Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026Future of the Textbook In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts chat with Daniel Williamson of OpenStax to explore the evolving future of textbooks and open education. He reflects on his journey into OER and discusses how shifts in student behavior, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming learning materials. The conversation highlights a move toward modular, personalized content and the need for sustainable, community-driven models. Williamson emphasizes engagement, trust, and collaboration as essential to ensuring open resources remain relevant, equitable, and impactful in a rapidly changing educational landscape. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-009.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:10 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAI in educationcommunity collegesEducational Technologyhigher education innovationmicro-credentialsopen contentopen educational resourcesOpenStaxtextbooksXR 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 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