Posted on September 9, 2026September 17, 2026Open Education as a Field, a Movement and a Public Good Nicole Allen joins Open-Ed Mic to discuss how open education has evolved from a student-led affordability movement into a growing professional field. The conversation explores the role of libraries, institutional leadership, educational policy, and sustainable infrastructure while examining challenges posed by closed educational platforms. Allen also explains why the future of open education depends on broadening its mission beyond affordability to address issues like AI literacy, workforce preparation, and equitable access to knowledge. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-014.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (44.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSShttps://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-014.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 46:09 — 44.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsaffordabilityAI literacycurriculumdigital learningeducational leadershipEducational Policyhigher educationinclusive accessLibrariesNicole AllenOERopen educationopen pedagogyopen textbooksprocurementpublic goodstudent advocacytextbook affordability Posted on August 11, 2026September 17, 2026Building Sustainable Open Education Programs Abbey Elder discusses her path into open education, the creation of the OER Starter Kit, and strategies for building sustainable open education programs. The conversation explores faculty support, the intersection of open education and open access, the evolving role of librarians, and how artificial intelligence may shape the future of OER. An insightful episode for educators, librarians, and open education advocates. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-013.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (34.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSShttps://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-013.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:59 — 34.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAIFaculty Supporthigher educationLibrariesOERopen accessopen educationopen pedagogyScholarly Communicationsustainability
Posted on August 11, 2026September 17, 2026Building Sustainable Open Education Programs Abbey Elder discusses her path into open education, the creation of the OER Starter Kit, and strategies for building sustainable open education programs. The conversation explores faculty support, the intersection of open education and open access, the evolving role of librarians, and how artificial intelligence may shape the future of OER. An insightful episode for educators, librarians, and open education advocates. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-013.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (34.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSShttps://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-013.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 34:59 — 34.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsAIFaculty Supporthigher educationLibrariesOERopen accessopen educationopen pedagogyScholarly Communicationsustainability