August 2022 - Canadaoer - lists.bccampus.ca

New Open Textbook - Language Learning in K-12 Schools: Theories, Methodologies, and Best Practices
by Ross, Heather 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

I'm happy to announce a new open textbook from the University of Saskatchewan, Language Learning in K-12 Schools: Theories, Methodologies, and Best Practices. https://openpress.usask.ca/languagelearningk12/ This book carries a CC-BY-SA-ND license, but you can arrange for possible permission to adapt the material through the author, who is CCd on this email. [https://openpress.usask.ca/app/uploads/sites/161/2022/08/Language-Learning-…]<https://openpress.usask.ca/languagelearningk12/> Language Learning in K-12 Schools: Theories, Methodologies, and Best Practices – Simple Book Publishing - openpress.usask.ca<https://openpress.usask.ca/languagelearningk12/> Book Description. This Open Educational Resource (OER) text is intended for both pre-service and practicing teachers who are interested in gaining professional knowledge about language teaching methodologies, strategies, and best practices in K-12 settings. openpress.usask.ca Heather M. Ross, BA BEd MEd Educational Development Specialist University of Saskatchewan Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Ph: 306-966-5327 Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca<http://open.usask.ca/> [cid:aa657609-d042-4eaf-9167-58de50bfc4b3]

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Decolonizing Introductory Psychology: Request for Resources
by Arianna Cheveldave 29 Aug '22

29 Aug '22

Dear colleagues, A special taskforce from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology is requesting resources used to decolonize the teaching of introductory psychology. If you include elements in your introductory psychology course that aim to decolonize and/or indigenize the course, they would love to hear about it. You can share your resources using the Decolonizing Introductory Psychology Google Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLBsw_F5cWGrABppfTpy85Vpbxn7gA6mE…>, where you may also find descriptions of real examples of decolonized psychology resources and pedagogy. Resources might include: * Class activities * Assignments * Lecture content * Suggested readings * Syllabus structure * Tips and tricks for reconceptualizing core theories and concepts in psychology Currently, there is no deadline for sharing resources. Best, Arianna Cheveldave [Hear my name]<http://nmdrp.me/ariannacheveldave> 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 Need help with LaTeX<https://www.overleaf.com/learn/latex/Learn_LaTeX_in_30_minutes#What_is_LaTe…>? Contact latexsupport(a)bccampus.ca ________________________________ 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), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. I thank them for their hospitality.

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Looking for research on OER impact on students in Economics courses
by Jessica Norman 29 Aug '22

29 Aug '22

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knows of published journal articles, book chapters, etc. that focus on the impact on students of OER use in Economics courses? (Instructor is interested in Introductory Economics, but I'm happy to give them any type of Economics or even Business courses at this point.) Searching Google, Google Scholar, and article databases using terms such as "economics" is not working well, as I'm not only running into OER textbooks but also analysis of economic impact of OER programs, neither of which is helpful. Any leads are greatly appreciated! Thanks bunches, Jessica [cid:image001.png(a)01D8BBA6.729A7500] Jessica Norman, MLS Open Educational Resources Librarian Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation SAFA Table Officer, Division IV (She/Her) Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stand Grad Building, MC113 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Oki, Amba'wastitch, Danit'ada, Tân'si, Hello. I would like to acknowledge that SAIT is situated on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which, today encompasses the Indigenous people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta: the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Northwest Métis Homeland - Region 3. The City of Calgary is part of a region that the Blackfoot tribes of Southern Alberta described as Moh'kinsstis, meaning 'Elbow,' in reference to its location at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers.

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Question About Tracking OER Usage
by Ross, Heather 26 Aug '22

26 Aug '22

I have a question related to tracking OER usage. We have a few courses where students aren't required to buy texts because of the way the course was designed but have started using open textbooks to provide students with a resource they may find useful. One example is one of our Engineering courses. There is no book required, but the instructor is going to include the new Guide to using MATLAB open textbook so students have a resource they may find useful in that course. My question is, would you count the students in those courses in your "students benefitting from OER" numbers or do you limit those numbers to only cases where a commercial textbook is being replaced thus saving students money? Thank you. Heather M. Ross, BA BEd MEd Educational Development Specialist University of Saskatchewan Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Ph: 306-966-5327 Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca<http://open.usask.ca/> [cid:9b8ae78c-044e-4336-9c5d-6055278768f0]

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