Upcoming Events and Workshops
| Title | Hosted By | Date/Time | Description | Type | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Do Some Open Pedagogy | T&L Commons | June 5 1-1:30pm | Interested in engaging in open pedagogy but not sure where to start? You do not need to do it all at once! Open pedagogy is a practice that employs a social justice approach to education and builds on critical pedagogy to facilitate learners' ownership of their own education. It can shift the emphasis away from simply consumption of knowledge or information to the creation and sharing of it. In this workshop, we will consider different components of a course (e.g., syllabi, assessment, assignments, etc.) and discuss how we can implement and apply the principles of open pedagogy to our practices. Come explore ideas, ask questions, and practice making your courses more open. Through engaging in the activities and content of this workshop, you have the opportunity to:
| Workshop | Register For: Let's Do Some Open PEdagogy |
Asynchronous Courses
What is Open?
This is a series of short modules (15 min each) introducing you to the core concepts behind Open Education, Open Educational Resources (OERs), and Open Pedagogy.
Through engaging with the content in this course, you will have the opportunity to learn
- the core principles behind the Open Education movement
- how to identify Open Educational Resources (OERs) vs free online resources
- how to incorporate characteristics of Open Pedagogy into teaching practices
Foundations in Open Education
This 7-hour asynchronous course invites participants to delve into the foundational principles of the Open Education movement. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate Open Education principles into their courses. This integration is facilitated through the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs) and innovative teaching practices known as Open Pedagogy. This supports the ultimate goal of Open Education in fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and innovation in higher education. Join us on this journey to transform your teaching practices and create a more open and inclusive learning environment!
By the end of the course, participants will be able to have a better understanding of Open Education, Open Pedagogy, and Open Education Resources (OERs) and learn different ways of integrating Open Education principles into their teaching practices, fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and innovation in higher education.