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Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement

James Glapa-Grossklag, M.A.

Dean Educational Technology, Learning Resources and

Distance Learning

College of the Canyons

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Barbara Illowsky, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

De Anza College

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Judith Sebesta, Ph.D.

Founder & Principal

Sebesta Education Consulting LLC

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Initiator

Author

Editor

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Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Overview

  • An openly-licensed collection of interviews conducted by Dr. Barbara Illowsky.
  • Delves into the origins, evolution, and future impact of Open Education through the perspectives of key leaders based in California.
  • Highlights the critical role played by philanthropic organizations, particularly Michelson 20MM Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
  • Explores the complex infrastructure developed in California to support Open Education.
  • Celebrates the transformative change that has been sown and nurtured by the committed actions of individuals.

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Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: The Subjects

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  • Dr. Cathy Casserly
  • Ms. Una Daly
  • Mr. James Glapa-Grossklag
  • Dr. Gerry Hanley
  • Dr. Barbara Illowsky
  • Dr. Martha Kanter
  • Dr. Gary K. Michelson
  • Dr. Lisa Petrides
  • Mr. Hal Plotkin

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Coming Soon: A History of the OER and

ZTC Movements in California**

The state's unique confluence of faculty innovation and individual grassroots advocacy, visionary leadership, sustained public and private investment, large public higher education systems, individual and community advocacy, and a progressive policy environment together created the conditions for an unparalleled success story.

This volume seeks to document this history, transforming approximately two decades of anecdotal knowledge, disparate resources and records, and individual accounts into a coherent and hopefully inspiring narrative.

**Supported by funding from Michelson 20 MM Foundation