Blog Post 4

What is Open Pedagogy? 

Prioritizing sharing, collaboration, and using open resources is the process of Open Pedagogy. Allowing students to co-create their knowledge rather than just consume the material. Open Pedagogy can empower both students and educators to add creative input into the course material and make it more engaging. This allows for the course to be barrierless and it can be helpful for unique learners.

Consume The Role and Impact of OER: 

Open educational resources (OER) are usable, sharable, and adaptable materials that are readily available for anyone to use. OER can transform an educational landscape due to its customization and adaptability. This can allow educators to modify OER to specifically fit their teaching content. This adaptability allows for more engaging content for learners and promotes diverse learning. OER allows for a cost reduction within the learning environment; this allows for low-income students to be able to engage in the material. Below is a video explaining the benefits of OER and how it improves students’ success rates. 

Global Trends in OER: 

The global trend in OER that I find most impactful is the focus on inclusivity. This is the use of creating resources that are culturally relevant and address the unique needs of worldwide learners. Different countries and institutions adopting OER in ways such as government initiatives that promote funding. However, challenges include digital divides, uneven provincial support and training funding.  

Understanding Creative Commons Licensing: 

The importance of Creative Commons licensing for OER is that it clarifies the usage and rights; as well as promotes collaboration. This enhances accessibility to quality content for educational material. Understanding these licenses helps you understand the legality of the use of your educational resources, and to ensure proper references and credit is given. This information promotes responsible sharing and protects the rights of creators. A way I might use creative common licenses in my work would be to choose a license that allows others to use and adapt my work. As well as when I use online material for reference, I use the appropriate licensing to give the creator proper credit. 

Attributes of Open Pedagogy: 

Within my educational practice, open pedagogy can be represented by actively participating in collaborative projects, sharing resources with peers, and giving insightful feedback. Within the context of transparency, I can help share material and media with others. Reaching out to others about shared thoughts and actions within the learning environment encourages an inclusive learning atmosphere. Using student-centered learning I can actively involve myself in the learning process and share my knowledge to contribute. This contributes to more inclusive and participatory learning as it encourages all students to work together, contributing to the growth of each student’s learning.