Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 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 April 8, 2026May 14, 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 August 13, 2025November 6, 2025Transforming 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-001.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:37 — 32.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsacademic freedomaccessibilitycommunity collegeseducational costseducational equityfaculty perspectiveshigher educationopen educationopen educational resourcesstudent success
Posted on April 8, 2026May 14, 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 August 13, 2025November 6, 2025Transforming 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-001.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:37 — 32.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsacademic freedomaccessibilitycommunity collegeseducational costseducational equityfaculty perspectiveshigher educationopen educationopen educational resourcesstudent success
Posted on August 13, 2025November 6, 2025Transforming 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. https://media.blubrry.com/3954992/https://ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/openEd-mic/openedmic-001.mp3Podcast (opened-mic): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 35:37 — 32.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | Podcast Index | Deezer | Youtube Music | RSS Tagsacademic freedomaccessibilitycommunity collegeseducational costseducational equityfaculty perspectiveshigher educationopen educationopen educational resourcesstudent success