Posted on March 10, 2026March 11, 2026Faculty Recognition within Open In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts speak with Andrew McKinney (CUNY) about open education, tenure promotion, and the challenges faced by faculty in higher education. McKinney shares insights from the DOERS community’s work documenting how faculty across institutions are integrating OER and open pedagogy into tenure portfolios. The conversation explores the cultural and structural barriers faculty face, the importance of grassroots departmental change, and the broader potential of open education to transform teaching and empower students as knowledge creators. The episode also reflects on emerging trends like AI and the long-term role of teaching in the mission of public higher education. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-008.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 43:21 — 41.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAI in educationcommunity collegesCultural ChangeEducational ReformFaculty Workhigher educationOERopen educationpedagogyTeaching ValueTenure Promotion Posted on February 11, 2026February 23, 2026Navigating the Future of Open Education and AI In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts welcome Dr. David Wiley, a pioneer in open education, discussing the intersection of open education and generative AI. They explore Wiley’s journey into the open education movement, the significance of the Five Rs (Retain, Reuse, Revise, Remix, Redistribute), and how these principles apply to generative AI. The conversation delves into the evolving role of faculty, the potential of AI to enhance learning experiences, and the importance of building relationships with students. Wiley emphasizes the need for optimism in the face of technological advancements and the creative potential of educators and learners alike. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-007.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:30 — 45.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAI in educationCopyrightdigital learningEducational TechnologyFaculty RoleFive RsFuture of Learninggenerative AILearning Resourcesopen educationpedagogy Posted on October 8, 2025November 6, 2025Making the Case for Open Education: Community and Policy Dr. Jonathan Lashley joins the hosts of Open-Ed Mic to share how open education, community collaboration, and emerging AI technologies are transforming access, innovation, and equity in learning. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-003.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:57 — 48.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsacademic freedomAI in educationcommunity of practiceEducational Policyfaculty developmentIdaho educationOERopen educationteaching strategies
Posted on February 11, 2026February 23, 2026Navigating the Future of Open Education and AI In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts welcome Dr. David Wiley, a pioneer in open education, discussing the intersection of open education and generative AI. They explore Wiley’s journey into the open education movement, the significance of the Five Rs (Retain, Reuse, Revise, Remix, Redistribute), and how these principles apply to generative AI. The conversation delves into the evolving role of faculty, the potential of AI to enhance learning experiences, and the importance of building relationships with students. Wiley emphasizes the need for optimism in the face of technological advancements and the creative potential of educators and learners alike. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-007.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:30 — 45.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAI in educationCopyrightdigital learningEducational TechnologyFaculty RoleFive RsFuture of Learninggenerative AILearning Resourcesopen educationpedagogy Posted on October 8, 2025November 6, 2025Making the Case for Open Education: Community and Policy Dr. Jonathan Lashley joins the hosts of Open-Ed Mic to share how open education, community collaboration, and emerging AI technologies are transforming access, innovation, and equity in learning. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-003.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:57 — 48.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsacademic freedomAI in educationcommunity of practiceEducational Policyfaculty developmentIdaho educationOERopen educationteaching strategies
Posted on October 8, 2025November 6, 2025Making the Case for Open Education: Community and Policy Dr. Jonathan Lashley joins the hosts of Open-Ed Mic to share how open education, community collaboration, and emerging AI technologies are transforming access, innovation, and equity in learning. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-003.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 50:57 — 48.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsacademic freedomAI in educationcommunity of practiceEducational Policyfaculty developmentIdaho educationOERopen educationteaching strategies