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Update on the University of Alberta's Opening Up Copyright Instructional Module Series
by Michael McNally 02 May '19

02 May '19

Dear Canada OER Community, The team behind the University of Alberta’s Opening Up Copyright instructional modules is pleased to share an update on the series. This past winter six new instructional modules have been created. The six new modules are: - Including Third Party Content in Your Work - Makerspaces and Copyright - The Berne and TRIPS Agreements - Publishing Agreements - Alberta (Education) v. Access Copyright - Section 3: Copyright in Works The six new modules complement the previous eight, for a total of 14 modules now in the series. All of the modules can be found here: https://sites.library.ualberta.ca/copyright/ We’d also like to emphasize that these modules are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) licence so that they can be adopted and adapted by anyone. On the page for each module you will find a link to the associated script and slides, to allow for adaptation. The scripts and slides are also made available under a CC-BY licence. More information about the series is available on the “About” page ( https://sites.library.ualberta.ca/copyright/about/) In addition, we would like to highlight the Opening Up Copyright Community Pages ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Ul4YeOovdLOEaczPK7RipG_OgOd7etOcJI8ppT…) The Community Pages provide an overview of the entire suite of modules to be developed as part of the series, and also indicates which modules are currently under development. Furthermore, we encourage you to contribute to the individual module pages, where we hope to collect your ideas, feedback or suggestions. Please consider sharing suggestions for Learning Objectives, ideas for Narratives or Contextual Stories, Test Questions, Links to Useful Resources, or Other Suggestions for modules that interest you. You also have the option of including your name on these pages, so that we can provide attribution for your contributions at the end of the module. Completed modules will be revised in the summer of 2019, based on feedback provided in the Community Pages or sent directly to copyright(a)ualberta.ca with the subject line “OER Copyright Module.” The Opening Up Copyright instructional modules series receives funding through the Centre for Teaching and Learning’s Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund <https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/grants/tlef> at the University of Alberta. Michael -- Michael B. McNally, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education (School of Library and Information Studies) 5-171 Education North, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta CANADA T6G 2J4 mmcnally(a)ualberta.ca Phone: 780-492-3934 Fax: 780-492-2430

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Hello from eCampusOntario!
by Lena Patterson 02 May '19

02 May '19

Dear Canada OER, It’s been far too long. I want to take a moment to introduce you all to three new members of the team working on the Open at Scale projects<http://openatscale.ca/> at eCampusOntario: * Emily Carlisle, Editorial Lead, Open at Scale: @emilycarlisle07 * Brandon Carson, Program Manager, Open at Scale – Business: @BrandonCarsonEd * Lindsay Woodside, Program Manager, Open at Scale – Nursing: @LindsayWoodside A lot has happened in Ontario since our last session and I’m sure the same is true in your province / at your institution! How about we get together again soon to reconnect? We really want to hear how you are all doing. Please complete the doodle poll and let us know what works for you: https://doodle.com/poll/gnpmdwf38ik2qcia Hoping to see you all soon, Lena // Lena Patterson Senior Director, Programs and Stakeholder Relations eCampusOntario 416.275.0190 [eCampusOntario] 372 Bay St, 14th Floor Toronto, ON, M5H 2W9

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Release Form For Open Licensing
by Ross, Heather 01 May '19

01 May '19

I have an instructor working on an open textbook on soil science. She wants to ask colleagues to take pictures of soils this summer when they’re out and about. She’s wondering if there is a release form that she could have them sign indicating that they give permission for the images to carry an open license. I’m assuming that she doesn’t want them to have to go through and put this information on their pictures or the files. Does anybody use something like this? Would you please send me or point me toward a copy or a template? Thank you very much. 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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Follow-up: Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook?
by Jessica Norman 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Hi All, Thanks for all the feedback from my earlier question about educating student around a new OER text. I thought I would share the wording I developed based on Christina Trunnell’s infographic and other folks’ comments. I’m sticking with a text announcement for right now as it is going to be pushed out as a LMS announcement within the courses, in addition to being placed on the 3rd page of the PDF file. [cid:image004.jpg(a)01D4FC09.D283B860] Great News! Your course is using an Open Education digital textbook! What does Open Education mean? Open Education textbooks are a type of Open Education Resource (OER) that have been licensed to be freely used, adapted, and distributed. Open Education textbooks are free for you to use. This book is licensed with a Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share-Alike 4.0 license (CC BY NC SA 4.0) which allows you to make changes, save, and print this book as long as the use is non-commercial. Unlike other ebooks, this book does not require a username and password, and you can keep it forever! What does digital mean? This textbook is provided in a PDF file that you can access on most smartphones, tablets, and computers. The digital format means additional information, such as alternative image tags and live links, can be included. This PDF file has also been optimized to work with the most common forms of adaptive technology. You can also use handy features such as highlighting, note-taking, and using ctrl-f to find concepts quickly within the e-book to help you with your studies. Copy and paste sections into your favorite flashcard or study system and share with friends! Can I print a copy of this book? Yes, the open license means that you can print any or all parts of this book for personal use. For example, you can take the PDF file to the X-Docs Centre on campus and have the book printed in black and white, double sided, coil bound for approximately $18.50 + GST. (Costs may change without notice.) (OER logo<https://skylinecollege.edu/ztc/images/oerlogoweb.jpg> by Skyline College<https://skylinecollege.edu/ztc/images/oerlogoweb.jpg> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>) Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 – 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her From: Andrew Sheppard [mailto:andrew.sheppard(a)sfcollege.edu] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 2:35 PM To: Jessica Norman <jessica.norman(a)sait.ca>; Hickey, Ruth B. <rbhickey(a)mun.ca> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org> Subject: RE: Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? Hi, Jessica. I like this line of thinking. I also like the idea that students may come to *expect* more OERs in their classes as they learn about their existence, wide-spread availability and value. This increased knowledge and curiosity may prompt more faculty adoption of these resources. Best, Andy From: cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com> <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Jessica Norman Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 3:57 PM To: Hickey, Ruth B. <rbhickey(a)mun.ca<mailto:rbhickey(a)mun.ca>> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: RE: Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? Caution: This email originated outside Santa Fe College. Consider carefully before sharing information, clicking links and opening attachments. Hi Ruth, The primary reason we want to be more explicit with students about the format of this new textbook is to make sure students utilize it fully. Our student survey showed that students’ previous experience with traditionally published digital books meant that they assumed that this digital OER also required an onerous log-in process, was only available for a limited time, and had limited printing and download options. While we (the OER support folks) knew the textbook was “open” and not just digital, we learned that both the students and the faculty didn’t necessarily realize that fact. What we want to teach the students (and the faculty) is that an open textbook means that they now have the ability to retain, modify, share, and print the resource. We plan to give concrete examples that apply to student situations (i.e., “Since you can modify this text, you can now load sections of the content into quiz programs or flash card programs without violating the licence!”). We will be surveying the students again next fall and our hypothesis is that we will see both use of and satisfaction with the textbook increase once students are aware of the flexibility of OER. Of course, I will also be happy if a few of these informed students then become interested in OER and/or talk to their other instructors about using OER texts as it would raise our profile on campus. Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 – 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her From: Hickey, Ruth B. [mailto:rbhickey(a)mun.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 7:21 AM To: Jessica Norman <jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca>> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: RE: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? Hi Jessica, Thanks so much for sharing this – I am really enjoying this conversation. I am curious to know why you feel it is important to be explicit about the “openness” of the resource? My thought is that the importance is in the value of the resource to the actual learning experience. Did the students find the book helped with their learning and their ability to success in the course? The fact that it was open would be considered an added bonus from my perspective. I too teach communications online so I am really interested in your perspective here. I would like to know what kind of change you were hoping to experience? Also, what was the name of the textbook you tried? Thanks. Ruth Ruth Hickey | Mgr. Learning Design and Development Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) – Memorial University of Newfoundland 709 864 2836 This electronic communication is governed by Memorial University Policies<http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_2012.php>. We respectfully acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, of which the city of St. John’s is the capital city, as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk. Today, these lands are home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We would also like to acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, Inuit and Southern Inuit of this province. From: Canadaoer <canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca>> On Behalf Of Jessica Norman Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 4:53 PM To: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? This past semester, we ran approximately 80 Communications classes with an OER PDF textbook. Late in the semester, we surveyed the students about their use of and satisfaction with the textbook and the results were, well, lackluster. The results seemed to show that a significant number of students didn’t know they were using an OER, they just thought it was an online book. They didn’t understand what an OER was and what they could do with it, therefore they didn’t see much value. After talking to the course coordinator, I realized that the faculty had not been given any specific information about the OER nor were they asked to talk to the students about this new OER textbook and how it could be used. Lesson Learned: We can’t just add this new type of learning material to a course and assume that the students and faculty understand the value and significance of the change. I’d like to craft some standard messaging – text, video, infographic? – that can be included in all fall LMS course shells to make sure that students understand what they can do with this OER. I’m wondering: A) did anyone else have this occur in a course, where OER was introduced but the students (and maybe faculty too) didn’t recognize the significance of the change? B) has anyone else crafted a message like this that they would be willing to share? Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 – 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her -- If you have any questions about this group, contact lizyata(a)oeconsortium.org<mailto:lizyata(a)oeconsortium.org> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CCCOER Advisory" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cccoer-advisory+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com>. 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Open textbook archive note: Introduction to Financial Accounting - Third Edition
by Josie Gray 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Hello all, *Apologies for any cross-posting.* Just so you know, [ https://open.bccampus.ca/browse-our-collection/find-open-textbooks/?uuid=f4… | Introduction to Financial Accounting - Third Edition ] will be archived on June 1, 2019. It is being replaced by [ https://open.bccampus.ca/browse-our-collection/find-open-textbooks/?uuid=f7… | Introduction to Financial Accounting: International Financial Reporting Standards (Lyryx) ] . Feel free to contact me with any questions. Best, Josie Josie Gray, BA (Hons.) Coordinator of Collection Quality, BCcampus Open Education Cell: [ tel:250-588-2141 | 250-588-2141 ] • Pronouns: She/her Email: [ mailto:jgray(a)bccampus.ca | jgray(a)bccampus.ca ] Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/josiea_g | @josiea_g ] • Skype: jgray(a)bccampus.ca [ https://open.bccampus.ca/ | open.BCcampus.ca ] • [ https://twitter.com/BCcampus | @BCcampus ] • [ https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCcampus?src=hash | #BCcampus ] I acknowledge that the land on which I work and live is the traditional territory of the Lkwungen-speaking people.

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Re: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook?
by Trunnell, Christina 16 Apr '19

16 Apr '19

I agree with Jessica, that it is important for students to know the difference. I also found that the more they know, the bigger advocates for OER outreach to faculty they become. I started putting this infographic up in all of my class shells as well as in the syllabus packet. It has sparked some great conversations with students over the years. Christina Trunnell TRAILS OER Statewide Coordinator Montana State University Library PO BOX 173320 Bozeman, MT 59717-3320 406-994-5715 Schedule a conversation today<https://doodle.com/trailsoer>. [cid:image002.png(a)01D4F44C.8C3EE150] From: cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Andrew Sheppard Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 2:35 PM To: Jessica Norman <jessica.norman(a)sait.ca>; Hickey, Ruth B. <rbhickey(a)mun.ca> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org> Subject: RE: Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? NOTICE: This email originated from outside of your organization. Do not click links, open attachments, or respond unless you were expecting this message and know the content is safe. Hi, Jessica. I like this line of thinking. I also like the idea that students may come to *expect* more OERs in their classes as they learn about their existence, wide-spread availability and value. This increased knowledge and curiosity may prompt more faculty adoption of these resources. Best, Andy From: cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com> <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Jessica Norman Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 3:57 PM To: Hickey, Ruth B. <rbhickey(a)mun.ca<mailto:rbhickey(a)mun.ca>> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: RE: Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? Caution: This email originated outside Santa Fe College. Consider carefully before sharing information, clicking links and opening attachments. Hi Ruth, The primary reason we want to be more explicit with students about the format of this new textbook is to make sure students utilize it fully. Our student survey showed that students’ previous experience with traditionally published digital books meant that they assumed that this digital OER also required an onerous log-in process, was only available for a limited time, and had limited printing and download options. While we (the OER support folks) knew the textbook was “open” and not just digital, we learned that both the students and the faculty didn’t necessarily realize that fact. What we want to teach the students (and the faculty) is that an open textbook means that they now have the ability to retain, modify, share, and print the resource. We plan to give concrete examples that apply to student situations (i.e., “Since you can modify this text, you can now load sections of the content into quiz programs or flash card programs without violating the licence!”). We will be surveying the students again next fall and our hypothesis is that we will see both use of and satisfaction with the textbook increase once students are aware of the flexibility of OER. Of course, I will also be happy if a few of these informed students then become interested in OER and/or talk to their other instructors about using OER texts as it would raise our profile on campus. Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 – 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her From: Hickey, Ruth B. [mailto:rbhickey(a)mun.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 7:21 AM To: Jessica Norman <jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca>> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: RE: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? Hi Jessica, Thanks so much for sharing this – I am really enjoying this conversation. I am curious to know why you feel it is important to be explicit about the “openness” of the resource? My thought is that the importance is in the value of the resource to the actual learning experience. Did the students find the book helped with their learning and their ability to success in the course? The fact that it was open would be considered an added bonus from my perspective. I too teach communications online so I am really interested in your perspective here. I would like to know what kind of change you were hoping to experience? Also, what was the name of the textbook you tried? Thanks. Ruth Ruth Hickey | Mgr. Learning Design and Development Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) – Memorial University of Newfoundland 709 864 2836 This electronic communication is governed by Memorial University Policies<http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_2012.php>. We respectfully acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, of which the city of St. John’s is the capital city, as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk. Today, these lands are home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We would also like to acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, Inuit and Southern Inuit of this province. From: Canadaoer <canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca>> On Behalf Of Jessica Norman Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 4:53 PM To: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? This past semester, we ran approximately 80 Communications classes with an OER PDF textbook. Late in the semester, we surveyed the students about their use of and satisfaction with the textbook and the results were, well, lackluster. The results seemed to show that a significant number of students didn’t know they were using an OER, they just thought it was an online book. They didn’t understand what an OER was and what they could do with it, therefore they didn’t see much value. After talking to the course coordinator, I realized that the faculty had not been given any specific information about the OER nor were they asked to talk to the students about this new OER textbook and how it could be used. Lesson Learned: We can’t just add this new type of learning material to a course and assume that the students and faculty understand the value and significance of the change. I’d like to craft some standard messaging – text, video, infographic? – that can be included in all fall LMS course shells to make sure that students understand what they can do with this OER. I’m wondering: A) did anyone else have this occur in a course, where OER was introduced but the students (and maybe faculty too) didn’t recognize the significance of the change? B) has anyone else crafted a message like this that they would be willing to share? Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 – 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her -- If you have any questions about this group, contact lizyata(a)oeconsortium.org<mailto:lizyata(a)oeconsortium.org> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CCCOER Advisory" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cccoer-advisory+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com>. 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Re: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook?
by Jessica Norman 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Hi Ruth, The primary reason we want to be more explicit with students about the format of this new textbook is to make sure students utilize it fully. Our student survey showed that students' previous experience with traditionally published digital books meant that they assumed that this digital OER also required an onerous log-in process, was only available for a limited time, and had limited printing and download options. While we (the OER support folks) knew the textbook was "open" and not just digital, we learned that both the students and the faculty didn't necessarily realize that fact. What we want to teach the students (and the faculty) is that an open textbook means that they now have the ability to retain, modify, share, and print the resource. We plan to give concrete examples that apply to student situations (i.e., "Since you can modify this text, you can now load sections of the content into quiz programs or flash card programs without violating the licence!"). We will be surveying the students again next fall and our hypothesis is that we will see both use of and satisfaction with the textbook increase once students are aware of the flexibility of OER. Of course, I will also be happy if a few of these informed students then become interested in OER and/or talk to their other instructors about using OER texts as it would raise our profile on campus. Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her From: Hickey, Ruth B. [mailto:rbhickey(a)mun.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 7:21 AM To: Jessica Norman <jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Cc: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org> Subject: RE: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? Hi Jessica, Thanks so much for sharing this - I am really enjoying this conversation. I am curious to know why you feel it is important to be explicit about the "openness" of the resource? My thought is that the importance is in the value of the resource to the actual learning experience. Did the students find the book helped with their learning and their ability to success in the course? The fact that it was open would be considered an added bonus from my perspective. I too teach communications online so I am really interested in your perspective here. I would like to know what kind of change you were hoping to experience? Also, what was the name of the textbook you tried? Thanks. Ruth Ruth Hickey | Mgr. Learning Design and Development Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) - Memorial University of Newfoundland 709 864 2836 This electronic communication is governed by Memorial University Policies<http://www.mun.ca/cc/policies/electronic_communications_disclaimer_2012.php>. We respectfully acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, of which the city of St. John's is the capital city, as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk. Today, these lands are home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We would also like to acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi'kmaq, Innu, Inuit and Southern Inuit of this province. From: Canadaoer <canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca>> On Behalf Of Jessica Norman Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 4:53 PM To: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>>; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com>>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca<mailto:canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca>; SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org<mailto:liboer(a)sparcopen.org>> Subject: [Canadaoer] Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook? This past semester, we ran approximately 80 Communications classes with an OER PDF textbook. Late in the semester, we surveyed the students about their use of and satisfaction with the textbook and the results were, well, lackluster. The results seemed to show that a significant number of students didn't know they were using an OER, they just thought it was an online book. They didn't understand what an OER was and what they could do with it, therefore they didn't see much value. After talking to the course coordinator, I realized that the faculty had not been given any specific information about the OER nor were they asked to talk to the students about this new OER textbook and how it could be used. Lesson Learned: We can't just add this new type of learning material to a course and assume that the students and faculty understand the value and significance of the change. I'd like to craft some standard messaging - text, video, infographic? - that can be included in all fall LMS course shells to make sure that students understand what they can do with this OER. I'm wondering: A) did anyone else have this occur in a course, where OER was introduced but the students (and maybe faculty too) didn't recognize the significance of the change? B) has anyone else crafted a message like this that they would be willing to share? Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her

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Zed-Cred/Z-Degree Name Question
by Ann Ludbrook 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

Hi all: At Ryerson University, Toronto we are working on our first Zed-Cred certificate here. This is part of my capstone project for the SPARC OER Fellowship program (which is now accepting applications for next year by the way and last year hd 4 Canadians!). Zed-Cred is the Canadianized version of the Z-degree where there is a pathway or an entire program that allows you to take a degree or a certificate without having to buy a commercial textbook. The Zed-Cred label has been used in BC and Ontario to date, but we have run into a branding snag here as when we brought it to faculty/administrators the name Zed-Cred wasn't very well received. *Comments included:* It sounded like the course or certificate itself was free It sounded like it would have zero credits (not be a true course) It sounded like it would not be very good (credibility) So we have to re brand. We have also been in touch with Kwantlen U in B.C and they may be re branding a bit as well. What are others that have such programs calling their program? If you do use Zed-Cred or Z-degree or Zero-Cost textbooks degree what kind of reception have you received about the name? You can reply by email *OR* If you do have a Zed-Cred or Z-degree or Zero-Cost textbooks type degree would you be willing to fill out a quick survey? *https://forms.gle/cSMbEi2AmhdvGCVt6* <https://forms.gle/cSMbEi2AmhdvGCVt6> Thanks so much in advance for any help you can offer! -- Ann Ludbrook Copyright and Scholarly Engagement Librarian Ryerson University T: 416-979-5000 ext 6910 Email: aludbrook(a)ryerson.ca Ryerson University Copyright and Teaching Guidelines <http://library.ryerson.ca/copyright/faculty/teaching/> This e-mail may contain confidential information specific to Ryerson University. Do not forward. It may also contain information about copyright. This does not constitute legal advice.

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Practical "How to use this OER" info for students with new textbook?
by Jessica Norman 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

This past semester, we ran approximately 80 Communications classes with an OER PDF textbook. Late in the semester, we surveyed the students about their use of and satisfaction with the textbook and the results were, well, lackluster. The results seemed to show that a significant number of students didn't know they were using an OER, they just thought it was an online book. They didn't understand what an OER was and what they could do with it, therefore they didn't see much value. After talking to the course coordinator, I realized that the faculty had not been given any specific information about the OER nor were they asked to talk to the students about this new OER textbook and how it could be used. Lesson Learned: We can't just add this new type of learning material to a course and assume that the students and faculty understand the value and significance of the change. I'd like to craft some standard messaging - text, video, infographic? - that can be included in all fall LMS course shells to make sure that students understand what they can do with this OER. I'm wondering: A) did anyone else have this occur in a course, where OER was introduced but the students (and maybe faculty too) didn't recognize the significance of the change? B) has anyone else crafted a message like this that they would be willing to share? Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Specialist in: Distance Education, Open Educational Resources Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stan Grad Centre, MC113 1301 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary AB, T2M 0L4 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman(a)sait.ca> Preferred pronoun: She/Hers/Her

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New Open Textbook / Open Pedaogy Project From USask
by Ross, Heather 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Good afternoon. I’m very excited to announce our first open textbook written by students at the University of Saskatchewan. This is also the first open textbook from our College of Education. Please see Sharing Our Knowledge: Best Practices for Supporting English Language Learners in Schools. https://openpress.usask.ca/ealbestpractices/ 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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