• Virtual Common Ground Conference – An Introduction to Accommodations for the GED Test

    An Introduction to Accommodations for the GED Test Pearson VUE provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a need for accommodations while taking a GED test. In this introductory session the presenters will discuss the purpose of GED accommodations, the types available, and technical information re preparing documentation for candidates […]

  • Virtual Common Ground Conference – GED and HSED Updates

    GED and HSED Updates During this session attendees will receive updates re Wisconsin GED and HSED policies and outcomes. Updates will be provided re the Wisconsin Health and Civics tests, proposed draft legislation regarding 17 year-olds and testing, GED Accommodations, a change in OnVue testing prices, an update re Chief Examiner’s responsibilities, etc. This session […]

  • OER 101 Preconference

    Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER): Are you new to OER and would like to learn more? Participants will examine the affordability challenges with the current textbook publishing model, investigate student and faculty perceptions, identify stakeholders within their own institutions, review trends in the Wisconsin and higher education landscape, and gain a foundational understanding of […]

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  • Virtual Common Ground Conference – Roundtable Discussion on Open Educational Resources (and Affordable Educational Resources) in Use in Wisconsin ELL Programs

    Roundtable Discussion on Open Educational Resources (and Affordable Educational Resources) in Use in Wisconsin ELL Programs Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning resources (e.g., textbooks, PowerPoint slides, activities, assessments, case studies, etc.) that are openly licensed and free to use. These resources can be adopted and used as is or modified as needed […]

  • WTCS OER Symposium

    The Symposium is a professional learning and collaboration opportunity across the WTCS for Open Educational Resources (OER). The focus of this Symposium is on getting started with OER opportunities, including how to find relevant OER content, adopting and adapting OER, and teaching with OER. This Symposium is a space for inclusive and open sharing and […]

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