Posted on July 15, 2026July 28, 2026Global and Future Perspectives on Open Education Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani joins the Open-Ed Mic hosts to discuss the future of open education through the lenses of equity, ethics, and innovation. From his personal journey into the open movement to conversations about AI, open licensing, community ownership, and global perspectives, Rajiv explores how educators can remain grounded in shared values while embracing change. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-012.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:14 — 43.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS TagsaccessibilityAI in educationcommunityCreative CommonsEducational Technologyequityethicsglobal southhigher educationinclusioninnovationOERopen educationopen licensingopen pedagogyRajiv Jhangiani Posted on May 14, 2026July 28, 2026The Importance of Data in Open Education In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts chat with Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell, an associate professor at the University of North Dakota, who shares her research behind open educational resources, digital learning and student motivation. She discusses learning outcomes, open pedagogy, accessibility concerns and how faculty can make evidence-based decisions about course materials. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-010.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:14 — 39.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagscourse materialsdigital learningeducational psychologyinclusive accesslearning scienceOERopen educational resourcesopen pedagogystudent motivation Posted on March 10, 2026July 28, 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 December 11, 2025July 28, 2026Open Ed, Open Ped and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In this episode of Open Ed Mic, guest Shinta Hernandez—Dean of MC Online and Academic Support at Montgomery College and OE Global’s Individual Leader of the Year—shares her journey into open education and her commitment to equity, affordability, and student empowerment. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-005.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:29 — 34.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagscollaborationfellowshiphigher educationinclusive learninginterdisciplinaryOERonlineopen educationpedagogyproblem solvingsocial justicetextbook affordabilityunique approach Posted on October 8, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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 September 10, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-002.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:44 — 41.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilityaffordabilitycommunity collegesCost Savingseducational costsEducational Policyhigher educationOERopen educationResearchstudent success Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. 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Posted on May 14, 2026July 28, 2026The Importance of Data in Open Education In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts chat with Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell, an associate professor at the University of North Dakota, who shares her research behind open educational resources, digital learning and student motivation. She discusses learning outcomes, open pedagogy, accessibility concerns and how faculty can make evidence-based decisions about course materials. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-010.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 40:14 — 39.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagscourse materialsdigital learningeducational psychologyinclusive accesslearning scienceOERopen educational resourcesopen pedagogystudent motivation Posted on March 10, 2026July 28, 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 December 11, 2025July 28, 2026Open Ed, Open Ped and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In this episode of Open Ed Mic, guest Shinta Hernandez—Dean of MC Online and Academic Support at Montgomery College and OE Global’s Individual Leader of the Year—shares her journey into open education and her commitment to equity, affordability, and student empowerment. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-005.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:29 — 34.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagscollaborationfellowshiphigher educationinclusive learninginterdisciplinaryOERonlineopen educationpedagogyproblem solvingsocial justicetextbook affordabilityunique approach Posted on October 8, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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 September 10, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-002.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:44 — 41.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilityaffordabilitycommunity collegesCost Savingseducational costsEducational Policyhigher educationOERopen educationResearchstudent success Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackAccelerated Course Design for EducatorsDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackAccessibility Resources for InstructorsProactive Captioning for Online CoursesUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackDigital Teaching and Design CredentialingWebcourses@UCF FundamentalsDigital Learning Events CalendarWebcourses@UCF Training & DevelopmentFaculty Development and TrainingPAL6000 Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)Open-Ed Mic: The OER Podcast for EducatorsUCF’s Financial Aid RequirementUCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. Dziuban Award for Excellence in Online TeachingThe Barbara Truman Award for Excellence in Blended Teaching Back Back Back Back Get Support BackWebcourses@UCF Support BackSystem Support BackWebcourses@UCF Announcements and UpdatesWebcourses@UCF GuidesWebcourses@UCF Personalized Learning GuidesMateria GuidesObojobo GuidesPanopto GuidesRespondus GuidesZoom Guides Back Additional Resources BackSpecial Programs at UCFWeb Browser Requirements (SN Redirected)Student Perception of Instruction (SPI) Back Back Student Support for Learning Online BackDiscover Online BackKnights OnlineProctoring Resources for Students at UCFFind Your Best Fit: UCF Course Modalities and Class FormatsSearch For Online CoursesResources and ServicesTechnology RequirementsExplore Online ProgramsUCF Online Student Support Back Additional Resources BackLinkedIn LearningHonor Your KnighthoodAcademic CalendarInformation LiteracyWebcourses@UCF Student TourHow to Login to Webcourses@UCFAccelerated Courses for Students Back Back Faculty Support for Teaching Online BackAdditional Resources For Teaching Online BackTeaching Modalities Guide for InstructorsExplore Teach OnlineUCF’s Financial Aid RequirementSemester Start-Up GuideProfessional DevelopmentWebcourses@UCF Faculty TourHow to Login to Webcourses@UCFWebcourses@UCF Training & Development Back Back UCF Faculty Multimedia Center BackUCF Faculty Multimedia CenterEvents & WorkshopsMaker SpaceMedia DigitizationMultimedia RecordingPost-Production SupportCollaboration SpacesEquipment Consulting and Checkout360 Virtual Tours and Extended Reality FMC Photography Back Back Our Services BackInstructional Support Services BackInstructional DesignPersonalized LearningUCF Quality Initiative Back Technical Support Services BackWebcourses@UCF Support Back Multimedia Services BackCDL Video ServicesGraphic ServicesProactive Captioning for Online Courses Back Back Our InitiativesAbout Us BackOur Teams BackCDL GraphicsFaculty Multimedia Center TeamInstructional DesignInstructional DevelopmentLeadershipLearning Content ProductionLearning Systems & TechnologyLMS AdminDigital Learning Innovation LabVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF Support Back Discover CDL BackOur Core ValuesOur PublicationsOur AwardsOur AffiliationsOur Migration to CanvasSREB Principles of Good PracticeUCF Distributed Learning GuidelinesVisit CDL Back Contact Us Back
Posted on March 10, 2026July 28, 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 December 11, 2025July 28, 2026Open Ed, Open Ped and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In this episode of Open Ed Mic, guest Shinta Hernandez—Dean of MC Online and Academic Support at Montgomery College and OE Global’s Individual Leader of the Year—shares her journey into open education and her commitment to equity, affordability, and student empowerment. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-005.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:29 — 34.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagscollaborationfellowshiphigher educationinclusive learninginterdisciplinaryOERonlineopen educationpedagogyproblem solvingsocial justicetextbook affordabilityunique approach Posted on October 8, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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 September 10, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-002.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:44 — 41.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilityaffordabilitycommunity collegesCost Savingseducational costsEducational Policyhigher educationOERopen educationResearchstudent success Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackAccelerated Course Design for EducatorsDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackAccessibility Resources for InstructorsProactive Captioning for Online CoursesUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackDigital Teaching and Design CredentialingWebcourses@UCF FundamentalsDigital Learning Events CalendarWebcourses@UCF Training & DevelopmentFaculty Development and TrainingPAL6000 Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)Open-Ed Mic: The OER Podcast for EducatorsUCF’s Financial Aid RequirementUCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on December 11, 2025July 28, 2026Open Ed, Open Ped and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In this episode of Open Ed Mic, guest Shinta Hernandez—Dean of MC Online and Academic Support at Montgomery College and OE Global’s Individual Leader of the Year—shares her journey into open education and her commitment to equity, affordability, and student empowerment. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-005.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:29 — 34.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagscollaborationfellowshiphigher educationinclusive learninginterdisciplinaryOERonlineopen educationpedagogyproblem solvingsocial justicetextbook affordabilityunique approach Posted on October 8, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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 September 10, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-002.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:44 — 41.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilityaffordabilitycommunity collegesCost Savingseducational costsEducational Policyhigher educationOERopen educationResearchstudent success Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackAccelerated Course Design for EducatorsDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackAccessibility Resources for InstructorsProactive Captioning for Online CoursesUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackDigital Teaching and Design CredentialingWebcourses@UCF FundamentalsDigital Learning Events CalendarWebcourses@UCF Training & DevelopmentFaculty Development and TrainingPAL6000 Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)Open-Ed Mic: The OER Podcast for EducatorsUCF’s Financial Aid RequirementUCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on October 8, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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 September 10, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-002.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:44 — 41.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilityaffordabilitycommunity collegesCost Savingseducational costsEducational Policyhigher educationOERopen educationResearchstudent success Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackAccelerated Course Design for EducatorsDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackAccessibility Resources for InstructorsProactive Captioning for Online CoursesUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackDigital Teaching and Design CredentialingWebcourses@UCF FundamentalsDigital Learning Events CalendarWebcourses@UCF Training & DevelopmentFaculty Development and TrainingPAL6000 Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)Open-Ed Mic: The OER Podcast for EducatorsUCF’s Financial Aid RequirementUCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on September 10, 2025July 28, 2026Making 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-002.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:44 — 41.3MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsaccessibilityaffordabilitycommunity collegesCost Savingseducational costsEducational Policyhigher educationOERopen educationResearchstudent success Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page Navigation Menu Teach Online BackCourse Enhancements BackCDL GraphicsVideo@CDLWebcourses@UCF IntegrationsStreaming VideosObojoboMateria Back Create Your Course BackRequest a Webcourses@UCF Course SectionSemester Start-Up GuideEnd of Semester Guide Back Effective Online Teaching Strategies BackAccelerated Course Design for EducatorsDesign Your Online CourseCopyrightMedia Message Design TutorialDeliver Your Online CourseInstructional Best Practices Using Technology Back Online Accessibility BackAccessibility Resources for InstructorsProactive Captioning for Online CoursesUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Professional Development BackDigital Teaching and Design CredentialingWebcourses@UCF FundamentalsDigital Learning Events CalendarWebcourses@UCF Training & DevelopmentFaculty Development and TrainingPAL6000 Back Resources for Teaching Online BackInstructional Designer Lookup ToolLet’s Talk About… A Web Video SeriesTips for Faculty, from FacultyLinkedIn LearningTeaching Online Pedagogical Repository (TOPR)Open-Ed Mic: The OER Podcast for EducatorsUCF’s Financial Aid RequirementUCF Creed-Based Academic Integrity CommitmentThe Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast)A Short Guide to DIY VideosObjective Builder ToolUniversal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) Back Personalized Adaptive Learning BackExplore Personalized Adaptive LearningPAL Faculty SpotlightPAL Learning Guides & SupportPAL Publications and Media ExposurePAL Design & Development Services Back Recognizing Exemplary Teaching BackThe Chuck D. 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Posted on August 18, 2025August 30, 2025Episode 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. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11192.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:55 — 28.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsAIAlexanderclimateclimate changecrawforddoppelgangerfutureinnovationOERopen accessstudentsVR Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page
Posted on March 10, 2024April 11, 2025Episode 157: Pending Changes to Inclusive Access Programs In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin summarize the current issues surrounding proposed changes to “inclusive access programs” for digital instructional materials and how this affects the affordability work of digital education professionals. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-9157.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:37 — 28.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBidencorporatecourse materialsdigital materialsfirst day accessinclusive accessOERopenPapua New GuineapartnerpublishersstudentstextbooksUS Department of EducationUS EDvendor Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page
Posted on January 18, 2021May 11, 2026Episode 82: Fostering Large Scale OER Adoption In this episode, Dr. Tanya Spilovoy joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the importance of faculty adoption of free or low-cost open educational resources (OER) at scale. This is an important part of lowering educational costs for students. Fostering widespread adoption initiatives is harder than it looks. https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-682.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:35 — 31.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Tagsadoptionaffordabilitycompactscostlarge scaleOEROLCopenscaleSPARCtextbooksWCET Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page
Posted on July 1, 2019February 2, 2022Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students? About Episode 51: Textbook affordability is important to students, parents, policymakers, and online education professionals. Reducing the functional cost to students of course materials is a complex challenge. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss one multifaceted strategy for meeting this challenge. Podcast Recording Download Transcript: [PDF] Episode 51 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via … Continue reading “Episode 51: How Can We Make Textbooks More Affordable for Students?” https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-551.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 30:35 — 38.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS TagsaccessaffordabilityBlue Mountaincourse materialsequityfirst day accessJamaicalearningLibraryOERpolicypublishersstudentstextbooks Posts pagination Page 1 Page 2 Next page