Learning Objectives

• Create an Open Space account and participate in the INFOhio ICoach Open Space group.

Connect and Collaborate with Open Space

Open Space is Ohio's premier instructional material curation and collaboration space. INFOhio has built collections, endorsements, and hubs of high-quality instructional materials to help educators quickly locate the resources they need.

To find Open Space on the INFOhio website, click the main menu in the upper right corner. Choose Open Space from the options.

 With Open Space, you can:

• Join and create groups with like-minded educators.
• Search from more than 11,000 instructional materials that include full courses, textbooks, and lesson plans.
• Create and share instructional materials.

To get started with the training, you will be connecting with other ICoaches in the INFOhio ICoach Open Space group.

Open Space Groups

Open Space groups are community spaces that can be organized for multiple purposes and can span a range of topics, events, and subject areas. Groups provide a way for users to connect and collaborate with like-minded educators around the state, organize resources using folders, and create and participate in discussions. During ICoach training, you will use Open Space groups to:

• Expand your professional learning network to include ICoaches from other districts and buildings.
• Join conversations about the learning in the ICoach Learning Pathway.
• Share questions, ideas, and comments on the training content.

To get acquainted with Open Space groups, complete the following:

1. Watch the Community and Collaboration with Open Space Groups webinar. You may take the quiz that follows to earn a certificate for 30 minutes, but it is not required for the class.
2. Read the Open Space Groups for Users Guide.