Open Space is Ohio's premier OER creation and collaboration space for Ohio's PreK-12 educators. In Open Space, Ohio’s PreK-12 educators collaborate, build, and share open education resources and best practices in implementation to address student learning needs.
Information and access to Open Space, powered by INFOhio, has been streamlined on INFOhio's website to make it easier for users to navigate and find the information that is needed. Open Space can now be found in two locations on the INFOhio homepage, www.infohio.org.
On the main menu, the Open Space button will take you to the Open Space homepage where users can:
Scrolling down to the bottom of the INFOhio homepage, Open Space can also be found in the Tools & Resources Menu. This button will take you to the Open Space information page, which provides users with:
To learn more about Open Space and how to use OER in your classroom, building, or school district read this series of blogs, Finding and Integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) and Creating and Sharing Open Educational Resources (OER).
For additional information or if you have any questions, we are always here to help. Contact INFOhio Support.
Sarah Mowery is a Professional Instructional Specialist with INFOhio. She has worked in education for 16 years as a school librarian and technology coach in elementary and middle school settings. While in these roles, she's been an integral part of the building leadership teams working as a curriculum connector and integrating web-based tools. She earned a BA in Sociology from Bowling Green State University and an MLS with a specialization in PK-12 schools from East Carolina University. Sarah was one of the original INFOhio ICoaches when the program first began in 2013 and has a passion for sharing how INFOhio resources can transform teaching and impact learning for students and educators across the state of Ohio.
