Open Education in Colorado: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Channel: FRCC Open Educational Resources Virtual Event
Date: 18/01/2021

Presenter: Spencer Ellis, Colorado Department of Higher Education
In 2017, the State of Colorado sought to investigate further involvement with Open Education and OER through the Department of Higher Education. Motivated by the Department’s goals of expanding access, equity, affordability and advancing student success, this initiative has developed into an inter-institutional community of educators interested in OER as a tool and strategy for enhancing classroom experiences and while saving students money (nearly $4 million to date). Come to this session to learn about some of the other work going on around the state, the Department’s involvement/support efforts, and the plans for sustaining this work and community into the future.