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The ''Technical Advisory Workgroup'' (TAW) is a standing Workgroup of the ''Open Competency Network'' (OCN). Working in collaboration with the  ''Advancing Open Competencies'' (AOC) workgroup, the TAW oversees technical development, maintenance and enhancement of the technical tools and services initiated by the OCN.  See the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrtpNX4FgdSXqKZjXg5eMso8McvFQ-XR/edit TAW Charter] for more information.  
 
= Technical Requirements Workgroup =
 
::The ''Technical Advisory Workgroup'' (TAW) is a standing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLPk-EkvoO85ugoYpqs14CYRE7HVdd-F/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104502531647537214245&rtpof=true&sd=true chartered] Workgroup of the ''Open Competency Framework Collaborative'' (OCFC or OCF Collab) Network. Working in collaboration with the  ''Requirements Workgroup on Skills and Competencies'' (RWSC) described above, the TAW manages all technical development, maintenance and enhancement of the OCFC search and retrieval service, associated data stores and applications in alignment with the Network-identified [https://wiki.t3networkhub.org/wiki/OCF_Collab_Network:ocfcReq Use Cases]. The TAW will include interactions with, and oversight of the execution of technical development [https://wiki.t3networkhub.org/wiki/OCF_Collab_Network:ocfcWork Project Plans] as well as contracted vendors assigned to those Plans.
    
    
::The Chair of the TAW and the assigned Network Facilitators work with the RWSC and the T3N<sup>2</sup> membership as a whole to continuously canvas for both evolving OCF Collab search and retrieval service needs and potential enhancements to adjacent tools and services such as the ''Data Ecosystem Schema Mapper'' (DESM) tool.  
The Chair of the TAW and the assigned Network Facilitators work with the AOC and the T3N<sup>2</sup> membership as a whole to continuously canvas for both evolving Competency needs and potential enhancements for technical tools and services such as the Competency Explorer and the ''Data Ecosystem Schema Mapper'' (DESM) tool.


::The Workgroup will define task-dependent [https://wiki.t3networkhub.org/wiki/OCF_Collab_Network:ocfcWork Project Plans] from time-to-time to accomplish specific [https://wiki.t3networkhub.org/wiki/OCF_Collab_Network:ocfcReq Use Cases] and TAW goals.
The Workgroup will define task-dependent Project Plans from time-to-time to accomplish specific Use Cases and TAW goals.
 
::TAW Wiki Workspaces:
 
::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:SearchDocs|Search Service Wiki Workspace]]
::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:DESMDocs|DESM Wiki Workspace]]


== Workgroup Chair ==
== Workgroup Chair ==
::[[File:Phil_Barker.png|thumb|75px|left|Phil Barker]] Phil is a consultant in educational technology and interoperability standards who has over 25 years experience in the use of technology to enhance learning and information systems for education. Phil chairs the LRMI working group of Dublin Core, which maintains a set of terms and concept schemes for the description of learning resources, and has also chaired several W3C Community Groups concerning the description of courses, educational and occupational credentials and job data. As a consultant Phil works with Credential Engine on CTDL, the Credential Transparency Description Language, and has worked with various T3 projects.
[[File:SteveGance.jpg|alt=Head and shoulders photograph of Steve Gance|left|thumb|Steve Gance]]
 
:Most recently Steve worked with SBCTC, located in Olympia, Washington, the Washington State agency that  coordinates and directs the Washington state system of 34 public community and technical colleges. He was responsible for digital badging initiatives and tracking relevant educational technology integration and data standards associated with OpenBadges, Comprehensive Learner Record, CASE, and accessibility.
::Phil is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he spends much of his time in a small cupboard with lots of books.
:Steve has been an active participant over the past few years with workgroups and advisory groups on OpenBadges, Comprehensive Learner Record and CASE through IMS Global (now 1EdTech). He has been working with the North Dakota Digital Wallet project to demonstrate badge pathways through Concentric Sky’s Badgr platform using digital badges linked to competencies and skills in the IMS CASE OpenSalt network and Credential Engine. He is also a participant in the Open Skills Network and several workgroups associated with the T3 Innovation Network.  He holds undergraduate and masters degrees in computer science from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He holds a Ph.D in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Educational Technologies. He has been a faculty member, software developer, and director of elearning. He has been involved in analysis, implementation, and support of multiple technologies at universities and community colleges in several states.


==TAW Meetings==
The TAW meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon ET for regular calls. The same time slot on the fourth Wednesday is reserved for calls related to a specific projects or work items, when needed.


The [[OCN: Technical Advisory Workgroup Meetings|TAW Meetings page]] lists all agenda, notes and resources referenced during calls.


==Workgroup Resources==
==Projects and Tool Workspaces==


==Project Workspaces==
::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:SearchDocs|Competency Explorer Workspace]]
::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:rwscUCanalysis|Search Use Case Analysis]]
::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:DESMDocs|DESM Tool Workspace]]


::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:SearchDocs|Search Service Wiki Workspace]]
==Project Plans==
::*[[OCF_Collab_Network:DESMDocs|DESM Wiki Workspace]]
::*''OCFC:PP-001: Develop DESM Project Configuration Dashboard (Draft)''
::**[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NBW3_fPOVtkYsyqZfcrqWtV_eNSyQnGFJBxuYYFZ-w/edit?usp=sharing ''Draft Working Document'']
::**[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_WaLnGNfYTawVf7Ie-dndJYVPjcqmhvI8lW-t0gJNm4/edit?usp=sharing ''Associated Use Case'']
::*''OCFC:PP-002: Availability and Enhancement of OCFC Competency Explorer''
::**[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xb1571FNg7LqiLn5OSpMku5JBl4B1mL4b1R8n0-KwW8/edit?usp=sharing ''Submitted proposal'']  
::**[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vTUnYyj8O88jL2FHdDo4y1kZYckumXOrpnAaiHgYzJk/edit?usp=sharing ''Associated Use Case'']

Latest revision as of 02:13, 28 March 2023

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The Technical Advisory Workgroup (TAW) is a standing Workgroup of the Open Competency Network (OCN). Working in collaboration with the Advancing Open Competencies (AOC) workgroup, the TAW oversees technical development, maintenance and enhancement of the technical tools and services initiated by the OCN. See the TAW Charter for more information.

The Chair of the TAW and the assigned Network Facilitators work with the AOC and the T3N2 membership as a whole to continuously canvas for both evolving Competency needs and potential enhancements for technical tools and services such as the Competency Explorer and the Data Ecosystem Schema Mapper (DESM) tool.

The Workgroup will define task-dependent Project Plans from time-to-time to accomplish specific Use Cases and TAW goals.

Workgroup Chair

Head and shoulders photograph of Steve Gance
Steve Gance
Most recently Steve worked with SBCTC, located in Olympia, Washington, the Washington State agency that  coordinates and directs the Washington state system of 34 public community and technical colleges. He was responsible for digital badging initiatives and tracking relevant educational technology integration and data standards associated with OpenBadges, Comprehensive Learner Record, CASE, and accessibility.
Steve has been an active participant over the past few years with workgroups and advisory groups on OpenBadges, Comprehensive Learner Record and CASE through IMS Global (now 1EdTech). He has been working with the North Dakota Digital Wallet project to demonstrate badge pathways through Concentric Sky’s Badgr platform using digital badges linked to competencies and skills in the IMS CASE OpenSalt network and Credential Engine. He is also a participant in the Open Skills Network and several workgroups associated with the T3 Innovation Network. He holds undergraduate and masters degrees in computer science from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He holds a Ph.D in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Educational Technologies. He has been a faculty member, software developer, and director of elearning. He has been involved in analysis, implementation, and support of multiple technologies at universities and community colleges in several states.

TAW Meetings

The TAW meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon ET for regular calls. The same time slot on the fourth Wednesday is reserved for calls related to a specific projects or work items, when needed.

The TAW Meetings page lists all agenda, notes and resources referenced during calls.

Projects and Tool Workspaces

Project Plans