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!

Increasing Awareness of the Benefits of K-12 OER

Dec. 9, 2024, 7:31 p.m.

The #GoOpen National Network and global education non-profit ISKME are focused on increasing awareness of the benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER) in K-12 settings. In this new short article, Educators Embrace Open Educational Resources: A Curricular Game-Changer for Today’s Classrooms, we've outlined five key reasons for teachers to integrate OER into their classrooms. 

We invite you to:

Have expertise or experiences with OER you'd like to share? We're seeking K-12 educators to contribute companion blogs exploring:

  • Resource Access & Accessibility
  • Content Delivery & Personalization
  • Teacher Role Evolution in OER Environments

Help us expand the conversation and showcase the transformative power of open educational resources in K-12 education!

Questions or proposals? Email Becky Henderson, #GoOpen Community Engagement Manager, at becky@iskme.org.

Get Started on the #GoOpen Hub

 

    Join the #GoOpen Network Members Group

    • If you haven't done so already, create and log into your OER Commons user account

    • Join the #GoOpen Network Members Group - that's it!  When you join the #GoOpen Network Members Group you will also be signed up for the #GoOpen Newsletter.

    • Now, you can join and create other groups, add resources, and invite colleagues to join.

    • Read more about the principles of open education and contact info@goopen.us with questions about engagement.

    Subscribe to the #GoOpen Newsletter

    • If you're new to the network or have a new email address, please visit this link and complete the form at the top - that's it!
    • You will receive the monthly e-news update and can forward it to colleagues.
    • Reach us at info@goopen.us with any questions.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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)