This document summarizes Nicole Allen's presentation on open education and leadership in aligning practices with values. It discusses the rising cost of textbooks over time, the open education movement beginning in 2005, and the growth of open educational resources (OER) through initiatives at universities. It notes challenges from publishers and opportunities for libraries and states to support OER. The presentation concludes by arguing leaders should make the future open to realize goals like inclusive, collaborative education and minimizing barriers to learning.
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“We are at a critical
juncture where there is
a pressing need for the
academic community –
individually and
collectively – to make
thoughtful and
deliberate decisions
about what and whom
to support, and under
what terms and
conditions.”
108. “It’s not all on you.”
Jeanne Hoover
East Carolina University
109. “…there are so many people in the
open community who want others
to be successful and who are willing
to help. It almost never makes
sense to work on an open
education project alone…”
Katie Harding
Dartmouth College
110. “I needed to let go of the idea
of it being ‘perfect’… Did the
project turn out exactly as I
imagined it would at the end
of April? No but that’s okay”
Stephanie Pierce
University of Arkansas
111. “When things don’t work or need to
be changed don’t view it as a
failure, view it as an opportunity to
learn. Sometimes the best things
happen when things don’t go the
way we expected.”
Michelle Brown
University of Ottawa
112. “…small, intentional actions are
important. Following up with
relevant resources, being
willing to… have broader
conversations, expressing
interest in the work of others:
these are all small things that
can help build relationships
and have a big impact.”
Anna Newman
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
115. “redefine the public research
university… as an inclusive,
collaborative, and responsive
institution making a difference
in the lives of students”
116. “open the door to high-quality,
accessible educational opportunities
that minimize barriers to post-
secondary education”
117. “invest our knowledge and
resources to enhance access
to learning and to foster the
success and prosperity of
each rising generation"
118. “creating and sustaining an
environment that values
students’ unique backgrounds
and learning abilities, providing
a nurturing culture that
supports student success”