In this class, you will discover the purpose, features, and uses of Open Space, a platform for finding, curating, and collaborating on supplemental instructional materials.
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this class, users will be able to do the following:
Articulate the purpose and educational value of the Open Space platform.
Navigate Open Space effectively and identify its main features.
Create an Open Space account and update the personal profile.
Locate instructional materials on Open Space using search tools, filters, collections, and hubs.
Identify quality assurance standards for evaluating educational content.
Save and share content using personal folders, groups, and URLs.
Curate instructional materials using record ratings, evaluations, and comments.
Add new content to Open Space using the Submit from Web and Open Author tools.
Identify basic design and open licensing features related to creating and sharing content.
Consider using these objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class.
In the outline below, you will find the structure of this class, along with the descriptions of each lesson and estimated times to complete.
Getting Started
Pretest: Check your current understanding of the course material. 5 minutes
Welcome to the Open Space Class: Review the course objectives and the course overview. 5 minutes
About Open Space
What is Open Space?: A broad overview of the Open Space platform with examples. 5 minutes
Why Does Open Matter?: Uncovers the importance of open education in teaching and learning. 10 minutes
Why Do Supplemental Materials Matter?: Explores the critical role of supplemental instructional materials. 10 minutes
Navigating Open Space
Landing Page: Introduces the Open Space homepage and key features. 5 minutes
Creating an Account: Describes how to create a free Open Space account. 10 minutes
Help and Support: Explains support features available through Open Space and INFOhio. 5 minutes
Groups: Describes Open Space groups and where to find and join them. 10 minutes
Finding Instructional Materials: Explains how to find materials efficiently. 5 minutes
Finding Content on Open Space
Search and Filters: Details the use of search and filter features to easily narrow down results. 10 minutes
Collections: Introduces Collections on Open Space, where to find them, and what to expect. 5 minutes
Ohio Reviewed Instructional Materials Hub: An overview of a unique hub dedicated to educator-reviewed and endorsed materials. 5 minutes
Elements of High-Quality Instructional Materials: An in-depth look at standards that should be used to evaluate the quality of instructional content. 5 minutes
Search Strategies: A primer on analyzing curriculum needs to set up more refined searches. 10 minutes
Curating and Collaborating in Open Space
Saving Content to Personal Folders: How to save resources in Open Space. 5 minutes
Sharing Content to Groups: How to share resources to a group on Open Space. 5 minutes
Community Input and Tools: An overview and walkthrough of the different community tools available. 10 minutes
Creating and Sharing Content in Open Space
Submitting Existing Materials: How to add a new web resource into Open Space. 10 minutes
Open Author: How to create a new resource using Open Space's content editor. 10 minutes
Design Considerations: Things to consider when designing and submitting resources for Open Space. 5 minutes
License Considerations: An overview of open licenses and their importance in creating and sharing materials. 10 minutes
Using Materials in Class: A brief overview of how to use Open Space resources in the classroom. 10 minutes
Checking Your Learning
Self-Assessments: Reflection questions to help check your understanding of the course content. 5 minutes
Contact Hours Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for three contact hours. 5 minutes
