This project, funded by the Hewlett Foundation, promotes open education in Oregon’s K-12 schools through expanding the educator network with an interest in open education for equity. Faculty who train preservice teachers are invited to a paid opportunity to redesign their curriculum using OER with an equity lens. Faculty receive training, support, and grant funding to redesign their curriculum. Preservice teachers not only benefit from using OER in their courses, but also learn about opportunities to utilize open resources and practices with an equity lens in the classroom. Learn about OER connections between K-12 and higher education, the project’s goals and plan, and lessons learned during its first phase; and consider whether this model could be adapted to your context.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Explain connections between K-12 and higher education for open education and equity.
- Describe this project’s goals and plan to expand the educator network with an interest in open education for equity and consider their transferability to other contexts.
- Describe lessons learned from this project and their transferability to other contexts.
