Planting Seeds Together: Our experience cultivating the UNC System’s Open Pedagogy Incubator

Abstract

Track: Open Educational Resources, Open Pedagogy & Open Access Scholarship

Over the past three years, our cross-institutional team has led a faculty learning community on open pedagogy. The Open Pedagogy Incubator has provided a space for discussion and connection, focused on developing open, accessible assignments that empower students and enhance their learning experiences. In this session, we will share our flexible, cohort-based approach that adapts to emerging educational needs, such as advancements in interactive technologies. We will also discuss how we’ve successfully sustained this collaboration around a shared goal, resulting in both a supportive environment for faculty development and student success across the UNC System, as well as valuable professional friendships among our group.