So in December I used Bronwyn Hegarty’s Attributes of Open Pedagogy, along with several other documents to develop a page to use in conversation with faculty about open pedagogy. Last week, I had the opportunity to share it with a small group, and it worked really well in terms of focusing the discussion and talking … Continue reading Reflections on Generosity of Spirit: Barriers to working in the open
This is a post that has been meaning to be written for years. It is the first in a series, I hope, chronicling the development and implementation of an #Open Introduction to Literature Course. The thinking behind this series has been rolling around in my brain for a while, and I hope to pull it … Continue reading Working in the Open- Part 1 of a Series
Last week, when I wrote Thinking about Open, I was reeling from a number of discussion with colleagues where I felt like I was constantly bumping and nudging people while meeting them where they were. This was not a moment of epiphany, rather the tension around open vs.free, materials vs. strategies is one that has … Continue reading Thinking in the Open
On Wed of this week, I am running the first of my three series workshop designed to introduced colleagues to the idea of teaching in a digital age. I am looking to make this a co-constructed experience (although, I have a back-up plan in reserve.) I have about 10 people signed up– this is part of … Continue reading Teaching in A Digital Age: A conversation of sorts
Note: This is an off topic #openlearning17 post. This week I have found myself immersed in conversations about #OER, and the question of open vs. free keeps raising its head. As my colleagues work on their projects, they are getting swamped with trying to find the right content, and the temptation to go to free … Continue reading Thinking About Open
Years ago, in the early 2000’s, my mother and I were talking about ideas for teaching and for a project we were interested in. She had gone back to school in the early 90’s to work on a 2nd master’s degree in an interdisciplinary publications design program, and at the point of this conversation, we … Continue reading Connections and Associations
This post is a a jumping off point for participating in the Virginia AAC&U Faculty Collaboratives hub on open learning. (How could I turn down something that uses a stream and water metaphor?) I am a little late to the conversation, but happy to join in– and look forward to talking with some of those … Continue reading Toes in the Water
