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International Journal of Emerging and Disruptive Innovation in Education : VISIONARIUM

Abstract

Open pedagogy is a transformative educational approach that fosters innovative, inclusive, and sustainable instructional practices while addressing persistent challenges such as accessibility, equity, and the affordability of educational resources. This qualitative study explores how open pedagogy can develop AI literacy skills while supporting student agency and inquiry in online graduate education. The collaborative initiative involved two cohorts of graduate students (n = 39) who co-authored openly licensed textbooks: AI-Enhanced Instructional Design (ETAD 873, 2023) and Streamlined Instructional Design with AI (ETAD 873, 2024). A multi-phase data collection approach included analysis of student-authored chapters, structured peer review processes, and open-ended focus group interviews. The resulting open textbooks demonstrate critical engagement with generative AI technologies, highlighting the value of knowledge co-creation and innovative approaches to instructional design. Findings are synthesized into practical guidelines for empowering adult learners to responsibly and creatively utilize AI as a partner in co-designing open educational resources (OER). A significant contribution of the study is the development of a framework comprising ten open pedagogy attributes that facilitate the trustworthy integration of AI, enabling deep, meaningful, and authentic learning experiences in higher education.

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