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New OERs at KPU!
by Canada Open Education Resources 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Hi everyone! I’m excited to share with you the following new three new OERs that have been published at KPU over the last month. * Organic Chemistry II * Storying Universal Design for Learning * Anatomy and Physiology II: Student Resources and Lab Manual Organic Chemistry II By Xin Liu An open textbook that is suitable for the second semester of Organic Chemistry. This book focuses on providing a strong understanding of the reaction mechanisms of common organic functional groups, which includes alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, as well as carbohydrates. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/organicchemistry2/> [cid:image001.png(a)01DB0B56.614A16A0] Storying Universal Design for Learning By Seanna Takacs, Lilach Marom, Alex Vanderveen, and Arley Cruthers This resource compiles post-secondary student voices on accessible teaching practices and universal design for learning (UDL) components that have been integrated into their classes. Students reflect on meaningfulness and engagement, accommodation plans, course design, and instructor supportiveness. This guide offers suggestions for teaching to support instructors in building more accessible classrooms. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/storyingudl/> [cid:image002.png(a)01DB0B56.614A16A0] Anatomy and Physiology II: Student Resources and Lab Manual Edited by Michael Kiraly Within this package students will find a study guide in the form of student learning objectives. Also contained with are weekly laboratory activities related to the following; urinary system, nervous system and special senses, immunity and response to injury and infection, reproductive systems, pregnancy and embryology. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/anatomyandphysiology2/> [cid:image003.png(a)01DB0B56.614A16A0] [cid:image004.png(a)01DB0B56.614A16A0] 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> Through active intentional partnering, the Teaching & Learning Commons provides pedagogical leadership that is grounded in community, ethics, creativity, and care. Kwantlen Polytechnic University ► Where thought meets action We at Kwantlen Polytechnic University respectfully acknowledge that we work, live, and study in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xwməθkwəyə̓ m (Musqueam), qi̓ cə̓ y̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), scə̓ waθən (Tsawwassen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), Kwikwetlem, and the lands of the qw̓ ɑ:nƛ̓ ə̓ n̓ (Kwantlen) First Nation, which gifted its name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, we recognize our commitment to address and reduce the ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience.

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Call for submissions and reviewers – Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries
by Canada Open Education Resources 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

Hello all! We are excited to announce the launch of the Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries<https://joi-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/joi/index> (JOI)! Our new journal aims to explore and promote the advancement of open research and scholarship initiatives involving academic libraries or other academic and research support units. As we embark on this transformative journey, we will be calling for contributions from academic library professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners to our new journal. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * Open Initiatives in Higher Education/Academic Libraries: Highlighting innovative initiatives and case studies conducted by academic library personnel that promote open scholarship within higher education institutions and the academic library environment, including policy development, advocacy efforts, and community engagement. * Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Open Access: Exploring collaborative initiatives and partnerships between academic libraries, researchers, publishers, funders, and other stakeholders to advance open access principles across disciplinary boundaries. * Research Data Management: Exploring best practices, tools, and strategies for effective management, curation, publishing, and sharing of research data within academic library settings and campus research communities. * Scholarly Communications: Investigating innovative approaches to scholarly communication, including publication ethics, author rights advocacy, peer review systems, and metrics for evaluating scholarly impact. * Copyright: Analyzing legal frameworks, policies, and practices related to copyright issues in the context of open scholarship, including fair use and fair dealing, licensing, and related intellectual property rights. * Grant Proposal Support: Providing insights and resources for supporting researchers in securing funding for open scholarship initiatives, including grant writing tips, funding opportunities, and collaboration strategies. * Teaching and Learning: Exploring open pedagogical approaches, instructional design, and educational resources for integrating open scholarship principles into student learning experiences through academic libraries. * Open Access Publishing: Examining the challenges and opportunities associated with open access publishing or alternative publishing models, including institutional repositories, open access journals, and library publishing programs. * Technology Ecosystems and Infrastructure: Investigating how technology and metadata ecosystems are leveraged to support open initiatives. * Emerging Technologies: Applications of emerging technologies, including generative AI, to enhance open initiative process and practice. Submission Guidelines: * Manuscripts should be original contributions and adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines. * Submissions must be made through our online submission system. * Authors are encouraged to carefully review the scope of the journal and ensure that their submissions align with the aims and objectives outlined above. * Please review our complete Submission Guidelines<https://joi-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/joi/about/submissions> on the website. Important Dates: * Submission Deadline: March 7th, 2025 * Expected Publication: September 2025 How to Submit: Authors interested in contributing to the inaugural issue of JOI are invited to submit their manuscripts through Open Journal System's submission portal here<https://joi-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/joi/about>. If you are not ready to submit a manuscript, consider becoming an open peer reviewer! Register here<https://joi-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/joi/user/register>, making sure to include your reviewing interests. For inquiries or further information, please contact joi.editorial(a)gmail.com<mailto:joi.editorial(a)gmail.com>. Thank you! Mélanie Brunet Reviews Co-Editor Journal of Open Initiatives in Academic Libraries<https://joi-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/joi/index> Mélanie Brunet, PhD, MI (elle/she/her) Bibliothécaire de l'éducation ouverte (intérimaire) | Open Education Librarian (Interim) Apprentissage et réussite scolaire | Learning and Student Success Bibliothèque de l'Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Library melanie.brunet(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:melanie.brunet(a)uottawa.ca> ORCID : orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-340X<http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-340X>

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