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Open-Ed Mic: An OER Podcast

Open-Ed Mic: An OER Podcast

著者： Kevin Corcoran Zach Claybaugh Michael A. Mills Brittany Dudek
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Open-Ed Mic is your go-to podcast for fresh ideas, practical guidance, and inspiring stories about open education—subscribe now on your favorite podcast app and join a community committed to transforming teaching and learning through openness. Your hosts—Kevin Corcoran, Zach Claybaugh, Brittany Dudek, and Michael A. Mills—bring decades of combined expertise in digital learning, library science, student-success initiatives, and strategic leadership at state and national levels. They’ve shaped policy, driven impactful OER initiatives, and passionately championed quality, affordability, and accessibility in higher education. Tune in for candid conversations, cutting-edge research, and real-world success stories that will inspire you to champion open education in your own institution.CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 政治・政府 政治学 教育
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  • Building Sustainable Open Education Programs

    Building Sustainable Open Education Programs
    2026/08/11
    What does it take to build a sustainable open education program? In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts welcome Abbey Elder, Open Education Services librarian at Iowa State University and creator of the OER Starter Kit. Elder shares how her work in scholarly communication and open access led her into open education, and how recognizing the need for practical, accessible guidance inspired the creation of the OER Starter Kit. She discusses what successful OER programs have in common, the importance of supporting faculty through institutional change, and why recognition and incentives matter when encouraging open educational practices. The conversation also explores the relationship between open education and open access, lessons learned from sustainability challenges surrounding article processing charges (APCs), and the evolving role librarians play as advocates, educators, and collaborators. Looking ahead, Elder reflects on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the opportunities and challenges they present for open education, and why she remains optimistic about the future of the movement. Whether you’re an educator, librarian, instructional designer, or simply curious about the future of learning, this episode offers practical insights into creating more equitable, sustainable, and impactful educational experiences. Download Transcript: TXT About our Guest Abbey Elder serves as the Open Education Services Librarian at Iowa State University, where she provides strategic leadership for the university’s Open Education program. She works with faculty, students, and staff on topics including Open Educational Resources (OER), Open Access, and copyright. Beyond Iowa State, Abbey serves as the Statewide Open Education Coordinator for the Iowa Open Education Action Team (Iowa OER), supporting collaboration and OER initiatives across higher education institutions throughout Iowa while fostering partnerships with K–12 education. She is also widely recognized as the creator of the OER Starter Kit, one of the most influential resources for educators beginning their open education journey. Follow Abbey Elder on LinkedIn Abbey Elder Open Education Services LibrarianIowa State University About Open-Ed Mic Explore our Open-Ed Mic podcast for practical guidance and inspiring stories about open education. Discover how to incorporate OER materials into your course while connecting with a community dedicated to transforming teaching and learning through openness. Meet Your Hosts Your hosts— Kevin Corcoran, Zach Claybaugh, Brittany Dudek, and Dr. Michael A. Mills—bring decades of combined expertise as prominent thought leaders in open educational resources (OER) within higher education. With extensive backgrounds spanning digital learning, library science, student success initiatives, and strategic leadership at state and national levels, they have collectively shaped policies, driven impactful initiatives, and advocated passionately for increased access to education. Their collaborative approach highlights their deep commitment to advancing open education practices, ensuring quality, affordability, and accessibility for learners everywhere.
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    35 分
  • Global and Future Perspectives on Open Education

    Global and Future Perspectives on Open Education
    2026/07/15
    In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts welcome Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani for a thoughtful conversation exploring the past, present, and future of open education. Rajiv begins by sharing his personal journey into the open education movement, sharing how his experiences and commitment to equity inspired his lifelong advocacy. The discussion examines how openness has evolved over the past two decades, highlighting both opportunities and emerging challenges. Rajiv reflects on the growing influence of artificial intelligence, commercial educational platforms, and evolving open licensing models, emphasizing the importance of keeping values such as care, trust, inclusion, and social justice at the center of educational innovation. The panel’s conversation explores the tension between community-owned infrastructure and commercial ecosystems, offering practical insights into how educators can thoughtfully navigate technological disruption while maintaining learner agency and institutional integrity. Drawing on international perspectives, Rajiv also discusses why open education must extend beyond dominant Western narratives by amplifying voices from the Global South and marginalized communities. He argues that the future of openness depends on diverse participation, ethical frameworks, and collaborative approaches that prioritize people over platforms. The episode concludes on an optimistic note as Rajiv shares what continues to inspire him: educators who embrace generosity, students who challenge assumptions, and communities committed to building a more accessible, equitable future for education. Download Transcript:TXT About our Guest Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani is an internationally recognized scholar, educator, and advocate for open education. Throughout his career, he has championed equitable access to education through open educational resources (OER), open pedagogy, and ethical educational technology. His work has helped shape global conversations around openness, social justice, and student-centered learning. Rajiv continues to collaborate with institutions and organizations worldwide to advance inclusive, values-driven approaches to teaching and learning. Follow Dr. Jhangiani on XFollow Dr. Jhangiani on LinkedIn Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning Brock University About Open-Ed Mic Explore our Open-Ed Mic podcast for practical guidance and inspiring stories about open education. Discover how to incorporate OER materials into your course while connecting with a community dedicated to transforming teaching and learning through openness. Meet Your Hosts Your hosts— Kevin Corcoran, Zach Claybaugh, Brittany Dudek, and Dr. Michael A. Mills—bring decades of combined expertise as prominent thought leaders in open educational resources (OER) within higher education. With extensive backgrounds spanning digital learning, library science, student success initiatives, and strategic leadership at state and national levels, they have collectively shaped policies, driven impactful initiatives, and advocated passionately for increased access to education. Their collaborative approach highlights their deep commitment to advancing open education practices, ensuring quality, affordability, and accessibility for learners everywhere.
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    45 分
  • Evolving Open Education: Access and Credentials

    Evolving Open Education: Access and Credentials
    2026/06/10
    In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts sit down with Dr. Lisa Young to discuss her journey from hydrologist to open education leader. After beginning as an instructor in the 1990s, she became interested in reusable learning objects and online teaching following a server failure that erased her course materials. Young explains how international open education conferences expanded her view of openness beyond textbook affordability to include equity, collaboration and global access to knowledge. She shares examples of educators using open resources to overcome censorship and educational barriers. The conversation also examines the evolution of OpenMaricopa from a cost-savings initiative into a broader movement focused on open pedagogy, student-centered learning and institutional culture change. Young closes by discussing the future of open education through artificial intelligence, microcredentials and workforce partnerships designed to expand access and flexibility for learners. Download Transcript: TXT About our Guest Dr. Lisa C. Young is a founding leader of the Maricopa Millions initiative, now OpenMaricopa, which has supported open, low-cost and zero-textbook-cost course materials, saving students more than $269 million. She serves on the board of directors of Open Education Global and has held multiple leadership roles with the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources, including vice president of professional development, outreach and co-president. She is a former faculty administrator of Open Education and Innovation for the Maricopa Community Colleges, where she leads strategic efforts in open educational practices, instructional innovation and equitable access to learning. Her expertise includes open education policy, faculty development, leadership, active learning and educational innovation. Her recent work includes co-leading Maricopa’s artificial intelligence task force, advancing digital transformation and supporting districtwide microcredential initiatives aligned with workforce needs. Her work focuses on equity, innovation and learner success through scalable, student-centered systems. Follow Dr. Young on LinkedIn Dr. Lisa Young Founding leader of the Maricopa Millions initiative, now OpenMaricopa the Maricopa Community Colleges About Open-Ed Mic Explore our Open-Ed Mic podcast for practical guidance and inspiring stories about open education. Discover how to incorporate OER materials into your course while connecting with a community dedicated to transforming teaching and learning through openness. Meet Your Hosts Your hosts— Kevin Corcoran, Zach Claybaugh, Brittany Dudek, and Dr. Michael A. Mills—bring decades of combined expertise as prominent thought leaders in open educational resources (OER) within higher education. With extensive backgrounds spanning digital learning, library science, student success initiatives, and strategic leadership at state and national levels, they have collectively shaped policies, driven impactful initiatives, and advocated passionately for increased access to education. Their collaborative approach highlights their deep commitment to advancing open education practices, ensuring quality, affordability, and accessibility for learners everywhere.
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    52 分
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