WCPSS -remix- OER Community of Practice Next Steps

Created Jan. 24, 2024 by Denise Tillery, Christopher Shearer



Next Steps

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

District: Wake County Public Schools

Team: Dr. Denise Tillery, Chris Shearer

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:


Action Items:

  • Share presentation and resources with WCPSS ITLMS Team (April, 2019)



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:

  • Review Copyright/Creative Commons as needed with WCPSS Academics and ITLMS Teams



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:

  • Determine representatives from Academics and ITLMS (including Digital Learning Coordinators) to serve on planning committee for May



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:

  • Continue to use existing OER curriculum including EL, MVP Math, and Open Up
  • Investigate other resources as new adoptions take place



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:

  • Meet with WCPSS Digital Learning Coordinators (DLCs) and Academic curriculum writers to overview existing OER



Return to top