A national community of educators and leaders who use and support open educational resources and practices (OER/OEP) to equitably improve teaching and learning for all.

This hub provides ways for the community to connect, share, and co-create.

Why #GoOpen

The #GoOpen National Network is a national community of educators and leaders who support K-12 open education through knowledge sharing and strategic action around practice and policy.

Why OER? With increased access to high-quality, openly licensed educational materials:

  • Students have equitable access to up-to-date, culturally relevant content
  • Teachers are empowered to tailor learning materials to connect with students’ individual needs and experiences
  • Education systems can reallocate dollars for traditional textbooks to other pressing needs

We aim to build capacity and elevate OER through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic action by:

  • Highlighting case studies of OER implementation across states and districts nationwide
  • Convening working and interest groups around key topics 
  • Gathering evidence and advocating for the benefits of open education

Learn more about OER: visit this "OER 101" resource provided by the state of Nebraska for all to use!

August Webinar Resources

Aug. 24, 2023, 7:12 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, August 23rd for our back-to-school webinar "A Spotlight on STEM and OER in Pennsylvania" featuring:

  • Demetrius Roberts, Ed.D, Special Consultant to PDE for STEM and Computer Science & Innovative Educational Services Assistant Division Director for Teaching and Learning, Chester County Intermediate Unit
  • Tracy Rains, Virtual Learning Specialist, Appalachia Intermediate Unit
  • Rebecca M. Henderson, Ed.D, Curriculum Services Supervisor, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
  • Amee Evans Godwin, Senior Advisor, ISKME

Links to the slides and recording of the webinar are below:

Remember to follow us on Twitter and join us on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and subscribe to the #GoOpen Channel on YouTube to check out more of our webinar videos!

Get Started on the #GoOpen Hub

 

    Resource Collections About OER and OEP: Advance Your Learning

    Explore curated collections to support your OER implementation and professional learning in crosscutting topics on  strategic action and educator leadership.

    OER for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility: Guides and Frameworks

    These collections focus on specific ways to address equity and inclusion, accessibility and Universal Design for Learning, cultural responsiveness and good teaching through the use of OER and OEP.

    Network Resources to Highlight

    Highlighting resources from #GoOpen strategic working groups and other network contributors.

     

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    OER-DEIA Action Plan for K-12 District Implementation

    A guide for decision making and integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)