(9) Collaborate, Create, Conquer: Harnessing OERColorado for Innovative Learning

8.30am – 9.30am MST, 28 February 2025 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Conifer (1,2,3)

Quality: Academics

Elevate your teaching practices with OERColorado. Join us for a workshop that will introduce you to a powerful platform providing access to a vast digital repository of openly licensed resources for PK-12 educators.

You'll discover how to leverage these resources to create engaging and effective lessons that cater to diverse learners. But the benefits don't stop there. OERColorado is more than just a collection of materials; it's a vibrant community of educators.

You'll learn how to connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and collaborate on innovative projects. By working together, we can build a stronger educational community and elevate the learning experience for all students.

In this workshop, you will:

• Gain a deep understanding of the OERColorado platform and its features.
• Explore successful models of educator collaboration from other states.
• Learn practical tips for implementing OERColorado in your classroom.

Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of OERColorado and enhance your teaching practice.

Speakers

Mallorie Klemm

Senior Consultant, Colorado Department of Education, Office of Online and Blended Learning

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Renee Martinez

Office Supervisor, Colorado Department of Education

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Mallorie Klemm

Senior Consultant, Colorado Department of Education, Office of Online and Blended Learning

A Blended Learning Senior Consultant with CDE since 2021, Mallorie’s experience spans from K-12 to higher- corporate- and government-education. With a Bachelors in special education and masters in school counseling, Mallorie began teaching and counseling school-age students. She then coordinated a collegiate Disability & Access Services office before supporting K-12 school leaders, administrators, and teachers nationwide with online education for special populations. Now, leading Colorado’s BLI allows Mallorie to focus on state-specific instruction and policy innovation by connecting with stakeholders throughout the field and state.

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Renee Martinez

Office Supervisor, Colorado Department of Education

Renee Martinez is the Director of the Office of Online and Blended Learning at the Colorado Department of Education. In this role, she supports a team that works to ensure high quality options for students in online schools, district-run online programs, and blended learning models.  Prior to working at CDE, Renee worked as an elementary teacher in both online and brick and mortar settings. She served on the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Open Education Resource Council from 2017-2023.