Learning Objectives

Define characteristics of inclusivity, empowerment and authenticity in open education.
Discuss benefits and limitations of using OERs, with special consideration of cultural relevance.

Assignment Overview

In this final part of the module, you will have an opportunity to read and discuss an article about open educational practices (OEP) that encourages you to think critically about engaging in OEP in a way that does not exacerbate or reproduce inequities. While the readings have been chosen for your role specifically, please always feel free to read anything suggested for your partner as it may provide helpful context for you and help to broaden your understanding of the issues surrounding OEP.

Guidelines

For Instructors:

Please read the article entitled “Reflections on Generosity of Spirit: Barriers to Working in the Open” by Samantha Streamer Veneruso from Open at the Margins and Samantha Streamer’s blog “Open Pedagogy - #Unfinished.”
By Thursday, please ensure you review the Certificate in OEP Discussion Rubric and then respond to the following discussion forum prompt on the Open at the Margins Discussion Forum: According to the Samantha Streamer Veneruso, “Without understanding the barriers to the generous spirit that we need to nurture to support open education, open pedagogy and practices, we will not be able to move forward.” As you think about yourself and your teaching and learning environment, which characteristics of open pedagogy are most appealing to you, and which barriers do you think will be most challenging for you to overcome as you engage in open educational practices? Please explain by scrolling to the bottom of the page, inputting your text and pressing "Reply."

For Librarians:

Please read the article entitled “A Critical Take on OER Practices: Interrogating Commercialization, Colonialism, and Content” by Sarah Hare from Open at the Margins.
By Thursday, please ensure you review the Certificate in OEP Discussion Rubric and then respond to the following discussion forum prompt on the Open at the Margins Discussion Forum (*Discussion forum found at the bottom of this page by hitting the Reply button.): After reading Sarah Hare’s critiques of OER and openness as well as her suggestions for OER Praxis, which suggestions will you prioritize as you support your faculty partner in implementing OEP, and which suggestions do you find challenging/difficult to implement and why?

For Both:

Please respond thoughtfully to your colleagues in the discussion by using the Reply button below by Sunday of Module 1 while keeping in mind the Certificate in OEP Discussion Rubric suggestions (*Discussion forum found at the bottom of this page by hitting the Reply button.).

Assessment

Your learning in this module will be assessed through your contribution to this week's discussion forum; discussion forum contributions (initial posts and replies) are assessed through the Certificate in OEP Discussion Rubric categories.

Materials, Technology, and Technical Support

References:

Hare, S. (2015). A critical take on OER practices: Interrogating commercialization, colonialism, and content. In M. Bali, C. Cronin, L. Czerniewicz, R. DeRosa, & R. Jhangiani

(Eds.), Open at the margins (chapter 4). Rebus Community. https://press.rebus.community/openatthemargins/

This book is licensed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International license.

Streamer Veneruso, S. (2017). Reflections on generosity of spirit: Barriers to working in the open. In M. Bali, C. Cronin, L. Czerniewicz, R. DeRosa, & R. Jhangiani (Eds.),

Open at the margins (chapter 6). Rebus Community. https://press.rebus.community/openatthemargins/ This book is licensed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 International license.

Streamer Veneruso, S. (2017, Jan 11.). Open Pedagogy - #Unfinished. Upstream Downstream:

Reflections through the Currents. https://upstreamdownstreamblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/11/open-pedagogy-unfinished/

Need help using Canvas Discussions? If so, please review the following page: Canvas Resources for Students - Discussions.