Context and Course Information

The following part is dedicated to information about the L700 course, which provides important context for educators interested in implementing similar open pedagogy experiments. Additional context about the assignment and the students’ responsibilities elucidate the research guides themselves, especially what type of information they provide, their limitations, and how others can further them.

Open pedagogy experiments are not just about final products, they are also about the students’ process. What students learn about intellectual property, open education, and the value of their work is just as important–arguably more important–than the content they create. This section of the book is dedicated to making both the instructors’ and the students’ process visible. Chapters include the full text of the course syllabus, the research guide assignment, companion learning objects made to support the redesign of L700, and proposals for grant funding received to support the redesign.