Open Pedagogy: fostering student engagement and meaningful learning through open educational resources

Intended audience: University teachers, course coordinators, education specialists

Date & time: 28 November 2023, 10:00 - 12:30

Format: On-site workshop

Location: Heymans Building (BSS Faculty), room Hv. 0312

This workshop will introduce you to the concept of open pedagogy, an innovative teaching and learning approach that emphasizes the use and creation of open educational resources (OER) and revolves around actively involving students in the process of knowledge development. The benefits of this approach are manifold, as OER are learner-oriented, customizable, and accessible to all at no cost. Open pedagogy fosters collaboration between students and teachers, enabling them to co-create and share knowledge in a meaningful manner. By doing so, it helps create a vibrant community of learners and engenders impact that extends beyond the traditional boundaries of the classroom.

During this workshop, we will work alongside you and provide:

• Information on the basic principles of open education, open educational resources, and copyright
• Tips for finding and engaging with high-quality open educational resources
• Hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions on how to implement open pedagogy in your classroom
• Inspiring real-world examples of open pedagogy in action
• Course redesign tools
• Platform for discussions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this workshop, you will be able to:

1. Explain what open educational resources (OER) are and how they relate to copyright and open licenses
2. Search strategically for and evaluate OER most relevant to your subject area
3. Explain how unique pedagogies and educational methods enabled by OER can affect student engagement and learning
4. Inventorize your course reading materials and assessment practices in order to apply open pedagogical principles to your courses

Language

English

Additional information

For any other inquiries or questions regarding the workshop, please feel free to contact the OER support team at oer-library@rug.nl.

Image credit

Marijn Post, Michiel de Jong, Marjon Baas, Ria Jacobi. 2022. Open Pedagogy: A driving force for meaningful learning. CC BY.