Theoretically, Open Pedagogy projects sound like wonderful opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning. But how do students feel about the projects they’ve completed?
Here are some responses received from informal questions:
History Class Question:
“How do you feel about your work being published online?“
Student 1: I am very proud to know that my research can be used to help someone else understand the material that is being studied and that I am contributing to academic research. My information will become a part of the history for future research.
Student 2: It is part of this generation. I like to keep things more private, including my work, but I understand that sometimes it is easier for the professor to grade and maybe help other students find resources.
Student 3: I hoped that it would help future students working on similar projects.
Student 4: I don’t mind if it’s useful
Student 5: Honestly it makes me nervous. I’m not someone who likes to show off my work and i hate being judged by others. I’m just hoping no one I know sees it.
Student 6: Honestly I’m scared that I am going to be criticized by so many people and that my work is just out in the open for anyone to read kind of freaks me out.
Student 7: I think that it is an opportunity for someone to learn from what I wrote, which I find to be pretty great! I think people should share their thoughts and ideas, that is how we all learn!
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