Learning Bursts: Open Pedagogy, Metaliteracy, and More

Session 2 of LiDA103, Defining OER Wiley, D., and J. Hilton. (2018). Defining OER-enabled pedagogy. International Review of Research in Open and Distributing Learning . 19 (4): 134-147, 10.19173/irrodl.v19i4.3601. The authors--please note that one of them is David Wiley--consider the varied uses and definitions of the term "open pedagogy," and also the closely related term "open educational practices," with its own pedigree. They are also concerned about the process called "openwashing," in which the term "open" is used to refer to situations that don't adhere to the 5Rs. Due to the wide range of definitions of open pedagogy, the authors propose a solution that they hope will clarify the situation. They do not redefine open pedagogy, but rather coin a new term, "OER-enabled pedagogy." They define this term as, the set of teaching and learning practices that are only possible or practical in the context of the 5R permissions ...

I haven't had a chance to think this through yet, but I would like to note it for later reflection and to hear others' thoughts on the topic. In the "Who Should Own Ideas" section of Session 2 of the OERu course,  Open Education, Copyright and Open Licensing in a Digital World (LiDA103), it was something  Eben Moglen said at the end of his section of  the video with Lawrence Lessig that sparked this train of thought. The era of president for life is over. We are holding elections here.  Here...we made this. It is called democracy. Would you like some? It is free. (Eben Moglen)