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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Happy to send you by email if you DM me your email address

Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

And if the mere brochure for a course that incorporates inclusive and student-centered design makes a difference, you can imagine how much more powerful is the impact of the ultimate intervention--that of having a compassionate, inclusive, and innovative educator.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

These signals are perceptible to students and shape their perceptions and behaviours.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

One of the takeaway messages for educators should be that the course syllabus presents an important opportunity to convey one's pedagogical approach, including values such as care and trust, and how these are reflected in course design choices.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

This experimental study showed how the use of open educational practices and increased social justice framing lead to greater intent to register for the course, more positive perceptions of school support and acceptance, better relations with faculty and staff, and higher instructor evaluations.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I am very proud of the latest article from our team at the Inclusive Education Research Lab @brocku.ca: "An Investigation into Student Perceptions of Social Justice Frames in a Course Syllabus." openpraxis.org/articles/10.... #OEP #OpenPedagogy #OER #inclusiveteaching

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An Investigation Into Student Perceptions of Social Justice Frames in a Course Syllabus | Open Praxis

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This role will provide direction, leadership, and guidance to the university community concerning the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in evidence-based practice, effective pedagogy, and that center on proactive, educative, and restorative approaches.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

These findings hold significant implications for policy and practice and as post-secondary institutions strive to widen equitable access and better support both pedagogical innovation and student success, the adoption and expansion of ZTC initiatives should be considered a strategic priority.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

This finding demonstrates that the substantial student cost savings that result from the programmatic adoption of open educational resources (OER) via institutional ZTC initiatives do not come at the cost of educational outcomes.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Multilevel modelling that controlled for both between-course and within-courses sources of variance showed that ZTC course sections exhibited comparable mean fill and withdrawal rates and slightly higher mean GPAs than non-ZTC course sections.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

In this study we analyze institutional-level data encompassing 13,605 course sections across the four academic years between September 2018 and August 2022.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Leading the development and growth of KPU's ZTC programs was one of my proudest accomplishments at KPU, as the initiative has grown to encompass eight credentials and nearly 800 individual courses from which over 24,000 students have benefited from nearly CA$13 million in cost savings.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I am excited to share my latest publication, co-authored with Oya Pakkal and Xiaoyang Xia, on the multi-year impact of Canada's first Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) degree programs, at my former institution Kwantlen Polytechnic University. #OER #OpenEducation #OEP #ZTC openpraxis.org/articles/10....

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The Multi-Year Impact of Canada’s First Zero Textbook Cost Initiative | Open Praxis

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Internal consistency is important here 😁

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

It also represents the kind of leadership I believe that the post-secondary sector needs, which is also why we have elected to openly license the document.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This framework, which will inform the procurement, development, and deployment of educational technologies, provides our university community with important guidance during a time of rapid technological change.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

As I explained at Senate, too often we in higher education treat legislation (e.g., privacy, accessibility) as the ceiling when it comes to ethical considerations with technology, when we should instead view legislation as the floor (the bare minimum).

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This was among the commitments in our academic plan and something that I have been working on for several months now with my colleagues in the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation, consulting widely across the university.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Exciting news: Brock University's Senate has formally approved and adopted an ethical framework for educational technologies. See: brocku.ca/pedagogical-...

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Dr. Taylor is Brock's 14th recipient of the 3MNTF, which is a wonderful reflection of the commitment of this community of educators to exceptional teaching and learning.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Dr. Taylor has been an incredible partner and a strong supporter of our work in the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and we couldn't be more thrilled at this thoroughly well-earned recognition.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Leanne Taylor, who is among Brock University's finest educators and whose exceptional leadership in advancing inclusive education has just been recognized by @stlhesapes.bsky.social with a prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship. brocku.ca/brock-news/2...

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Education prof earns national recognition for transformative teaching

Leanne Taylor has never shied away from the road less travelled; the path where she believes true change is born. In the classroom, the Associate Professor in Brock’s Department of Educational Studies...

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Jako Olivier @jakoli4.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

In my next interview for Open Education Week 2025, the issue of open educational practices (OEP) was considered. In this interview, Dr Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social highlights the importance of OEP in democratising learning. See the recording here youtu.be/MXY2QmQthm4 #OEWeek25 #OEWeek

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Open Educational Practices

YouTube video by Commonwealth of Learning

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This #OEweek I am delighted to celebrate a few milestones in Brock University's growing #OER grant program, including over $500,000 in student cost savings over 2 years, #OER adoptions across all of our Faculties, the launch of an OER adaptation stream, and the launch of an OER data dashboard.

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Celebrating milestones during Open Education Week

When it comes to making learning more affordable, accessible and customizable, Brock University has a lot to celebrate this Open Education Week. Now in its third year, Brock’s Open Educational Resourc...

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I won't be attending Open Ed in person this year

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Donna Lanclos @donnalanclos.com · 06/02/2025

Our Digital Learning edited volume is now out in paperback. This contains such good and thoughtful work, and I recommend it for anyone working in edtech, instructional design, or for educators generally www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/how...

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How to Use Digital Learning with Confidence and Creativity

‘This book brings together an impressive collection of the best thinkers in global educational technology to provide a timely and much-needed analysis. The book establishes a conversation between tech...

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I am grateful to have the opportunity to come together together today with members of the Brock University community to commemorate this important day.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

As a scholar of genocide and an educator who has taught courses on the psychological dimensions of genocide I was already well aware of the history of the Shoah, but visiting there in person remains one of the most difficult and emotional yet important moments in my life.

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Birkenau, I remember my visit to this site in 2017. I had been attending a conference in Berlin but knew I had to take the opportunity to travel on to Kraków.

Train tracks leading into the entrance of Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp

The entrance to Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp, with a sign that reads "Arbeit Macht Frei"

A plaque at Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp acknowledging the murder of 1.5 million men, women, and children

Barbed wire fencing in between buildings at Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

An exceptional Christmas lunch and now settling down for the start of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. The gifts didn’t stop at Christmas morning 😊🎄🎁🏏

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Your pronunciation in the introduction sounded perfect to me!

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

It was a treat to return to the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, hosted by the amazing @bonni208.bsky.social From inclusive teaching practices and zero textbook cost programs to work in our Inclusive Education Research Lab, this conversation was such a delight! teachinginhighered.com/podcast/desi...

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Designing for Justice, with Rajiv Jhangiani – Teaching in Higher Ed

Rajiv Jhangiani shares reflections on designing for justice on episode 549 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Thank you for listening and sharing! Such a joy to be in conversation with @bonni208.bsky.social 🤩

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Wow, I really appreciate the effort you put into this Bonni! Here is something that might have helped (embedded in my email signature as well): www.name-coach.com/rajiv-jhangi... So excited for our conversation and this episode to be out! Always such a treat to share space with you.

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How do you say this name? Rajiv Jhangiani

Hear this name, learn more about it, and record your own!

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Tough question! It has been eventful year with talks that I really enjoyed (especially my #OER24 keynote) and publications that I am proud of (especially our latest paper on the capacity of Ontario institutions to support #OEP), but top of the list has to be our family vacation across Australia 🦘🇦🇺🐨

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Can't wait to read it. Congratulations!

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Karen Louise Smith @smithisgeneric.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Do you know of any #dataviz examples that show lab membership over time? I was discussing with @jhangiani.bsky.social and colleagues as an #open scholarship practice and would like to add to my set of examples e.g., research.fredhutch.org/emerman/en/l... and kingsley.stanford.edu/lab_members....

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Lab Member Timeline

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Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hullo! Been too long. FYI I created a starter pack for OER folks that may serve you. Happy to add you as well, if you like.

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