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Introduction to Open Education: PD Opportunity

The principles of open education can inform your teaching practice for a more inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning environment. Our concise micro-credential is a one-stop shop for understanding the need for open education.

With Introduction to Open Education (EDEV0006), learners will explore topics such as:

• Defining open education
• The link between social justice and open education
• What it means to be an open practitioner

This course is intended to provide educators with foundational knowledge on the importance of open educational practices, including open educational resources (OER).

This course is part of the micro-credential Open Education in a Post-Secondary Context offered through Conestoga's Continuing Education department. It can also be used towards Conestoga's Post-Secondary Teaching Certificate. 

Register today for the next offering.

Learn more about this micro-credential. 

6 courses in total make up the Open Education in a Post-Secondary Context micro-credential. 

• Each course is a 6-hour, 1.0 post-secondary credit. It is important to note that because these are credited courses, final grades will transfer to your transcript.
• The courses are Pass/Fail, with successful completion of assessments to receive a final grade of Pass. This makes these courses different from other Teaching and Learning workshops, so please ensure you are prepared to put in the required time and effort to complete all course requirements. 
• The courses are not intended to be taken in any particular order; therefore, there are no prerequisites to any one course.