Name: From Consumers to Contributors: Exploring How Participation in Open Publishing Influences Student Belonging
Start: 2026-10-09T16:15:00-0400
End: 2026-10-09T16:30:00-0400

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From Consumers to Contributors: Exploring How Participation in Open Publishing Influences Student Belonging

Friday October 9, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT

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Open pedagogy offers students the opportunity to move from passive consumers of knowledge to active contributors in public knowledge ecosystems. However, less is known about how students experience this transition, particularly when their work is shared beyond the classroom. This presentation shares insights from a qualitative study exploring students’ experiences with open publishing, including contributions to open-access publications and open educational resources (OER). It examines how participation in open publishing shapes students’ sense of belonging, inclusion, and academic identity, while also considering how these experiences may vary across different backgrounds, disciplines, and learning contexts.Drawing on student narratives, the session highlights emerging themes related to authorship, visibility, and legitimacy. Students describe how contributing to public knowledge resources influences their sense of belonging—feeling recognized, valued, and connected to both classroom and broader scholarly communities. Many students reported increased motivation, engagement, and confidence as they experienced themselves as legitimate knowledge creators, while also navigating concerns about vulnerability, imposter syndrome, and perceived credibility. By centering student voices, the study illuminates the human dimensions of open pedagogy and demonstrates how fostering belonging can strengthen participation, identity development, and learning outcomes.The presentation also provides an overview of the study’s methodology, including participant recruitment, ethical considerations, and thematic coding of interview data. Reflections on lessons learned as emerging researchers highlight practical strategies for supporting students’ agency, ensuring ethical research practices, and designing open assignments that promote belonging and inclusion.Situating these findings within the broader landscape of open education, the session underscores how open pedagogy supports collaborative, participatory, and globally connected learning. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of students’ experiences in open publishing and actionable insights for creating inclusive opportunities that strengthen belonging, encourage public contribution, and recognize students as co-creators of knowledge. This session will be particularly valuable for instructors, librarians, and researchers interested in understanding how open practices can both empower students and foster meaningful connections within learning communities.

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Ginelle Baskin

Assistant Professor and Open Education Librarian, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

Ginelle Baskin is an Open Education Librarian at Middle Tennessee State University, where she leads initiatives focused on textbook affordability, open educational resources (OER), and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses. She works with faculty, departments, and campus partners to support... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
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