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Summary of "Use of Open Educational Resources in an Era of Common Standards: A Case Study on the Use of EngageNY"

Core Content

This report examines the use of EngageNY, an open educational resource (OER) platform developed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), across the United States. The study focuses on understanding how EngageNY supports teachers in implementing Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and College and Career Ready (CCR) standards, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). The research combines Google Analytics data, survey responses from the American Teacher Panel (ATP), and interviews with teachers in California and New York.

Main Findings

Who is Using EngageNY and What Curricular Elements Are They Using Most?

• EngageNY is among the most commonly used OER for mathematics and ELA in the U.S.
• New York has the highest usage, but materials are also accessed in other states, especially those with Common Core or similar standards.
• Mathematics curriculum materials are used three times more than ELA materials across the U.S.
• ELA teachers may use EngageNY materials more comprehensively than mathematics teachers.
• Teachers use a variety of curricular elements such as lesson plans, activities, and assessments, but access to full materials requires downloading files.

What Explains the High Uptake of EngageNY?

• Teachers use EngageNY because they believe it helps students meet state standards and prepare for assessments aligned with those standards.
• Teachers in Common Core states are 65% more likely to use EngageNY than those in non-Common Core states.
• District requirements and recommendations significantly influence the use of EngageNY.
• About half of teachers reported that their district required or recommended the use of EngageNY.
• State standards and district assessments are key factors influencing ELA teachers' use of EngageNY.
• Availability of EngageNY was not cited as a major factor for its use compared to other resources.

How Is EngageNY Supporting Teaching and Learning?

• EngageNY provides more opportunities for students to engage in standards-aligned practices than other materials.
• In mathematics, teachers reported that EngageNY supports conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and real-life application with equal intensity.
• In ELA, teachers noted that EngageNY offers nonfiction texts of appropriate complexity, vocabulary development, literacy integration, and collaboration opportunities.
• The online format of EngageNY may present challenges in terms of rigor and pacing, as well as access to digital tools.
• Digital divides exist, with some teachers lacking hardware or internet access, limiting their ability to use OER.
• Current OER repositories are often poorly organized, isolated, and lack clear quality indicators.

Key Information

• EngageNY is a free and open platform that includes full curriculum materials for K-12, including lesson plans, textbooks, and supporting resources.
• The materials are aligned with New York State standards, which are closely aligned with CCSS.
• Eureka Math and Expeditionary Learning are the main curriculum providers for mathematics and ELA, respectively, within EngageNY.
• EngageNY is optional, but its comprehensiveness and alignment with standards make it a valuable resource.
• The report suggests that OER providers should focus on clear alignment with standards, coherence, and quality assurance to increase adoption.
• States and districts should support the integration of OER into professional development and build networks of expert users to enhance support for teachers.
• The U.S. Department of Education has promoted the use of OER through the #GoOpen campaign.
• EngageNY has seen significant growth in usage since its launch in 2011, with over 15 million visits reported by 2014 and over 1 million visits in 2016.

Implications

• OER can play a critical role in supporting the implementation of state standards, but challenges remain in terms of quality, access, and organization.
• EngageNY offers a model for the development and distribution of coherent, standards-aligned OER.
• To improve the use and impact of OER, researchers, states, and districts should vet and review curricula for alignment with standards and assessments.
• Professional learning communities and collaborative networks are essential to support teachers in effectively using OER.

Conclusion

EngageNY is a pioneering example of standards-aligned OER, but its success highlights the importance of alignment, coherence, and support structures for effective OER implementation. The report underscores the need for better quality assurance, clear organization, and systematic support for teachers to fully leverage OER in their classrooms.