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Review an open textbook
by Josie Gray 08 Feb '19

08 Feb '19

Hello all, BCcampus is looking to implement a review process for books that we are interested in adding to the collection. Up until now, we have taken that on ourselves. But we often find ourselves looking for the opinion of subject-matter experts before we agree to add a book to the collection. We are soliciting reviews on the following open textbooks on topics in philosophy and project management for engineers : * [ http://builds.openlogicproject.org/courses/phil379/ | Sets, Logic, Computation ] * [ http://forallx.openlogicproject.org/ | forall x: Calgary ] * [ https://wisc.pb.unizin.org/technicalpm/ | Technical Project Management in Living and Geometric Order: A Practical Perspective ] These reviews are meant to help guide our decision process. In a review, we will ask you the following: * to rate a textbook in five different areas from "very poor" to "excellent" * whether you recommend the textbook * for what courses and levels the book is appropriate for. There will also be an opportunity to provide additional comments. These reviews will not be posted publically, and we expect that they should not take longer than 30 minutes. An honorarium of $100 will be provided for each completed review. We will accept applications from instructors with subject-matter expertise who teach at any Canadian post-secondary institution. Instructors who are interested in reviewing one of these textbooks can email [ mailto:booksreviews(a)bccampus.ca | booksreviews(a)bccampus.ca ] from their institutional email address. Provide the book you are interested in reviewing, the institution you teach at, and list the courses that you teach that align with the selected textbook. We are only looking for one review per textbook, so reviewers will be accepted on a first-come basis provided they meet the requirements. If none of these textbooks are in your subject area but you'd be willing to review future textbooks, please email [ mailto:bookreviews(a)bccampus.ca | bookreviews(a)bccampus.ca ] with the subject areas that you have expertise in and I'll make a note to contact you if we have future books in need of review in that subject area. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Best, Josie Josie Gray, BA (Hons.) Coordinator of Collection Quality, 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://bccampus.ca/ | 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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Fwd: Invitation to be Interviewed -- OER / Open Leadership Webinar, Mar 4-8
by Krysta McNutt 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

Hi Everyone, I'm thinking about doing a webinar during Open Education Week where I draw out examples of "open leadership" from all the great work on OER happening across Canada or Alberta (depending on who responds!). It will be during Open Education Week, March 4 - 8. Date and time TBD. 1. Do this <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3Aa4rzV5TA1fEDtg6eEQEssFmt2v7Gcg_fVXRe…> self assessment 2. Be ready to share some personal reflection about your results 3. Be ready to answer a few questions (I'll share them to you in advance) 4. Be ready to share a little bit about your project I'm going to base it off of Mozilla's open leadership framework (here <https://mozilla.github.io/open-leadership-training-series/>). The project you share about could be your work creating, adapting, promoting, using, supporting, or anything else about Open Education or Open Educational Resources. If it's about OE, I will probably ask you a few additional questions to differentiate between OE and OER. :-) Note: I will submit this to be recorded and shared by the CC Education Platform Network. My goal is for each person to be on video, if possible. ALSO - if you're interested but can't commit to a live webinar, let me know anyway. Maybe I'll do a non-live podcast to release later! -- Krysta McNutt, PMP Open Education Program Lead (Centre for Teaching and Learning) University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada krystam(a)ualberta.ca | 780-710-5674 | @mcnuttsays <http://www.twitter.com/mcnuttsays> *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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Present the state of open education in your country.
by Amanda Coolidge 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

Dear All, Is anyone interested in giving an overview with me on the state of OE in Canada? See information below: *Open Education Web-a-thon 2019: Sign Up!* Greetings Open Education Friends:Open Education Week (https://www.openeducationweek.org) is coming up March 4-8, 2019. Each year, the Creative Commons community participates in Open Education Week, hosting webinars, giving local talks and sharing CC licensed educational resources.Last year, the CC Open Edu community hosted a 24-hour, around-the world, in multiple languages, series of webinars to share the good work you’re all doing. This year, the CC Open Education Platform and CC Poland are organizing and hosting a CC community 24-hour webinar sprint on March 5-6 (depending on your time zone).We encourage you to keep it simple and participate! Each slot will run for 25 minutes, during which you can: Present the state of open education in your country. Share experiences from your activism or a project that you run - Try a talk that you’ve been working on - Or give a virtual version of a talk you presented at an event in 2018 - We are also happy to host longer discussions between several speakers. We are also looking for people or organizations that will help coordinate the Web-a-thon in their community or region. This includes finding speakers, promoting the event, and moderating sessions. We are happy to include you as a co-organizer of the event! All sessions will be in CC’s Uberconference room - a low-bandwidth meeting space accessible by web, mobile or phone #. All presenters will be given login credentials so they can record their session audio and chat. Sign up by entering your information on this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SKfXvGWLfxFFnHjvWI2IEDYqOme-4gCLCgv… select an open time slot. We have one room, so we will will not be running parallel sessions. (If there is a timing conflict, please contact us, and we will try to sort it out) *Deadline for Submissions: February 19*After we receive your submissions, we will share all of the session information with our friends at the Open Education Consortium who organize open education week.Thank you for joining us in celebrating global open education!Gratefully, Cable, Karolina and Alek -- 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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Looking for
by Jessica Norman 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Hi All, I'm hoping that someone has a lead on OER content for an introductory survey course in science (SCIE 2240: Science Past, Present, and Future). The outcomes are broad and include: * Describe the steps in the scientific method * Describe a series of experiments from the history of science that illustrate the elements of scientific method. * Define accuracy, precision, systematic error, and random error as they apply to measurements. * Employ appropriate units for physical measurements. * Define a hypothesis test and identify its components. * Make a conclusion from a formal hypothesis test based on sample data. * Create a written group report on a modern scientific result and the consequences to the prevailing scientific theory or model. * Discuss current trends in science. (This is not an exhaustive list) I have checked OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, OER Commons, BCcampus, Cool4Ed.org, OASIS, and Mason OER Metafinder. I have found a chapter here or there which might be re-written to fit these outcomes. However, I would love to find 2-3 books (possible topics: history of science, scientific method and research techniques, and current/future trends in science) that would cover these topics more comprehensively. I certainly do not expect to find all of this in one place. Any leads would be appreciated! Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Learner and Academic Services 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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Re: [Canadaoer] Looking for [scientific methods, etc.]
by Skalski, Jon 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

Jessica and others, This research methods course should have some relevant materials: https://online225.psych.wisc.edu/ By the way, I think the way that she designed this course without tests is interesting and innovative. Best wishes, [Screenshot_SmartSelect_2017-09-07-14-10-00] Jon Skalski, Ph.D. Department of Human Behavior [Skalski,Jon]<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonskalski/> [http://sites.csn.edu/slots/csnlogo.gif]<https://www.csn.edu/> North Las Vegas Campus<https://www.csn.edu/campus-locations> Building S Room 121-B<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/36.2200944,-115.1046979/@36.2203255,-115.10…> jon.skalski(a)csn.edu<mailto:jon.skalski(a)csn.edu> (702) 651-4234<tel:7026514234> [StudentsFirst] From: cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Jessica Norman Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 12:08 PM To: cccoer-advisory (cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com) <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>; canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca; Alberta OER Community of Practice (albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com) <albertaoer(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: Looking for Hi All, I’m hoping that someone has a lead on OER content for an introductory survey course in science (SCIE 2240: Science Past, Present, and Future). The outcomes are broad and include: · Describe the steps in the scientific method · Describe a series of experiments from the history of science that illustrate the elements of scientific method. · Define accuracy, precision, systematic error, and random error as they apply to measurements. · Employ appropriate units for physical measurements. · Define a hypothesis test and identify its components. · Make a conclusion from a formal hypothesis test based on sample data. · Create a written group report on a modern scientific result and the consequences to the prevailing scientific theory or model. · Discuss current trends in science. (This is not an exhaustive list) I have checked OpenStax, Open Textbook Library, OER Commons, BCcampus, Cool4Ed.org, OASIS, and Mason OER Metafinder. I have found a chapter here or there which might be re-written to fit these outcomes. However, I would love to find 2-3 books (possible topics: history of science, scientific method and research techniques, and current/future trends in science) that would cover these topics more comprehensively. I certainly do not expect to find all of this in one place. Any leads would be appreciated! Cheers, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Learner and Academic Services 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, 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>. To post to this group, send email to cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Opening Up Copyright Instructional Modules
by Michael McNally 28 Jan '19

28 Jan '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 along with several new openly licensed modules and renewed opportunities to contribute. Building on the initial two modules (Images and Public Domain) released in March 2018, we have now produced six additional modules on the following topics: · Open Licensing and Creative Commons · Other Types of Intellectual Property (IP) · Theoretical Foundations for Copyright · CCH v. LSUC · SOCAN v. Bell, and · Section 13: Ownership of Copyright 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 B. McNally, Associate Professor, 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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Business Information Systems OER Textbook?
by Jessica Norman 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Hi All, I have an instructor who is very keen on developing a Business Information Systems OER textbook from the Canadian perspective. We researched current OERs and have found a couple in the US that he could use as a launch point for his work. However, I know that business is a very popular area for new development and I wanted to ask if anyone has heard of a similar project (completed or in progress) at their institution or organization. Thanks, Jessica [cid:image004.png(a)01D18F19.9217E950] Jessica Norman, MLS eLearning Librarian, Reg Erhardt Library Library Liaison: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation Learner and Academic Services 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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BCcampus Open Education: new OER and updates (January 23, 2018)
by Lauri Aesoph 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hello Everyone, Happy 2019 to everyone. Below is the latest for BCcampus Open Education. New textbook [ https://open.bccampus.ca/find-open-textbooks/?uuid=1ff23e21-e22d-482d-9fc5-… | Environmental Science: A Canadian Perspective ] This is the first open textbook published by Dalhousie University. It has been used for many years and underwent five revisions. When the author and Dalhousie faculty member, Bill Freedman, passed away, his widow agreed to publish the newest edition as an open textbook. This textbook is intended to provide the core elements of a curriculum for teaching environmental science at the introductory level in Canadian colleges and universities. This book is suitable for students beginning a program in environmental science, environmental studies, or sustainability . Updates have been made to these topics in the [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/ | OER by Discipline Guide ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/artificial-intelligence/ | Artificial Intelligence ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/astronomy/ | Astronomy ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/biology/ | Biology ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/digital-education/ | Digital Education ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/educational-technology/ | Educational Technology ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/environment/ | Environment ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/film-and-video/ | Film and Video ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/gender-studies/ | Gender Studies ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/geology/ | Geology ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/graphics/ | Graphics and Animation ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/health-and-medical-general/ | Health and Medical - General ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/history-world/ | History ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/learning/ | Learning ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/library-and-information-science/ | Library and Information Science ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/linguistics/ | Linguistics ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/management/ | Management ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/nursing/ | Nursing ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/pashto/ | Pashto ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/pedagogy-id/ | Pedagogy and Instructional Design ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/philosophy/ | Philosophy ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/political-science/ | Political Science ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/presentations/ | Presentations ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/programming/ | Programming ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/psychology/ | Psychology ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/religious-studies/ | Religious Studies ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/spanish/ | Spanish ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/university-success/ | University Success ] * [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/chapter/veterinary/ | Veterinary ] Other updates * A Canada map icon is now being used to identify Canadian content in the [ https://opentextbc.ca/oerdiscipline/ | OER by Discipline Guide ] * Open textbook adoption tracking templates have been added to a new chapter, [ https://opentextbc.ca/adoptopentextbook/chapter/poll-faculty-and-track-adop… | Poll faculty and track adoptions ] , in the [ https://opentextbc.ca/adoptopentextbook/ | Adoption Guide ] Help us identify the gaps Contact opentext(a)bccampus.ca if you would like to see open textbooks made available for specific subject areas in the [ https://open.bccampus.ca/find-open-textbooks/ | B.C. Open Textbook Collection ] . Best regards, The BCcampus Open Ed team Lauri Aesoph, BSc Manager, Open Education BCcampus Open Education Cell: [ tel:250-580-6949 | 250-893-0258 ] • Email: [ mailto:laesoph(a)bccampus.ca | laesoph(a)bccampus.ca ] Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/lauriaesoph | @lauriaesoph ] • Skype: lauri.aesoph • LinkedIn: [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri.aesoph/ | lauri.aesoph ] [ https://bccampus.ca/ | 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] Creative Commons Question
by Lillian Hogendoorn 21 Jan '19

21 Jan '19

Hi Heather, The NC clause refers only to the use, not to the entity. So even though her practice may be a commercial entity, the use of handing out patient education materials, to me, seems to be a non-commercial purpose. If there is no payment or compensation directly connected with the exchange, then you should be in the clear. Lillian // Lillian Hogendoorn Digital Access and OER Lead eCampusOntario 647-202-8553 [eCampusOntario] 372 Bay St. 14th Floor Toronto, ON, M5H 2W9 ecampusontario.ca<http://ecampusontario.ca/> From: Canadaoer <canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca> on behalf of "Ross, Heather" <heather.ross(a)usask.ca> Date: Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM To: "canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca" <canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca> Subject: [Canadaoer] Creative Commons Question Good Monday morning everyone. I have a question about a CC-BY-NC license. This module from NOBA carries that license (https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-nervous-system) I’m married to a chiropractor who would like to take content from the book and put it into some patient education materials to provide to patients for free. Her practice is obviously a business and she’s paid by patients for care, but not for the patient education materials. Can she still take content from this module for this purpose? I’m unsure so want to check. Thank you. 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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Creative Commons Question
by Ross, Heather 21 Jan '19

21 Jan '19

Good Monday morning everyone. I have a question about a CC-BY-NC license. This module from NOBA carries that license (https://nobaproject.com/modules/the-nervous-system) I’m married to a chiropractor who would like to take content from the book and put it into some patient education materials to provide to patients for free. Her practice is obviously a business and she’s paid by patients for care, but not for the patient education materials. Can she still take content from this module for this purpose? I’m unsure so want to check. Thank you. 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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