About me
Dr. Robert Awkward is an educator and scholar based in Massachusetts whose work explores the intersection of open education, inclusive pedagogy, and emerging technologies in higher education. His interests focus on how open practices—such as OER, collaborative knowledge creation, and transparent uses of generative AI—can expand access, support learner agency, and promote equity across diverse learning contexts. Dr. Awkward brings a reflective, values‑driven perspective to discussions about the future of openness, emphasizing adaptability, faculty empowerment, and the human dimensions of educational innovation.