Professional Development
Student Success with Open & Affordable Resources
Commonly referred to as "OER 101, this free, online professional development course provides an introduction to how student success connects to open educational resources (OER) by examining challenges in textbook publishing, exploring perceptions, identifying key stakeholders, and helping participants plan their own OER journey.
Course Delivery: 10 - 15 Hours | Online Instruction
Course Cost: FREE
July 1 - 31, 2025
Registration Open | Registration closes June 20
October 1 - 31, 2025
Registration Open | Registration closes September 22
January 2 - 30, 2026
Registration Open | Registration closes December 22
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Wisconsin Open Education Symposium
Embark on “The OER Odyssey,” a transformative year-long learning series through the realm of Open Educational Resources (OER). Each month for the 2024-25 academic year, we will dive into an OER topic with an online presentation or workshop. Please see the schedule below with links to sign up for sessions and view newsletters, as these become available.
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Learning Series
The OER Odyssey
A Year-Long Journey of Open Education
| Month | Topic | Facilitators | Sign up for the online session | Newsletter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | Embark on a journey to master the art of locating and assessing Open Educational Resources (OER), laying a robust groundwork for future educational adventures. | Hilary Barker Wisconsin Technical College System | YouTube Recording Please submit an evaluation! | September Newsletter |
| October | Unravel the complexities of copyright and Creative Commons Licensing, empowering educators to share and use content responsibly. | Will Cross, Presenter Open Knowledge Center North Carolina State University Rachel Becker, Facilitator Madison College | YouTube Recording View the Slides Please submit an evaluation! | October Newsletter |
| November | Dive into the creative process of customizing and modifying OER to better suit your educational needs and objectives in the LibreVerse | Kim LaPlante Northeast WI Technical College | YouTube Recording Please submit an evaluation! | November Newsletter |
| January | Continue refining the art of OER adaptation, focusing on innovative ways to tailor educational resources for diverse learning environments. | Sarah Bannen, Presenter Madison College Rachel Becker, Facilitator Madison College | YouTube Recording Please submit an evaluation! | January Newsletter |
| February | Merge the cutting-edge capabilities of AI with OER to create dynamic and personalized learning experiences | Bruce Forciea, Presenter Moraine Park Technical College Jennifer Hendryx, Facilitator Moraine Park Technical College | February 7, 12-1pm Google Cal | February Newsletter |
| March | Embrace Open Pedagogy, involving students in OER tasks to enrich their learning journey while optimizing teaching efforts. | Abbey Elder, Presenter Iowa State University Amy Manion, Facilitator Waukesha County Technical College | March 14, 12-1pm Google Cal | Coming soon |
| April | Step into the role of an OER creator, designing and developing open resources that reflect your educational vision and expertise. Hear from faculty experiences developing OER from across Wisconsin. | Bridget Bell, Panelist Gateway Technical College Amanda Dohms, Panelist Chippewa Valley Technical College Mark Lorier, Panelist Lakeshore Technical College Kirsten Holbrook, Panelist Chippewa Valley Technical College Vince Mussehl, Facilitator Chippewa Valley Technical College | April 11, 12-1pm Google Cal | Coming soon |
Meet The
Planning Committee
A Year-Long Journey of Open Education
| Committee Role | Name | College | About | Connect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Vince Mussehl | Chippewa Valley Technical College | WisTech Open Project Manager | vmussehl@cvtc.edu |
| Co-Chair | Sam Rubenzer | Chippewa Valley Technical College | WisTech Open Instructional Designer | srubenzer5@cvtc.edu |
| Evaluation Lead | Kim LaPlante | Northeast WI Technical College | Manager of Research & Library Services | kim.laplante@nwtc.edu |
| Outreach & Promotion | Rachel Becker | Madison College | Librarian | rhbecker1@madisoncollege.edu |
| Program Development | Kathryn Johnston | Fox Valley Technical College | Digital Librarian - Manager | kathryn.johnston3910@fvtc.edu |
| Program Development | Nancy Chapko | Gateway Technical College | Instructional Design Specialist | chapkon@gtc.edu |
| Program Development | Kelly Carpenter | Lakeshore Technical College | Director of Teaching and Learning Center | kelly.carpenter@gotoltc.edu |
| Program Development | Elaine Strachota | Milwaukee Area Technical College | Healthcare Customer Service Instructor | strachoe@matc.edu |
| Program Development | Krystia Nora | Milwaukee Area Technical College | English Instructor | norak@matc.edu |
| Program Development | Jennifer Hendryx | Moraine Park Technical College | Teaching & Learning Innovation Manager | jhendryx@morainepark.edu |
| Program Development | Cindy Domaika | Nicolet College | Manager of Open & Inclusive Academics | cdomaika@nicoletcollege.edu |
| Program Development | Kristina Topness | Mid-State Technical College | Instructional Designer & Professional Development Specialist | kristina.topness@mstc.edu |
| Program Development | Alison Moffat | Northwood Technical College | Manager of Library Services | alison.moffat@northwoodtech.edu |
| Program Development | Margaret Gardner | Southwest WI Technical College | Reference & Instruction Librarian | mgardner@swtc.edu |
| Program Development | Amy Manion | Waukesha County Technical College | Director of Library Services | amanion@wctc.edu |
| Program Development | Kirsten Moffler-Daykin | Western Technical College | Learning Commons Manager | daykink@westerntc.edu |
| WTCS Liaison | Hilary Barker | Wisconsin Technical College System | State Director of Career & Technical Education | LinkedIn & Email |