Author: Angela Gunder

In 2023, the Hewlett Foundation awarded Tennessee State University (TSU) a grant aimed at furthering open education initiatives at HBCUs nationwide. This grant is significant, not just for its financial support, but for its role in driving a transformative approach to education through open educational practices (OEP) and building cultures of openness. With over 30…

In the realm of education, where traditional paradigms often confine the flow of knowledge within rigid boundaries, the concept of Opened Culture emerges as a transformative force, akin to the mesmerizing dance of a murmuration of birds. Just as these birds move in perfect harmony, adapting fluidly to their surroundings while maintaining an astonishing unity,…

In the landscape of education, the tide is turning towards a more inclusive and accessible horizon — a horizon where the barriers to learning and collaboration are dismantled, and the foundations of what we call “opened culture” are laid. This shift isn’t just about the materials we use or the practices we adopt; it’s deeply…