope

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:

• The #GoOpenNC platform will allow educators to demonstrate leadership outside of their classroom.
• Teachers need to see the value in utilizing this platform when it comes to lesson planning.
• Content needs to be relevant, engaging, and standards aligned

Action Items:

• Talk to teachers about Open Educational Resources
• Create a list of resources teachers are already using
• Model use of Creative Commons Licensing.

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:

• Model use of Creative Commons Licenses on created material

Action Items:

• Creative Commons License on Curriculum Documents
• Look for teachers that would be willing to submit content.

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:

• Utilize Joint - Instructional Group as well as Principals to connect with OER

Action Items:

• Populate a list of teachers utilizing OER
• Populate a list of OER resources so that teachers realize they're using them already

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: