This document discusses authentic experiences and risky pedagogies in higher education. It advocates taking risks and making mistakes in a culture of risk aversion. It also discusses the growth of online learning and complexity in higher education. Several quotes are provided about education being a self-organizing system and learning as an emergent phenomenon. The document presents a schema of pedagogical options and discusses digital literacies. It uses metaphors of pebbles and boulders to illustrate changes in media industries. The document describes an authentic experiences module involving weekly tasks, international collaboration, and critical incidents. It reflects on activities like the Harlem Shake and risks involved in unconventional pedagogies.