Next Steps

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

District:  Avery

Team:

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:

OER will add flexibility to our limited budget. Framing the OER as a valuable tool other than just another chore will ensure successful engagement by teacher stakeholders.

Action Items:

Communicate positively about the OER. 

Allow teachers to initially take a few resources without the pressure of contributing.  Slowly build the expectation of reviewing materials and finally contributing. 

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:

Action Items:

Deliver PD on digital citizenship- copyright and open licensing prior to revealing 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:

Action Items:

Approach the teacher leaders and get them onboard with OER.  Let them help sell it to colleagues.

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:

Add Digital Citizenship and OER sessions to the PD institute that occurs at the beginning of each school year.  Monthly PD sessions offered during planning blocks can continue to explore the OER as we move teachers from taker to reviewer to contributor.

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:

Teachers already meet in PLC's on a least a monthly basis. OER discussions can be added to the PLC agendas.