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Deadline Approaching to Submit Proposals to TLT 2018
by Ross, Heather 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Good morning everyone. I just want to send out a reminder that the deadline is quickly approaching for the call for proposals for the concurrent sessions at the Teaching and Learning Today conference to be held at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon May 1-2, 2018. Teaching and Learning Today 2018 Confirmed Speakers & Presenters: • Kory Wilson (Keynote Speaker), Executive Director of BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships • Elder Maria Campbell, Métis author, playwright, broadcaster, and filmmaker • Mary Burgess, Director of BC Campus • David Porter, CEO of eCampus Ontario • Jackie Ottmann, Vice-provost Indigenous Engagement of the U of S • Patti McDougall, Vice-provost Teaching and Learning of the U of S Call for Proposals: November 30th, 2017 Open Registration: Early January, 2018 See the conference website for more details and the link to submit a proposal. I hope to see many of you in Saskatoon in May! http://teaching.usask.ca/tlt2018/ Heather M. Ross (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.) Educational Developer (Digital Pedagogies) Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Research Fellow Open Education Group Room 50.5, Murray Building University of Saskatchewan Tel: 306.966.5327 email: heather.ross(a)usask.ca<mailto:heather.ross(a)usask.ca> http://teaching.usask.ca/index.php Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca

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Open Pedagogy Language for Syllabus
by Ross, Heather 16 Nov '17

16 Nov '17

I just finished giving a session on open pedagogy and someone asked if there is sample language to include in a syllabus for a course that integrates open pedagogy. Anyone have something like this or thoughts to kick in? Thanks. Heather M. Ross (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.) Educational Developer (Digital Pedagogies) Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Research Fellow Open Education Group Room 50.5, Murray Building University of Saskatchewan Tel: 306.966.5327 email: heather.ross(a)usask.ca<mailto:heather.ross(a)usask.ca> http://teaching.usask.ca/index.php Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca

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December meeting + opportunity to rethink
by Lena Patterson 08 Nov '17

08 Nov '17

Hi Canada OER, Happy fall! As discussed at our last get together we’re going to aim for early December for this next meeting. In the spirit of new year’s resolutions, I wonder if it might be worthwhile to set aside some time for a discussion about the value of the Canada OER group. What do we want the future to look like in terms of inter-provincial collaboration and connections? What role can this group play in making some of those opportunities a reality? Some food for thought as we head into 2018. Doodle poll: https://doodle.com/poll/8hk97vvgd7wwau5h Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KuWFCekNe2iKjS4mY5DGzy2KsgMdXidfWtkkSIi… Looking forward to connecting with you all! Lena // Lena Patterson Operations Director eCampusOntario 416.275.0190 [https://i.xink.io/Images/Get/N87356/e.png] 211 Yonge St. 2nd Floor Toronto, ON, M5B 1M4 ecampusontario.ca<http://ecampusontario.ca>

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Call for authors for Introduction to Philosophy open textbook
by Lauri Aesoph 06 Nov '17

06 Nov '17

Hello Everyone, Please see below a call for authors for a new Philosophy open textbook . Please contact [ mailto:%20zoe(a)rebus.community | Zoe Wake Hyde ] or [ mailto:%20apurva(a)rebus.foundation | Apurva Ashok ] if you have any questions about this project or the Rebus Community. Alternatively, you can contact the general editor for the book Christina Hendricks: christina.hendricks(a)ubc.ca. Regards, Lauri Lauri Aesoph, Manager, Open Education BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovat e . 250-893-0258 | laesoph(a)bccampus.ca 120-645 Fort Street | Coast & Straits Salish Territory | Victoria, BC | V8W1G2 [ https://mail.bccampus.ca/bccampus.ca | BCcampus.ca ] | @BCcampus | #BCcampus Sign up for [ https://bccampus.ca/bccampus-around-the-web/ | BCcampus news ] Hello, The [ https://forum.rebus.community/ | Rebus Community ] is looking for contributors to a new open textbook on Introduction to Philosophy. The book is targeted at 100-level college courses, and is being put together by Christina Hendricks of the University of British Columbia, with the support of The Rebus Community, a non-profit initiative, developing new collaborative models for publishing free/open textbooks and other academic works. We are seeking faculty interested in contributing to the book. Particularly, we are looking for: 1. Chapter authors for the following areas: 1. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/126/ethics-part-ed-george-matthews | Ethics ] 2. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/125/aesthetics-part-ed-w-scott-clifton?… | Aesthetics ] 3. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/206/logic-part-ed-benjamin-martin | Logic ] 4. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/210/social-and-political-philosophy-par… | Social and Political Philosophy ] 5. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/226/metaphysics-part-ed-adriano-palma | Metaphysics ] 6. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/213/philosophy-of-religion-part-ed-beau… | Philosophy of Religion ] 7. [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/212/philosophy-of-mind-part-ed-heather-… | Philosophy of Mind ] We are looking for people with a PhD in philosophy, ideally with teaching experience at the first-year level. PhD students in philosophy may also be considered as authors, or can contribute in other ways to the book. Interested faculty or PhD students can sign-up using the links above . Each chapter will be around 3000 words. Alternatively, if you would like to write about a section that is not listed, we can discuss the possibility of additions. You can find more information about the project here: [ https://forum.rebus.community/topic/204/project-summary | https://forum.rebus.community/topic/204/project-summary ] The Rebus Community is looking for forward-thinking academics, students, and citizens to come help us reimagine publishing and its impacts on education. We are currently working towards releasing the first few parts of the textbook, which will cover core concepts in Western philosophy and other traditions, with faculty joining us from institutions across North America, Africa, and Europe. The book will be freely available to students and faculty and openly licensed to enable reuse. Please contact [ mailto:%20zoe(a)rebus.community | Zoe Wake Hyde ] or [ mailto:%20apurva(a)rebus.foundation | Apurva Ashok ] if you have any questions about this project or the Rebus Community. Alternatively, you can contact the general editor for the book Christina Hendricks: christina.hendricks(a)ubc.ca. ------------------------------------------------------- Christina Hendricks Professor of Teaching, Philosophy University of British Columbia-Vancouver [ http://philosophy.ubc.ca/ | http://philosophy.ubc.ca ] Deputy Academic Director Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology [ http://ctlt.ubc.ca/ | http://ctlt.ubc.ca ] Website: [ http://chendricks.org/ | http://chendricks.org ] Blog: [ http://blogs.ubc.ca/chendricks | http://blogs.ubc.ca/chendricks ] Email: [ mailto:christina.hendricks(a)ubc.ca | christina.hendricks(a)ubc.ca ]

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Fwd: [Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does free sound?
by Amanda Coolidge 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

Congratulations to KPU- the first Zed Cred program in Canada! From: "Caroline Daniels" <Caroline.Daniels(a)kpu.ca> To: "Openkpu" <openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca> Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:02:35 AM Subject: [Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does free sound? This is very exciting new for Open Studies at KPU! Congrats to all of you who were so involved in getting this off the ground! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2017 KPU unveils sweet suite of courses with no-cost textbooks Metro Vancouver, B.C. – Students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) are about to save thousands of dollars on their education, thanks to dozens of courses that don’t require expensive, commercial textbooks. Launched Nov. 1, the courses are part of KPU’s Zed Cred program, which is the first of its kind in Canada. The "Z" in Zed Cred refers to zero textbook costs and the “Cred” refers to an entire degree program, in this case KPU’s certificate of arts credential. “Even a single textbook can cost well over $100, which means a student can spend thousands of dollars on textbooks on top of the cost of tuition during their post-secondary career,” said Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, a university teaching fellow in open studies and psychology instructor. KPU has launched close to 50 courses in the Faculty of Arts that use either free open textbooks or free library materials that are available online. Third-year KPU psychology student Bethany Borkowski is already planning to take three Zed Cred courses in counselling psychology, sociology, and journalism. Borkowski estimates she’s spent about $700 on textbooks to date, despite buying mostly old and used editions. “The high cost of textbooks limits university learning to those who have accessibility and the financial resources available to cover additional costs,” says Borkowski. “ I know many people who do not buy textbooks because of the cost, and they miss out on valuable information for a course.” In fact, Jhangiani recently published his research showing that 54 per cent of BC post-secondary students do not purchase at least one of their required course textbooks because of cost. The introduction of Zed Cred means Borkowski will no longer have to guess what page an instructor is referring to due to differences in their respective textbook editions, she’ll have access to her materials anywhere, and she won’t have to carry any heavy tomes around with her. Borkowski says open educational resources also make courses much more engaging. “Instead of just reading from a textbook, we had access to more resources online through hyperlinks in the text and suggested readings from the instructor.” KPU’s Zed Cred was made possible thanks to a $35,000 grant from BCcampus to adopt and adapt pre-existing free online open education resources as well as create new ones. KPU also received an Open Education Resource Grant, which matches BCcampus funding with KPU funding for creating new open textbooks, redesigning existing resources, and providing workshops, training and other support services. KPU is already the leading institutional adopter of open textbooks in B.C. “KPU is a proudly open access university,” notes Dr. Diane Purvey, dean of the Faculty of Arts. “Zed Cred is in complete alignment with our mission to create pathways to enable all learners to become successful.” For more information, visit [ http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE… | http://www.kpu.ca/arts/zedcred ] . About Kwantlen Polytechnic University Kwantlen Polytechnic University has served the Metro Vancouver region since 1981, and has opened doors to success for more than 200,000 learners. Four campuses—Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley—offer a comprehensive range of sought-after programs in business, liberal arts, design, health, science and horticulture, trades and technology, and academic and career advancement. Over 19,000 students annually have a choice from over 120 programs, including bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, citations and apprenticeships. Learn more at [ http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE… | kpu.ca ] . Media contacts: Corry Anderson-Fennell Manager, Media and Communications t: 604-599-2840 c: 604-828-5232 [ mailto:corry.anderson-fennell(a)kpu.ca | corry.anderson-fennell(a)kpu.ca ] Tatiana Tomljanovic Media Specialist, KPU t: 604.599.2883 c: 604.364.1288 [ mailto:tatiana.tomljanovic(a)kpu.ca | tatiana.tomljanovic(a)kpu.ca ] For more KPU news: [ http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE… | @KPUmedia ] [ http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE… | kpu.ca/newsroom ] [ http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE… | Flickr ] [ http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE… | RSS ] _______________________________________________ Openkpu mailing list Openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca http://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman/listinfo/openkpu -- Amanda Coolidge, MEd Senior Manager of Open Education BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate. [ callto:250-580-6949 | 250-8 ] 18-4592 | [ mailto:acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca | acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca ] 120-645 Fort Street | Coast and Straits Salish Territory | Victoria, B.C. | V8W1G2 [ http://bccampus.ca/ | BCcampus.ca ] | @BCcampus | #BCcampus Sign up for [ http://bccampus.ca/bccampus-around-the-web/ | BCcampus news ]

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Re: [Canadaoer] Fwd: [Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does free sound?
by Rajiv Jhangiani 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

<div></div><div>Congrats Rajiv, BCcampus, KPU and all those involved! On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Amanda Coolidge <acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca> wrote: > Congratulations to KPU- the first Zed Cred program in Canada! > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Caroline Daniels" <Caroline.Daniels(a)kpu.ca> > *To: *"Openkpu" <openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca> > *Sent: *Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:02:35 AM > *Subject: *[Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does free sound? > > This is very exciting new for Open Studies at KPU! Congrats to all of you > who were so involved in getting this off the ground! > > > > *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* > November 1, 2017 > > *KPU unveils sweet suite of courses with no-cost textbooks* > > *Metro Vancouver, B.C.* – Students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University > (KPU) are about to save thousands of dollars on their education, thanks to > dozens of courses that don’t require expensive, commercial textbooks. > > Launched Nov. 1, the courses are part of KPU’s Zed Cred program, which is > the first of its kind in Canada. The "Z" in Zed Cred refers to zero > textbook costs and the “Cred” refers to an entire degree program, in this > case KPU’s certificate of arts credential. > > “Even a single textbook can cost well over $100, which means a student can > spend thousands of dollars on textbooks on top of the cost of tuition > during their post-secondary career,” said Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, a university > teaching fellow in open studies and psychology instructor. > > KPU has launched close to 50 courses in the Faculty of Arts that use > either free open textbooks or free library materials that are available > online. > > Third-year KPU psychology student Bethany Borkowski is already planning to > take three Zed Cred courses in counselling psychology, sociology, and > journalism. Borkowski estimates she’s spent about $700 on textbooks to > date, despite buying mostly old and used editions. > > “The high cost of textbooks limits university learning to those who have > accessibility and the financial resources available to cover additional > costs,” says Borkowski. “I know many people who do not buy textbooks > because of the cost, and they miss out on valuable information for a > course.” > > In fact, Jhangiani recently published his research showing that 54 per > cent of BC post-secondary students do not purchase at least one of their > required course textbooks because of cost. > > The introduction of Zed Cred means Borkowski will no longer have to guess > what page an instructor is referring to due to differences in their > respective textbook editions, she’ll have access to her materials anywhere, > and she won’t have to carry any heavy tomes around with her. > > Borkowski says open educational resources also make courses much more > engaging. > > “Instead of just reading from a textbook, we had access to more resources > online through hyperlinks in the text and suggested readings from the > instructor.” > > KPU’s Zed Cred was made possible thanks to a $35,000 grant from BCcampus > to adopt and adapt pre-existing free online open education resources as > well as create new ones. > > KPU also received an Open Education Resource Grant, which matches BCcampus > funding with KPU funding for creating new open textbooks, redesigning > existing resources, and providing workshops, training and other support > services. > > KPU is already the leading institutional adopter of open textbooks in B.C. > > “KPU is a proudly open access university,” notes Dr. Diane Purvey, dean of > the Faculty of Arts. “Zed Cred is in complete alignment with our mission to > create pathways to enable all learners to become successful.” > > For more information, visit http://www.kpu.ca/arts/zedcred > <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH69nbHfdRfJtkICb763R3hyZnO9yF9ZjvSY5NlYSAY4RCtY2AJHI8XKuJ5L0Qabimvc6BkOOnvkh&G=0&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kpu.ca%2Farts%2Fzedcred&I=20171101174646.000001150faa%40mail6-51-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU5ZmEwODgxNmJhNGY3NGYxOGQ3MTBkNjs%3D&S=yPDsgdyiMwqnqyV8AAw_WBcu_yWQs2PjEnqmWg39YYU> > . > > *About Kwantlen Polytechnic University* > *Kwantlen Polytechnic University has served the Metro Vancouver region > since 1981, and has opened doors to success for more than 200,000 learners. > Four campuses—Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley—offer a > comprehensive range of sought-after programs in business, liberal arts, > design, health, science and horticulture, trades and technology, and > academic and career advancement. Over 19,000 students annually have a > choice from over 120 programs, including bachelor’s degrees, associate > degrees, diplomas, certificates, citations and apprenticeships. Learn more > at **kpu.ca > <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH69nbHfdRfJtkICb763R3hyZnO9yF9ZjvSY5NlYSAY4RCtY2AJHI8XKuJ5L0Qabimvc6BkOOnvkh&G=0&R=http%3A%2F%2Fkpu.ca&I=20171101174646.000001150faa%40mail6-51-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU5ZmEwODgxNmJhNGY3NGYxOGQ3MTBkNjs%3D&S=OEfsLBBmaxTRwwzK_v-_gWmocl3KOdQXWoaldkn-0O8>* > *.* > > > > *Media contacts:* > Corry Anderson-Fennell > Manager, Media and Communications > t: 604-599-2840 <(604)%20599-2840> > c: 604-828-5232 <(604)%20828-5232> > corry.anderson-fennell(a)kpu.ca > > Tatiana Tomljanovic > Media Specialist, KPU > t: 604.599.2883 <(604)%20599-2883> > c: 604.364.1288 <(604)%20364-1288> > *tatiana.tomljanovic(a)kpu.ca <tatiana.tomljanovic(a)kpu.ca>* > > *For more KPU news:* > @KPUmedia > <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH30VHblxObreFqK4IUqyWt%2BifschCsY4LNQsH2bXaAq7uUR8JCHGiPLZXoyxG0htvylNeKwtV%2B3N&G=0&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FKPUmedia&I=20161212202136.000000334129%40mail6-51-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU4NGYwNmM5N2M3OGIxMDQ2YjI3N2ExZTs%3D&S=sfY2zCeMFyvG-Gsz47eq97gr3YcwLMW6tXKRJt4btmo> > kpu.ca/newsroom > <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH30VHblxObreFqK4IUqyWt%2BifschCsY4LNQsH2bXaAq7uUR8JCHGiPLZXoyxG0htvylNeKwtV%2B3N&G=0&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kpu.ca%2Fnewsroom&I=20161212202136.000000334129%40mail6-51-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU4NGYwNmM5N2M3OGIxMDQ2YjI3N2ExZTs%3D&S=jbw6tVbtmcLIUxP3TCetIKXAHmwMvLkWNymuF_uCsIU> > Flickr > <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH30VHblxObreFqK4IUqyWt%2BifschCsY4LNQsH2bXaAq7uUR8JCHGiPLZXoyxG0htvylNeKwtV%2B3N&G=0&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F113354593%40N04%2F&I=20161212202136.000000334129%40mail6-51-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU4NGYwNmM5N2M3OGIxMDQ2YjI3N2ExZTs%3D&S=I9n66PV02Z2cLfDR_UuW7X-nIVxvy_0GB06Y3oSdle0> > RSS > <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFEF9P0XN9HJB14ltnTgt2r4zKtmGsiA5bfE55aykH30VHblxObreFqK4IUqyWt%2BifschCsY4LNQsH2bXaAq7uUR8JCHGiPLZXoyxG0htvylNeKwtV%2B3N&G=0&R=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kpu.ca%2Fnews%2Fpress-releases%2Frss&I=20161212202136.000000334129%40mail6-51-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU4NGYwNmM5N2M3OGIxMDQ2YjI3N2ExZTs%3D&S=egNoQUfmiR4hpJ4wl0l5wum7-5KHl3QA2v86WLQkCcs> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Openkpu mailing list > Openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca > http://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman/listinfo/openkpu > > -- > *Amanda Coolidge,** MEd* > > > *Senior Manager of Open Education* > *BCcampus | connect.collaborate.innovate.* > *250-8 <callto:250-580-6949>18-4592 | acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca > <acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca>* > *120-645 Fort Street | **Coast and Straits Salish *Territory *|* *Victoria, > B.C. | *V8W1G2 > *BCcampus.ca <http://bccampus.ca/> | @BCcampus | #BCcampus* > > *Sign up for* *BCcampus news > <http://bccampus.ca/bccampus-around-the-web/>* > > _______________________________________________ > Canadaoer mailing list > Canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca > http://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman/listinfo/canadaoer > > -- *Brady Yano * Assistant Director of Open Education • SPARC <http://sparcopen.org> +1 (604) 345-6826 • brady(a)sparcopen.org _______________________________________________ Canadaoer mailing list Canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca http://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman/listinfo/canadaoer </div>

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Re: [Canadaoer] Fwd: [Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does free sound?
by Naza Djafarova 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

I wish we can do it On Nov 1, 2017 2:49 PM, "Krysta McNutt" <krystam(a)ualberta.ca> wrote: Amazing - great work. Lead the way!! How inspiring! -- Krysta McNutt, PMP Open Education Project Manager Centre for Teaching and Learning University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada krystam(a)ualberta.ca | 780-710-5674 | @mcnuttsays <http://www.twitter.com/mcnuttsays> Designing with OER Fellow, Open Education Group <http://openedgroup.org/doer-fellowship>, Community Lead, Alberta Open Education <http://www.albertaoer.com/> Community of Practice, Creative Commons Open Education Platform <https://github.com/creativecommons/network-platforms/blob/master/Open-Educa…> Member, CC-Canada <https://twitter.com/CC_Canada> Join the UA Open Education Interest Group, here <http://www.mailman.srv.ualberta.ca/mailman/listinfo/openeducation>. Learn more about Open Education at the UofA, here <https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/teaching-developme…> . *The University of Alberta is located **o**n Treaty 6 territory, the territory of the Papaschase, and the homeland of the * *Métis Nation.* On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Jenni Hayman <jhayman(a)ecampusontario.ca> wrote: > Crazy amazing work our west coast friends! > ------------------------------ > *From:* Canadaoer <canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca> on behalf of Brady > Yano <brady(a)sparcopen.org> > *Sent:* November 1, 2017 2:35:20 PM > *To:* Amanda Coolidge > *Cc:* canadaoer > *Subject:* Re: [Canadaoer] Fwd: [Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does > free sound? > > Congrats Rajiv, BCcampus, KPU and all those involved! > > On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 11:24 AM, Amanda Coolidge <acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca> > wrote: > >> Congratulations to KPU- the first Zed Cred program in Canada! >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From: *"Caroline Daniels" <Caroline.Daniels(a)kpu.ca> >> *To: *"Openkpu" <openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca> >> *Sent: *Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:02:35 AM >> *Subject: *[Openkpu] Textbooks too pricey? How does free sound? >> >> This is very exciting new for Open Studies at KPU! Congrats to all of you >> who were so involved in getting this off the ground! >> >> >> >> *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* >> November 1, 2017 >> >> *KPU unveils sweet suite of courses with no-cost textbooks* >> >> *Metro Vancouver, B.C.* – Students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University >> (KPU) are about to save thousands of dollars on their education, thanks to >> dozens of courses that don’t require expensive, commercial textbooks. >> >> Launched Nov. 1, the courses are part of KPU’s Zed Cred program, which is >> the first of its kind in Canada. The "Z" in Zed Cred refers to zero >> textbook costs and the “Cred” refers to an entire degree program, in this >> case KPU’s certificate of arts credential. >> >> “Even a single textbook can cost well over $100, which means a student >> can spend thousands of dollars on textbooks on top of the cost of tuition >> during their post-secondary career,” said Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani, a university >> teaching fellow in open studies and psychology instructor. >> >> KPU has launched close to 50 courses in the Faculty of Arts that use >> either free open textbooks or free library materials that are available >> online. >> >> Third-year KPU psychology student Bethany Borkowski is already planning >> to take three Zed Cred courses in counselling psychology, sociology, and >> journalism. Borkowski estimates she’s spent about $700 on textbooks to >> date, despite buying mostly old and used editions. >> >> “The high cost of textbooks limits university learning to those who have >> accessibility and the financial resources available to cover additional >> costs,” says Borkowski. “I know many people who do not buy textbooks >> because of the cost, and they miss out on valuable information for a >> course.” >> >> In fact, Jhangiani recently published his research showing that 54 per >> cent of BC post-secondary students do not purchase at least one of their >> required course textbooks because of cost. >> >> The introduction of Zed Cred means Borkowski will no longer have to guess >> what page an instructor is referring to due to differences in their >> respective textbook editions, she’ll have access to her materials anywhere, >> and she won’t have to carry any heavy tomes around with her. >> >> Borkowski says open educational resources also make courses much more >> engaging. >> >> “Instead of just reading from a textbook, we had access to more resources >> online through hyperlinks in the text and suggested readings from the >> instructor.” >> >> KPU’s Zed Cred was made possible thanks to a $35,000 grant from BCcampus >> to adopt and adapt pre-existing free online open education resources as >> well as create new ones. >> >> KPU also received an Open Education Resource Grant, which matches >> BCcampus funding with KPU funding for creating new open textbooks, >> redesigning existing resources, and providing workshops, training and other >> support services. >> >> KPU is already the leading institutional adopter of open textbooks in >> B.C. >> >> “KPU is a proudly open access university,” notes Dr. Diane Purvey, dean >> of the Faculty of Arts. “Zed Cred is in complete alignment with our mission >> to create pathways to enable all learners to become successful.” >> >> For more information, visit http://www.kpu.ca/arts/zedcred >> <http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=w8Bl7ZSLqC%2BFFE…> >> . >> >> *About Kwantlen Polytechnic University* >> *Kwantlen Polytechnic University has served the Metro Vancouver region >> since 1981, and has opened doors to success for more than 200,000 learners. >> Four campuses—Richmond, Surrey, Cloverdale and Langley—offer a >> comprehensive range of sought-after programs in business, liberal arts, >> design, health, science and horticulture, trades and technology, and >> academic and career advancement. Over 19,000 students annually have a >> choice from over 120 programs, including bachelor’s degrees, associate >> degrees, diplomas, certificates, citations and apprenticeships. 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Instructor looking for ECE resources
by Trent Gill 01 Nov '17

01 Nov '17

I have an instructor looking for open educational resources to help develop an introductory course in Early Childhood Education. I think I've looked in most of the repositories I know of but can't seem to find anything. Any tips? Thanks, Trent Gill, MA Tel: 204.727.9668 ext 206 gillt(a)campusmanitoba.ca<mailto:gillt(a)campusmanitoba.ca> Campus Manitoba www.campusmanitoba.ca<http://www.campusmanitoba.ca>

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