Co-Creation During a Course: A Critical Reflection on Opportunities for Co-Learning

Laura Killam; Lillian Chumbley; Susanna Kohonen; Jim Stauffer; Jess Mitchell

doi:10.18357/otessaj.2023.3.1.43

Authors

Laura Killam Cambrian College (Professor), Nipissing University (Instructor), and Queen’s University (PhD in nursing student) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5075-444X
Lillian Chumbley Trent University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0236-4521
Susanna Kohonen University of Eastern Finland https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9561-0842
Jim Stauffer Aurora College https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1561-772X
Jess Mitchell OCAD University; Wilfrid Laurier University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5873-2170

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18357/otessaj.2023.3.1.43

Keywords:

co-creation, co-design, co-learning, open pedagogy

Abstract

Co-creation is an open practice where learners participate in decision-making about aspects of course design, which in our context has included various activities from course design to assessment decisions. After the OTESSA22 conference, this group of conference attendees reflected on co-creation practices and experiences in their respective post-secondary contexts. In this article we share reflections and challenges with co-creation as well as ideas to potentially overcome these challenges. This article, with examples shared from practice, serves as a starting point for ongoing dialogue about inclusive approaches to co-creation.

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