December 2020 - Canadaoer - lists.bccampus.ca

Update on Vretta's printing of OpenStax books
by Arianna Cheveldave 09 Dec '20

09 Dec '20

This message is sent on behalf of Lauri Aesoph. Dear colleagues: It's been more than a year since Toronto-based Vretta agreed to be the Canadian distributor for OpenStax hardcover textbooks<https://bccampus.ca/2020/04/28/hard-back-openstax-books-come-to-canada/>, two years after BCcampus approached OpenStax about providing this service as an option. Since then, BCcampus and Campus Manitoba have met with Vretta regularly to gauge response to this opportunity and discuss service finetuning that best fit need. Adjustments were made throughout the pandemic to ensure that printed OpenStax textbooks continued to be available. With the January term around the corner, Vretta is ready to receive textbook orders and answer questions as it and its collaborators—BCcampus and Campus Manitoba—look to improve access to their OpenStax inventory of hardback books. Details regarding service improvements will be shared in 2021. In the meantime, questions regarding this service can be directed to Vretta Account Manager, Shoeb Mozammel, at shoeb.mozammel(a)vretta.com. Regards, Lauri Aesoph Manager, Open Education, BCcampus

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Cascadia 2021 Call for Proposals
by Arianna Cheveldave 07 Dec '20

07 Dec '20

Dear colleagues, The call for proposals for Cascadia 2021 — an online open education conference hosted by BCcampus from April 27 to 29, 2021 — is now open. We invite you to submit a session proposal that pertains to one of our six conference focus areas, which are: 1. Equity and access 2. Scalability 3. Fostering growth in the OER ecosystem 4. Adaptability in trades, vocational, and career training 5. Orientation to open education 6. Collaborative practices Please see the Cascadia 2021 Call for Proposals<https://cascadia.bccampus.ca/call-for-proposals/> for further information. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2021. We look forward to receiving your submissions. Best, Arianna Cheveldave Coordinator, Open Education, BCcampus Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: ariannacheveldave<https://ca.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave> • Pronouns: She/her ________________________________ I acknowledge that the land I live, work, and play on is the unceded territory of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), W̱SÁNEĆ, and Songhees Nation of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples. I thank them for their hospitality.

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OE-specific positions in Canada
by Krysta McNutt 04 Dec '20

04 Dec '20

Hello everyone, I’m hoping to connect with individuals in Canada who hold a role that is specifically dedicated to open education. My role at my institution is dedicated to OE from within our Centre for Teaching and Learning. I would love to get insight on how other institutions are positioning OE roles and what is working well/not well, barriers, etc. I hope you are all winding down for the holiday season soon! Thank you so much. Krysta -- Krysta McNutt, PMP Open Education Lead Centre for Teaching and Learning University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada krystam(a)ualberta.ca | 780-710-5674 Subscribe to CTL's Monthly Newsletter <https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/events/newsletter.…> The University of Alberta is located on Treaty 6 territory, the territory of the Papaschase, and the homeland of the Métis Nation -- -- Krysta McNutt, PMP Open Education Lead Centre for Teaching and Learning University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada krystam(a)ualberta.ca | 780-710-5674 Subscribe to CTL's Monthly Newsletter <https://ualberta.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=e41612c074c272daa0649aeff&…> *The University of Alberta is located **o**n Treaty 6 territory, the territory of the Papaschase, and the homeland of the **Métis Nation.*

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SPARC Crafts Language in Response to COVID-19 Publisher Offers
by Arianna Cheveldave 01 Dec '20

01 Dec '20

Dear colleagues, As publishers provide students and faculty with temporary free access to learning materials during the COVID-19 crisis, concerns have been raised about access and time limitations associated with the offers. Working with members of the library community, SPARC has developed the following template that can be used to communicate with publishers about the restrictions<https://sparcopen.org/sparc-crafts-language-in-response-to-covid-19-publish…>. Please share with anyone who may find this helpful. Best, Arianna Cheveldave Coordinator, Open Education, BCcampus Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: ariannacheveldave<https://ca.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave> • Pronouns: She/her ________________________________ I acknowledge that the land I live, work, and play on is the unceded territory of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), W̱SÁNEĆ, and Songhees Nation of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples. I thank them for their hospitality.

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