Learning Materials & Tools

To effectively support innovative models across all levels, schools must coherently implement aligned resources, including analog and digital curriculum, assessments, instructional materials, and devices.

Below, find strategies and resources for:

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Using OER in a District Context

Explore stories of district journeys around OER

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Tool: What is the financial impact of using OER?

By using OER, schools can reduce their costs and improve the quality of instructional materials

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Tools to Modify OER and Maintain Rigor

Emerging tools providing guidance on how to modify OER and maintain rigor

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OER Evaluation Rubrics

Rubrics for evaluating rigor and curricular standards alignment

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Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Empowering Teachers to Pilot Edtech Tools

Including educator voice in the edtech selection and evaluation process

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Driving EdTech Systems: Inventory Your EdTech Tools

Root edtech systems improvement in a strong understanding of your edtech portfolio

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Liberty Public Schools

Building With Standards

Building curriculum by breaking down standards

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Liberty Public Schools

OER Alignment and Vetting

Specific tools used to guide reflection on content consistency and quality

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Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Evaluating Edtech Tools

Methods districts can use to decide whether an edtech tool is worth the investment

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Chicopee Public Schools

Conducting an Edtech Inventory

Take stock of what edtech tools are in the school system from the start

Creative Commons Basics

How Creative Commons licensing supports OER

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Hollister R-V School District

OER Educator Competencies

Common competencies for getting started with Open Educational Resources

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Garnet Valley School District

Cohort Model Support Systems

Specific supports for professional learning and curating content

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Advice: Recommended OER Resources

Resources for educators looking for Open Education Resources

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Liberty Public Schools

Resource Reallocation Options

Reallocating resources to support professional development

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TLA Snapshot: The Middletown Learning Path

This report highlights an innovative use of OER in a New York school district.

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KIPP Massachusetts

Capturing Teachers’ Thoughts on Technology Usage

Providing opportunities for educators to share their perspective on technology through focus groups

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OER Passport Online Modules

Self-paced online modules to explore and learn about OER

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Grade-Level and Personalized Supports with OER

Utilizing OER flexibility to support math and ELA mastery

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Garnet Valley School District

Student-Centered OER Course Design Process

Creating competencies to support the creation of curriculum

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Advice: What is OER?

Resources for leaders and educators to understand Open Educational Resources

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Guide: Choosing Digital Content and Curriculum

A whitepaper from the Center for Digital Education, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

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Designing Student-Informed Modules Using OER

Utilizing OER curriculum to support students' needs through interdisciplinary modules

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Guide: OER Selection

Starting points for searching and selecting high-quality OER