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Episode 194: Becoming Ambassadors of “Acceptance”

OLC’s Dr. Jennifer Mathes joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the roles we all can play in ensuring that higher ed online learning continues to be effective and strategic in meeting our society’s needs.

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Making the Case for Open Education: Responsiveness

In this episode of OpenEd Mic, Liliana Diaz shares her journey with open educational resources (OER). We explore how OER has grown from a cost-saving strategy to a driver of student success, the role of course markings and data, and why educators remain committed to open education.

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Episode 193: Pillar Panel #1: Leadership Vision in Online Ed

Guests Ray Schroeder and Dr. Melissa Vito unpack decades of practical wisdom on leadership vision in conversation with hosts Tom and Kelvin. This episode is the first in a mini-series of “pillar panels” offering distilled insights from esteemed community members on key, “structural support” topics essential in the future of strategic online/digital education.

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Integrity in Online Assessments

In our second session of Faculty Seminars in Online Learning on Wednesday, Sept. 17, you’ll explore how to foster academic integrity in online courses. Learn strategies to reduce cheating, leverage AI to support learning, and apply integrity tools effectively. This session offers practical insights to enhance assessment design and promote student success in today’s digital teaching environment.

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Episode 192: Futures Thinking and Digital Higher Ed

Higher ed futurist Dr. Bryan Alexander guests alongside hosts Kelvin and Tom to reflect on the recent past and near-term possible futures of digital higher education.

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Transforming Education Through Openness: A Personal Journey

In the first episode of Open-Ed Mic, hosts discuss their journeys in open education, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and the impact of diverse experiences on its future.

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Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in Online Assessment in an AI Age

Join the third session in our series on Thursday, Nov. 6, for an in-depth exploration of authentic assessment—a powerful approach to evaluating student learning in meaningful, real-world contexts. As online learning evolves, authentic assessment and the ethical integration of AI tools are becoming central to fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and personalized learning.

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Episode 191: Student Retention Through Online Learning

Hosts Tom and Kelvin consider the role well-designed online learning can play in institutional efforts to increase student retention. 

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Open-Ed Live – A New Podcast is Coming Soon

Want to discover how openness is reshaping education? Tune into Open-Ed Mic for insightful conversations and stories from leaders transforming teaching and learning through open educational resources. Get Ready—New Episodes Are on the Way!

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