Open-Ed Mic: An OER Podcast

Open-Ed Mic is your go-to podcast for fresh ideas, practical guidance, and inspiring stories about open education—subscribe now on your favorite podcast app and join a community committed to transforming teaching and learning through openness. Your hosts—Kevin Corcoran, Zach Claybaugh, Brittany Dudek, and Michael A. Mills—bring decades of combined expertise in digital learning, library science, student-success initiatives, and strategic leadership at state and national levels. They’ve shaped policy, driven impactful OER initiatives, and passionately championed quality, affordability, and accessibility in higher education. Tune in for candid conversations, cutting-edge research, and real-world success stories that will inspire you to champion open education in your own institution.

Open 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.

12-11
35:29

Open Ed and Tribal Colleges and Universities

In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, Amy Chen of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) explores how open education empowers Tribal Colleges and Universities. She discusses creating culturally relevant resources, integrating Indigenous knowledge, and building collaborations that advance equitable access to learning.

11-12
34:40

Making 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.

10-08
50:57

Making 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.

09-10
42:44

Transforming 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.

08-13
35:37

Open-Ed Live - A New Podcast is Coming Soon

Want to discover how openness is reshaping education? Tune into Open-Ed Mic for insightful conversations and stories from leaders transforming teaching and learning through open educational resources. Get Ready—New Episodes Are on the Way!

08-01
00:30

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