Open Educational Resources (OERs) once held real promise for widening participation and improving access in UK higher education. But in many institutions—especially within the Russell Group—they’ve faded from strategic view.

In this post, I reflect on why now is the right time to revisit the role of OERs in digital education, equity, and curriculum innovation.

📖 Read the full article:
👉 e-learning-rules.com/blog/0014…

#OER #OpenEducation #UKHE #HigherEducation #DigitalPedagogy #EducationTechnology #CriticalPedagogy

In much of the UK's digital education research, there's a strong focus on scalability, platform integration, and institutional alignment.

What's often missing?

- Critical pedagogy
- Questions of power, justice, and values
- Grounded reflections on why we teach the way we do

In this blog post, I explore why those deeper questions are often absent -- and what we might do about it.

Read it here: elearning.home.nomagic.uk/0011…

I'd really welcome others' thoughts: are you seeing the same emphasis where you work?

#TEL #CriticalPedagogy #DigitalEducation #UKResearch #HigherEd

I'm Stephen Wheeler, an eLearning Technologist at The University of Manchester. My work focuses on online and distance learning, including MOOCs, OERs, and student-centred design rooted in critical pedagogy. I advocate for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and ethical, decentralised platforms that support authentic engagement and inclusive education.

I'm here to connect with fellow educators, technologists, and open education advocates, and to explore how platforms like Friendica can support collaborative, non-commercial educational spaces.

Looking forward to meaningful conversations across the Fediverse!

#EducationTechnology #CriticalPedagogy #FOSS #OpenEducation #Fediverse #DigitalLearning #AuthenticAssessment