POD Conference 2021

The need for instructor reflection on their role within the classroom is more important than ever. Economic and social unrest make inclusive and meaningful student experiences critical. How can instructors achieve this goal when doing so may require a philosophical shift? This session presents findings from research with six instructors who taught a course utilizing OER-enabled pedagogy first in 2019 then again in 2020. Their insight suggests this approach catalyzed a teaching evolution to one fostering greater student engagement and agency. Attendees will consider how these findings may be generalized to various forms of active learning and any learning modality.