Thread:K-12 (2)

The audience of the educator mini-handbook is educators working at all levels "in the trenches," including K-12 educators. The institution handbook is meant for Higher Ed education technologists and the Policy-maker version is meant for...well, policy-makers.

I understand if certain sections seem a little policy-oriented or technical, but I assure you I've been writing with K-12 educators in mind. Having never been a K-12 educator, I have to acknowledge there may be parts of the current draft that do not work as well for K-12. I do try to warn when certain pieces of software are complex or technical. Theory discussions only occur when I feel it is necessary to orient them in the OER community. I also try to flag repositories that might have content that is incompatible with district policy.

To a certain extent, the audience is a difficult one, with varying skill levels and interest. Some parts of handbook might be too much for some educators, while enough for others.

I am very interested in K-12 issues that should be addressed by the OER handbook. I appreciate your willingness to share your expertise.

--Sgurell 22:08, 16 April 2008 (UTC)