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by BC Open 15 Nov '23

15 Nov '23

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New OER: Lorrain's Logbook
by BC Open 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Hi everyone! (apologies for cross posting!) We’re excited to share with you the following new OER that has just been published at KPU: Lorrain's Logbook: Notes from a Missionary in Mizoram, Northeast India (1891-1936) Edited by Kyle Jackson; Natasha McConnell; and Nick Gill Lorrain’s Logbook: Notes from a Missionary in Mizoram, Northeast India (1891-1936) expands the archive for students of Northeast India. Authored by James Herbert Lorrain (Pu Buanga)—one of the most significant missionaries and linguists to operate in the colonial Indo-Burma borderlands—the Logbook is a record of personal observations across decades, from Lorrain’s arrival in Bengal in 1890 to his departure in 1932 from the Lushai Hills District (today: Mizoram). This entirely new digital transcription and text-searchable online educational resource (OER) unlocks a vital archival source for researchers of imperial frontiers, Asian borderlands, missionization, Mizo history, and beyond. It features an introduction co-authored by Dr. Kyle Jackson (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) and Prof. Joy L. K. Pachuau (Jawaharlal Nehru University). Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/lorrains-logbook/> [cid:image001.png(a)01DA1175.BD369E10]<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/lorrains-logbook/> [cid:image002.png(a)01DA1175.BD369E10] Learn about KPU’s Open Publishing Suite (OPUS)<https://www.kpu.ca/library/OPUS> * Browse our complete catalogue<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/catalog/openkpu> * Learn more about Open Education at KPU<http://www.kpu.ca/open> Kwantlen Polytechnic University ► Where thought meets action We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the xwməθkwəyə̓ m (Musqueam),qi̓ cə̓ y̓ (Katzie),SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), scə̓ waθən (Tsawwassen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt) and kwikwəƛə̓ m (Kwikwetlem); and with the lands of the qw̓ ɑ:nƛ̓ ə̓ n̓ (Kwantlen) First Nation, which gifted its name to this university.

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A Single B.C. Open Collection Site
by BC Open 19 Oct '23

19 Oct '23

Dear colleagues, As of February 1, 2024, the B.C. Open Textbook Collection will no longer be hosted on open.bccampus.ca. The contents of this collection will continue to be available at collection.bccampus.ca<https://collection.bccampus.ca/>. Open textbooks and open course packs have been hosted on collection.bccampus.ca since June 2022. Ever since this site was launched, there has been a notice on the home page of open.bccampus.ca letting users know about the new collection site. This notice has been revised to state the closure date of the collection on open.bccampus.ca. We will be sure to send out several notices to the community about the upcoming closure. Information about adopting open resources and connecting with others in the open education community will still be available at open.bccampus.ca. We encourage you to explore the wealth of information available on the site and continue to spread the word about all things open. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at open(a)bccampus.ca. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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You Are Invited to Studio23: November 1 and 2
by Arianna Cheveldave 13 Oct '23

13 Oct '23

This message is sent on behalf of Amanda Coolidge, Executive Director, BCcampus. If you have any questions about this event, please contact events(a)bccampus.ca. *** Dear colleagues, We are delighted to let you know that the program for Studio23: Reignite Your Teaching and Facilitation Practice is now available. This 2-day event will take place at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver on November 1 and 2, 2023. We invite you to visit the Studio23 event website<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/> and register! Here are a few program<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/schedule/> highlights and new and noteworthy additions to this BCcampus offering: * Day 1 Keynote<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/day-1/> Kathi Camilleri “A Resilient Village Around Every Learner” * Day 2 Keynote<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/day-2/> Carrie Nolan “Joy as an Antidote” * The Big Mixer: a lesson in Mixology and networking social * Creative Engagement: Awakening the Artist Within * Panel: Experiential Learning and Social Change through Projects in Studios, Labs and Makerspaces A limited number of Studio23 sessions will be available to stream online. Accessibility and Inclusion BCcampus strives to offer events that are accessible and inclusive to participants. Find important details about accessibility, inclusion, our venue, and the event outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Package<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/accessibility-and-inclusion/>. Rural and Remote Travel Grant BCcampus is committed to supporting access to professional learning events for B.C. post-secondary educators and instructional support staff who do not have sufficient funds for travel and professional development. Find out about the Rural and Remote Travel Grant.<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/bccampus-rural-and-remote-travel-grant/> Health Plan Gathering in large groups in busy public spaces carries heightened health risks. We ask all event participants to practice health and safety measures to ensure community well-being. Find out about the Event Health Plan.<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/health-plan/> Mentoring Program We are introducing a new mentoring program at Studio23. Mentors (someone with more than 5 years of facilitation experience) will be able to meet up with mentees (someone new to facilitation, or BCcampus events) at the registration desk on the first day to ensure mentees feel welcome and supported. Find out about the Mentoring Program at Studio23.<https://studio23.bccampus.ca/mentoring-program/> We are sure this is one event you will not want to miss! Join us! To Register, go to https://studio23.bccampus.ca/registration/ Please get in touch if you have any questions and share with colleagues at your institution. Sincerely, Amanda Coolidge, MEd she/her Executive Director Cell: 250-818-4592 • Email: acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca> LinkedIn: amandacoolidge<https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacoolidge/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver or Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus acknowledges the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live, work, and learn. Through our work we are learning to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies into our actions and understandings, supporting decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization to advocate systemic changes in the post-secondary environment of B.C.

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Call for Survey Participants: Canadian Indigenous Open Educational Resources
by Library Indigenous OER Research 03 Oct '23

03 Oct '23

Hello, Open educational resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials licensed to be freely owned, shared, and in most cases, modified. While the development of OER is rooted in the belief that education should be equitably distributed, the potential to develop, create, and share resources within Western understandings of knowledge and ownership of information, can run counter to Indigenous perspectives, traditions, and information practices. Our research study seeks to centre the Indigenous perspective on open education principles and processes, with a focus on OER development in Canadian academic institutions. We are hoping you can support our study by participating and/or sharing the following information and participant invitations. Attached is a social media package, including a blog post outlining the research collaboration. Please feel free to share these items through your organization's communication channels. Below is a call for participation that can be shared via email. Thank you for your support in spreading the word about this call for research participants. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Fields (Principal Investigator) at erin.fields(a)ubc.ca. Sincerely, Erin Fields on behalf of the Research Team _________________________________________________________ Foregrounding Indigenous Perspectives  Community and Collaborator Affinities and Conflicts in Open Education   Have you created or supported a Canadian Indigenous Open Educational Resources (OER)*? Are you employed or affiliated with an institution of higher education? You are invited to participate in the research study, Foregrounding Indigenous Perspectives: Community and Collaborator Affinities and Conflicts in Open Education. This research seeks to identify workflows, practices, and unique barriers involved in developing Canadian Indigenous OER. The requirements for participation include: * You have contributed to Canadian Indigenous OER* * You are employed or are affiliated in the course of your contribution to the OER to an institution of higher education. This includes faculty, staff, students, and community members. Participation in this study involves completing a 15 minute online survey. Survey participants can choose to be entered into a randomized draw to win 1 of 3 $50 Mastercard Gift Card. If you choose to withdraw from the study during the survey, your entry into the randomized draw will not be impacted. You will need to skip to the end of the survey to enter the draw. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Fields (Principal Investigator) at erin.fields(a)ubc.ca.<mailto:erin.fields(a)ubc.ca> If you are interested in participating, take the survey here: <https://bit.ly/indigenousOER><https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_EOI> https://bit.ly/indigenousOER [English version] https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_FR [French version] *For the purpose of this study, Canadian Indigenous OER is defined as any openly licensed educational resource that is focused on the history, culture, knowledges, and methodologies of Indigenous peoples and/or guided by the perspective of Indigenous peoples. _________________________________________________________ French Version Promotion des perspectives indigènes Affinités et conflits entre communautés et collaborateurs dans l'éducation ouverte    Ligne de l'objet : Appel aux participants à l'enquête : Ressources éducatives libres autochtones canadiennes Avez-vous créé ou soutenu une ressource éducative libre (REL) autochtone canadienne* ? Êtes-vous employé ou affilié à un établissement d'enseignement supérieur ? Vous êtes invité à participer à l'étude de recherche « Promotion des perspectives indigènes : Affinités et conflits entre communautés et collaborateurs dans l'éducation ouverte ». Cette recherche a pour objectif l’identification des flux de travail, les pratiques et les obstacles uniques impliqués dans le développement de REL indigènes canadiens. Les conditions de participation incluent : * Vous avez contribué aux REL autochtones canadiennes* * Vous êtes salarié ou êtes affilié dans le cadre de votre cotisation à l'OER à un établissement d'enseignement supérieur. Cela comprend les professeurs, le personnel, les étudiants et les membres de la communauté. La participation à cette étude implique de répondre à une enquête en ligne de 15 minutes. Les participants au sondage peuvent choisir d'être inscrits à un tirage au sort pour gagner 1 des 3 cartes-cadeaux Mastercard de 50 $. Si vous choisissez de vous retirer de l'étude pendant l'enquête, votre participation au tirage au sort ne sera pas affectée. Vous devrez passer à la fin du sondage pour participer au tirage. Pour toute question, veuillez contacter Erin Fields (enquêteur principal) à l'adresse suivante erin.fields(a)ubc.ca.<mailto:erin.fields(a)ubc.ca> Si vous souhaitez participer, répondez à l'enquête ici : https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_FR [Version Française] https://bit.ly/indigenousOER [Version Anglaise] <https://bit.ly/indigenousOER> *Pour les besoins de cette étude, les REL indigènes canadiennes sont définies comme toute ressource éducative sous licence ouverte et axée sur l'histoire, la culture, les connaissances et les méthodologies des peuples indigènes et/ou guidée par la perspective des peuples indigènes.

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Can Open Pedagogy Encourage Care? Student Perspectives
by Amanda Grey 22 Sep '23

22 Sep '23

Hello! I want to share this new article that was recently published by KPU faculty member Deirdre Maultsaid and TRU faculty member Michelle Harrison. This publication is the result of Deirdre’s year working with us as an Open Education Research Fellow and explores student perspectives on Open Pedagogy. Can Open Pedagogy Encourage Care? Student Perspectives<https://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/6901> Abstract: As a response to the increasing commercialization of postsecondary education, educators argue for a practice of care in education. Open pedagogy (OP) seems like an ideal practice where care, trust, and inclusion can be realized. OP is characterized as a democratic and collaborative pedagogical practice, in which students and teachers work to co-create learning and knowledge using openly licensed materials, open platforms, and other open processes. The purposes of this study were, first, to reveal ways students in postsecondary institutions perceive care and, second, to determine how students suggest OP can be used to create an open/caring learning process. A task-oriented focus group method engaged students from four teaching-focused institutions. The students created open cases on social issues for class discussion and reflected on care and OP processes in postsecondary settings. Using four elements of the ethics of care—attentiveness, responsibility, competence, and trustworthiness—as conceptual categories, the study examined students’ experience of care and care in OP using affective coding and thematic analysis. The results showed that through OP, with teacher support and explicitly designed practices of care, students can assert their agency, have quintessential roles in creating and participating in highly relevant curriculum and importantly, care about others, and be cared for. OP is a process able to involve a diverse population of students and embody care as an all-encompassing practice. [cid:bee1da83-6995-452d-a640-df5b4d6c0d72] Amanda Grey, MLIS (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons Kwantlen Polytechnic University e amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca<mailto:amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca> w www.kpu.ca/open<http://www.kpu.ca/open> We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem; and with the lands of the Kwantlen First Nation, which gifted its name to this universityKwantlen Polytechnic University ► Where thought meets action

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New OER: Stitched - sewing techniques, how-to, and more
by Amanda Grey 15 Sep '23

15 Sep '23

Hi everyone! We’re excited to share with you the following new OER that has just been published at KPU: Stitched sewing techniques, how-to, and more By: Heather Clark and Catherine Hay [cid:image001.jpg(a)01D9E7B7.04986D30] Within the fashion, sewing, and textile classrooms it is a challenge to find a textbook on the topic of sewing that covers the range of skills and techniques taught within these learning spaces. Typically to supplement student learning, handouts will be utilized along with in-class, and in-person demos. The open-source and online format of this OER will enable educators to continually update the resource to meet current student needs, learning outcomes, and reflect best practices within the apparel and fashion industry. Content in this OER supports skills and knowledge learned within the classroom while providing supportive resources for learners. This open-source learning resource contains details and step-by-step instructions, supported with images, videos, and text. This resource will be continually worked on, with videos, text, and information being added. The vision for this resource is to provide learning resources to the sewing community – an array of learners, with multiple ways of ‘how-to’. Visit the Website<https://wordpress.kpu.ca/stitched/> [cid:image002.png(a)01D9E7B7.04986D30] Learn about KPU’s Open Publishing Suite (OPUS)<https://www.kpu.ca/library/OPUS> * Browse our complete catalogue<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/catalog/openkpu> * Learn more about KPU Open Education<http://www.kpu.ca/open> * Follow us on Twitter @KPUopen<https://twitter.com/KPUopen> We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem; and with the lands of the Kwantlen First Nation, which gifted its name to this university. Kwantlen Polytechnic University ► Where thought meets action

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Seeking events for Open Access Week 2023
by Arianna Cheveldave 14 Sep '23

14 Sep '23

Dear colleagues, BCcampus is seeking events happening from October 23 to 29 for International Open Access Week 2023<http://www.openaccessweek.org/>. This year's theme is "Community over Commercialization,"<https://www.openaccessweek.org/theme/en> so I am excited to see what events will be happening around the province in honour of this important topic. If your institution is hosting a public event that BCcampus has not yet been made aware of, please let me know so that your event may be added to the BCcampus Events calendar<https://bccampus.ca/calendar/>. Best, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus acknowledges the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live, work, and learn. Through our work, we are learning to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies into our actions and understandings, supporting decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization to advocate systemic changes in the post-secondary environment of B.C.

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New OER: ¡Voy en camino! Spanish Language and Intercultural Learning
by Amanda Grey 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

Hi everyone! We’re excited to share with you the following new OER that has just been published at KPU: ¡Voy en camino! Spanish Language and Intercultural Learning Written by: Constanza Rojas-Primus and Ana Robles Primary Subject: Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation [cid:image001.png(a)01D9DB48.A7C31AD0] ¡Voy en camino! means “I’m on my way” in Spanish. Since learning an additional language and the culture is a journey in itself, ¡Voy en camino! captures the voyage to get there. ¡Voy en camino! has been created to serve the first two introductory Spanish language courses at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and to solidify our commitment to Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC). All units of study are designed to be interactive with embedded audio, videos and links for learners to practice the material along the way. Learners can self-pace and self-test their knowledge both individually and with the assistance of an instructor. ¡Voy en camino! has plenty of opportunities to practice writing and speaking with downloadable capabilities becoming a Spanish teaching and learning tool that promotes and supports sustainable renewable learning. With its digital format and open publication ¡Voy en camino! is also meant to join the Spanish teaching open education community and provide access to learning to interested users along the way. Visit the Book<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/voy-en-camino/> [cid:image002.png(a)01D9DB48.A7C31AD0] Learn about KPU’s Open Publishing Suite (OPUS)<https://www.kpu.ca/library/OPUS> * Browse our complete catalogue<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/catalog/openkpu> * Learn more about KPU Open Education<http://www.kpu.ca/open> * Follow us on Twitter @KPUopen<https://twitter.com/KPUopen> We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we live, work and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral First Nations territories of the Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt, and Kwikwetlem; and with the lands of the Kwantlen First Nation, which gifted its name to this university. Kwantlen Polytechnic University ► Where thought meets action

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2023 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey
by Arianna Cheveldave 25 May '23

25 May '23

Dear colleagues, You are invited to participate in the 2023 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey. The purpose of the 2023 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey<https://bayviewanalytics.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWmscCwDTrVCS4C> is to explore critical issues in digital learning and to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on digital learning at publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Canada. The primary objective of the research is to provide institutional leaders and key interest groups in Canadian higher education with valuable information as they develop institutional strategies. Please complete and submit the survey no later than June 30, 2023. More information is available here: 2023 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey Details [PDF]<http://www.cdlra-acrfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Pan-Canadian-Digi…>. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact CDLRA Executive Director, Dr. Nicole Johnson at nicole.johnson(a)cdlra-acrfl.ca or 604-825-0582.

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