Module 6: Planning Rich Instruction with OER 1.0 Introduction Module 6: Planning Rich Instruction with OER Preparing Learners for Working with OER

Open Lesson Plan Checklist 1.1 Preparing Learners Open Lesson Plan Checklist Set lesson goals and objectives Identify OER, other media, and resources Choose instructional strategy Modify and supplement resources

How do you prepare your learners for your open lesson? 1.2 Preparing Learners How do you prepare your learners for your open lesson? Help learners develop strategies for using OER independently. Stock your OER Toolkit with resources and aids learners will need to participate in an open lesson.

1.3 Preparing Learners CHALLENGES AHEAD

Strategies for Using OER Needed 1.3 Preparing Learners Strategies for Using OER Needed Prepare Environment Prepare Learners to Work Independently

Share what’s Useful to You 1.3 Preparing Learners Share what’s Useful to You Your OER Strategies Your OER Tools

2.0 Teaching Students Strategies Group Individual Strategies for Using OER Create Revise Remix Share

2.1 I Do, We Do, You Do Use Explicit Strategy Instruction to develop learners’ skills and to engage them in thinking about how to perform complex tasks. Explain 1 I Do 2 We Do 3 You Do 4

1 2 3 4 Explicit Strategy Instruction 2.2 I Do, We Do, You Do Explain Feedback to learners should be immediate and continuous

1 2 3 4 Explicit Strategy Instruction 2.3 I Do, We Do, You Do Explain Tell your students what strategy they’ll be using and why it is important. Provide learners with notes about the strategy. Tell your students what strategy they’ll be using and why it is important. Provide learners with notes about the strategy. Model the skill using a “think-aloud” or talking through each step. Be concise and clear as you describe what you’re doing. Model the skill using a “think-aloud” or talking through each step. Be concise and clear as you describe what you’re doing. Guide students through brief practice exercises with feedback on their understanding and use of strategy. Guide students through brief practice exercises with feedback on their understanding and use of strategy. Allow students to practice independently as you monitor progress and provide feedback. Provide additional examples for practice. Allow students to practice independently as you monitor progress and provide feedback. Provide additional examples for practice. Feedback to learners should be immediate and continuous

Explicit Strategy Instruction 2.4 For Your Notes Notes: Explicit Strategy Instruction Frequently ask questions to check for understanding. Provide enough time for students to process information and ask questions. Always provide learners with an authentic context for learning a skill. Break down the skill into small and logical steps. Remember: Engage leaners and encourage them to self-monitor. Explicit Strategy should be student-driven. Illustrate the skill in different ways – e.g. use pictures, words, gestures, vary vocal tone.

3.0 How to Differentiate with OER Teachers can differentiate CONTENT PRODUCT PROCESS Topic & Access Activities Learner Work of an open lesson according to a learner’s READINESS LEARNING PROFILE Current skill level & abilities Preferences for taking in and sharing knowledge Affinities, curiosities, passions, motivators INTERESTS TEAL Fact Sheet on Differentiated Instruction

3.1 How to Differentiate with OER Considerations Student Preferences Computer-based or Downloadable OER? I like work on a computer (smart phone, other Web connected mobile device, etc.). I prefer to write or read things on paper than to work on a computer. Step-by-Step Instructions or Rubric? I like to have exact steps for how to complete an assignment. I like to create my own steps to complete an assignment. Self monitoring tools or suggested group roles? I like to work by myself. I like to work with others in pairs or in groups. Adopt OER or Adapt/Create OER I have very little time to work on assignments outside of class. I can dedicate a certain amount of time to work on assignments outside of class.

4.0 Your OER Toolkit OER TOOLKIT Your toolkit contains essential resources for you and your learners for finding, managing, evaluating, adapting and creating OER and strategies for working with them.

OER TOOLKIT 4.0 Your OER Toolkit Internet Access A place to share OER with others Quality OER sources Criteria for evaluating OER Tools for creating & modifying OER Basis for self-monitoring & evaluation How-to references, checklists, tutorials

What do you need in your OER toolkit? What will your students need to complete your open lesson?

Prepare students for working with OER 5.0 Summary Prepare students for working with OER Model skills with explicit strategy instruction. Share useful tools and resources.

(1) Explain, (2) I Do, (3) We Do, (4) You Do 5.0 Summary Use the four steps of Explicit Strategy Instruction to teach new and complex skills (1) Explain, (2) I Do, (3) We Do, (4) You Do Start slow. Progress based on learner’s needs and abilities.

Plan to differentiate your OER lesson 5.0 Summary Plan to differentiate your OER lesson Differentiate the lesson content, process and products based on learner profiles, readiness, and interests.

5.0 Summary Share your OER Toolkit Include tools for using OER in the classroom and for independent, lifelong learning.

5.1 Questions for Reflection What do you know about your learners’ readiness, interests, and learning preferences? ? How can they share this information with you? How can you differentiate the content, process, or products for your open lesson? Are there any changes needed to your lesson plan at this point?