WisTech Open is a platform that showcases openly licensed educational resources created by Wisconsin Technical College System faculty. It supports accessible, affordable learning by offering free, ready-to-use instructional materials.

Anyone can use the materials — including instructors, students, and the public. All resources are free to access and are openly licensed, meaning they can be reused, adapted, and shared with attribution.

You can link directly to resource pages, embed content into your LMS, or download files to modify and use in your classroom. Each page includes licensing information and recommended citation formats.

Yes. Most resources are licensed under Creative Commons licenses that allow adaptation. You can edit, localize, or combine them with your own materials — just be sure to follow the attribution guidelines provided.

Each resource includes an attribution statement. Use the “TASL” method (Title, Author, Source, License).

For example: “Intro to Welding” by Jane Doe is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

All content is reviewed by our editorial team for quality, clarity, and alignment with technical education goals. Resources may also include community feedback or ratings over time.

Yes. Most resources are built around WTCS course competencies and learning outcomes, making them easy to align with your program standards.

Use the feedback form on the resource page to report issues or suggest changes. Our team will review the feedback and coordinate with the original author if updates are needed.

Absolutely. Materials are meant to be shared widely. You can send links, post content on your course site, or share with professional networks — just include proper attribution.

Use the contact form on the site to get in touch with the WisTech Open team. We're happy to help with questions about use, licensing, accessibility, or navigation.