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NEW DATE (November 28) - Pressbooks Training webinars: Introduction and Intermediate 3
by Lauri Aesoph 21 Jun '18

21 Jun '18

Hello Everyone, We have just published the date (October 3) for the next [ https://open.bccampus.ca/pressbooks-training-webinar/ | Pressbooks Training webinars ] . These sessions are open to all B.C. faculty and staff. In addition to the Introduction session, we will also be offering a third more advanced session: Intermediate 3 which will talk about how and when to cite and attribute elements for authors working on open textbooks in Pressbooks, along with where to find openly licensed resources.This intermediate session is the third in a series that we're developing on issues beyond introductory topics. For faculty and staff who do not have experience using Pressbooks, it is strongly recommended that they take the Introduction webinar before the Intermediate. These two webinars are conveniently scheduled so they can be taken on the same day. For more information and to register, please see: [ https://open.bccampus.ca/pressbooks-training-webinar/ | https://open.bccampus.ca/pressbooks-training-webinar/ ] To watch recordings from past webinars, visit [ https://opentextbc.ca/pressbooks/chapter/webinar-recordings/ | Webinar Recordings for Everyone ] . For a copy of the PowerPoint slides used during these webinars, visit [ https://opentextbc.ca/pressbooks/chapter/powerpoint-slides-used-during-webi… | PowerPoint Slides Used during Webinars ] . Regards, Lauri Aesoph Lauri Aesoph Manager, Open Education BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate Mobile 250.893.0258 | Twitter @lauriaesoph | Skype laesoph

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BCcampus Open Education Accessibility Toolkit- update and new version!
by Amanda Coolidge 11 Jun '18

11 Jun '18

Great news!! The BCcampus Open Education [ https://opentextbc.ca/accessibilitytoolkit/ | Accessibility Toolkit ] has been revised and updated. Most significantly, this version includes step-by-step instructions on how to meet web accessibility guidelines when authoring books in Pressbooks. A full list of changes can be found in the [ https://opentextbc.ca/accessibilitytoolkit/back-matter/versioning-history/ | Versioning History ] page. Special thanks to Josie Gray for leading this initiative and keeping the Accessibility Toolkit up to date and with the latest information. On behalf of the BCcampus Open Education Team, Amanda Coolidge -- 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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Canadian post-secondary faculty: opportunity to review new OER for Open Choice
by Lauri Aesoph 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hello Everyone, See the below opportunity for all Canadian post-secondary faculty. Open Choice invites Canadian faculty to review OER for their upcoming database Choice, a publishing unit at the Association of College and Research Libraries, plans to release a new online database of open educational resource (OER) reviews called Open Choice. The new service will feature a significant collection of critical reviews of OER targeted to teaching faculty, instructional designers, librarians, and university staff charged with acquiring digital tools for instruction (IT, instructional technologies, etc.). We are looking for active teaching faculty who be interested in reviewing open educational materials for Open Choice. The reviews are more substantive, averaging 2,000-2,500 words, and use a structured review rubric. The rubric provides consistency in reviews and makes them easier to write. All reviews go through a formal copyediting process. We are able to provide a honorarium of $200 for each review. If you are interested in reviewing, or have questions about Open Choice or the reviewing process, please email Melissa Karp at [ mailto:mkarp(a)ala-choice.org | mkarp(a)ala-choice.org ] . Regards, Lauri Lauri Aesoph, Manager, Open Education BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovat e . 250-893-0258 | laesoph(a)bccampus.ca | Skype lauri.aesoph 120-645 Fort Street | Coast & Straits Salish Territory | Victoria, BC | V8W1G2 [ https://mail.bccampus.ca/zimbra/bccampus.ca | BCcampus.ca ] | @BCcampus | #BCcampus Sign up for [ https://bccampus.ca/bccampus-around-the-web/ | BCcampus news ]

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FW: May news from OpenStax
by Rosario Passos 10 May '18

10 May '18

Good morning fellow open educators! There are some interesting stories in the OpenStax newsletter so I thought I would share. Cheers, Rosario -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: May news from OpenStax Date: Wed, 09 May 2018 14:30:02 -0600 From: OpenStax <info(a)openstax.org><mailto:info(a)openstax.org> To: rosario(a)cascadia.bc.ca<mailto:rosario(a)cascadia.bc.ca> [OpenStax logo]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj6y/1989…> News Update May 2018 [person on kayak in Hurricane Harvey flooded streets]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj71/1989…> It’s been months since Hurricane Harvey struck, and students are still feeling the impact. Blog contributor and HCC student Jimmieka Mills reports on what students are experiencing and what resources are available to help. Read more<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj71/1989…> [Alyssa Foley portrait in news room]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj73/1989…> In this installment, Alyssa shares some of the frustrations and roadblocks in her pursuit of a college degree. This is part three in Alyssa’s series about the challenges of navigating higher education as a homeschooled, first-generation college student. Read more<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj73/1989…> [Professor working on laptop and taking notes]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj75/1989…> OpenStax editorial director Anthony Palmiotto describes OpenStax’s process for creating new books, from author recruitment to review to publication. Read more<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj75/1989…> [Professor working on laptop and taking notes]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj77/1989…> Instructor Andy Sunderland, an early adopter of OpenStax in the UK, shares how his department integrated OpenStax books with other open content to educate future teachers. Read more<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj77/1989…> [OpenStax blog]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/Email-utm-campaign-MayNews2018/3bj79/1989…> Connect with us! [facebook]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/3bj6p/198906926> [twitter] <http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/OpenStax/3bj6r/198906926> [youtube] <http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/user-cnxorg/3bj6t/198906926> OpenStax 6100 Main St. MS-375 Houston, Texas 77005 Manage subscription preferences <http://www2.openstax.org/emailPreference/218812/0ac291ed4aba150bea611405afc…> [logo-rice]<http://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/2018-05-09/3bj6w/198906926> [http://www2.openstax.org/r/218812/1/198906926/open/1]

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OER reality check
by Rosario Passos 03 May '18

03 May '18

Hello fellow Open Education practitioners! Some good news in this article about OER: "According to the Hewlett Foundation, ... sixteen peer-reviewed studies clearly show students perform as well or better when using OER versus traditional textbooks. The studies also show both faculty and students perceive OER to be as good or better quality than traditional methods where the content and structure is determined by the publisher and their authors." https://teachonline.ca/tools-trends/insights-online-learning/2018-02-07/ope… The article also speaks to the progression of quality in OER over the years: "According to the Hewlett Foundation, which has invested in OER since 2012, sixteen peer-reviewed studies clearly show students perform as well or better when using OER versus traditional textbooks. The studies also show both faculty and students perceive OER to be as good or better quality than traditional methods where the content and structure is determined by the publisher and their authors." Unfortunately, the article also highlight the results of a 2014 survey: "According to a survey by Babson (2014)<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/11/04/open-educational-resources-p…>, most faculty and instructors have never heard of OER - it's a "new thing" about which they know very little." This means that our advocacy and awareness generation still has a long way to go. I am thankful that BCIT supports Open Education and has been making huge strides in generating awareness among faculty, students and administration. It's a good read... and if you have time, read the full report, listed as an attachment at the end of the article. Cheers, Rosario [image002] Rosario Passos, Instructional Development Consultant Learning and Teaching Centre, BCIT www.bcit.ca/ltc<../../../../../../All_Work_Data/www.bcit.ca/ltc> 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Tel: (604) 456 1266 [LTS_for_sig_2018-01] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Webinar coming up May 9
by Rosario Passos 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

Hi there fellow open educators. This upcoming webinar about student collaboration in open education efforts sounds interesting. Here is the link: https://www.cccoer.org/webinar/may-9-the-importance-of-student-collaboratio… Cheers, Rosario [image002] Rosario Passos, Instructional Development Consultant Learning and Teaching Centre, BCIT www.bcit.ca/ltc<../../../../../../All_Work_Data/www.bcit.ca/ltc> 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Tel: (604) 456 1266 [LTS_for_sig_2018-01] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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BCcampus Open Education Info Sheet
by Lauri Aesoph 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Hello Everyone, Please find attached a new information sheet from BCcampus Open Education. It includes details about: * Open education in B.C. such as the values, 5Rs, and strategic priorities * Current projects and initiatives at BCcampus Open Education including B.C.'s Zed Cred Programs, Awards for Excellence in Open Education, the 2018/19 Open Education Advocacy and Research Fellows, and the B.C. Open Textbook Collection Feel free to share this document, in print form or digitally, with colleagues, students, and others. Regards, The BCcampus Open Education team Lauri Aesoph, Manager, Open Education BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovat e . 250-893-0258 | laesoph(a)bccampus.ca | Skype lauri.aesoph 120-645 Fort Street | Coast & Straits Salish Territory | Victoria, BC | V8W1G2 [ https://mail.bccampus.ca/zimbra/bccampus.ca | BCcampus.ca ] | @BCcampus | #BCcampus Sign up for [ https://bccampus.ca/bccampus-around-the-web/ | BCcampus news ]

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Come celebrate our Open Education Grant recipients tomorrow at the Library!
by Rosario Passos 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Hi everyone, Don't miss the celebration of the latest BCIT Open Education Grant recipients tomorrow. Come to the Library at 12:30 to hear about their projects and their experiences working in the "open". Hope to see some of you there. See attached poster for details. Cheers, Rosario [image002] Rosario Passos, Instructional Development Consultant Learning and Teaching Centre, BCIT www.bcit.ca/ltc<../../../../../../All_Work_Data/www.bcit.ca/ltc> 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Tel: (604) 456 1266 [LTS_for_sig_2018-01] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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FW: REMINDER: CCCOER webinar next Wednesday
by Rosario Passos 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Hello Open Community at BCIT! I thought some of you might be interested in this webinar coming up on April 11: Dear CCCOER Community, The next webinar in our spring series, “How ‘Open Educational Practices’ Support Student-Centered Course Design and Accessibility,” will be on April 11th, 11am PT / 2pm ET. We will hear from two speakers how the use of OEP, including OER adoption, can support accessibility of instructional materials and enable student-centered course design methodologies such as universal design for learning (UDL). For more details and registration information, visit our website at: https://www.cccoer.org/webinar/how-open-educational-practices-support-stude… [image002] Rosario Passos, Instructional Development Consultant Learning and Teaching Centre, BCIT www.bcit.ca/ltc<../../../../../../All_Work_Data/www.bcit.ca/ltc> 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Tel: (604) 456 1266 [LTS_for_sig_2018-01] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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FW: [EDEN-News] Open Education Week 2018 - Events organised by EDEN
by Rosario Passos 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

And here are some international events during Open Education Week, just in case you are interested. These are all webinars organized by the European Distance Education Network. Some interesting events around quality of open resources and practices. I may ty to catch one or two. Cheers, Rosario [image002] Rosario Passos, Instructional Development Consultant Learning and Teaching Centre, BCIT www.bcit.ca/ltc<../../../../../../All_Work_Data/www.bcit.ca/ltc> 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Tel: (604) 456 1266 [Tagline] Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: EDEN-News [mailto:eden-news-bounces(a)eden-online.org] On Behalf Of EDEN secretariat Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:04 AM To: Rosario Passos <Rosario_Passos(a)bcit.ca> Cc: EDEN Newsletter <eden-news(a)eden-online.org> Subject: [EDEN-News] Open Education Week 2018 - Events organised by EDEN [edlw] Open Education Week <http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/open-education-week-2/>5-9 March 2018 Free events organised by EDEN Open Education Week<https://www.openeducationweek.org/> is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the movement and its impact on teaching and learning worldwide, the free and open educational opportunities that exist for everyone, everywhere, right now. We want to highlight how open education can help people meet their goals in education, whether that’s to develop skills and knowledge for work, supporting formal studies, learning something new for personal interest, or looking for additional teaching resources. It is coordinated by the The Open Education Consortium<http://www.oeconsortium.org/>, an association of hundreds of institutions and organizations around the world that are committed to the ideals of open education. Universities, colleges, schools and organizations from all over the world have come together to showcase what they’re doing to make education more open, free, and available to everyone. Join us for the following events – participation is free and open! Don't forget to register, as EDEN will issue open badges to acknowledge and appreciate your participation at these events. ________________________________ The future of the distance education university Monday, 5 March, 2018, 20:00 CET Format: Panel discussion Moderator: Mark Nichols, Open University UK, EDEN Executive Committee member Speakers: Sir John Daniel, Ross Paul, António Teixeira, Tony Bates Please click here<http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/the-future-of-the-distance-educa…> for a more detailed description of the event The webinar will take place in EDEN's Adobe connect room<https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/oew2018/>. Click here<https://goo.gl/forms/KzovVCFxAIk9Lxzz1> to register for the event ________________________________ Challenges for quality of open educational resources Tuesday, 6 March, 2018, 13:00 CET Format: Panel discussion Moderator: Wim van Petegem, EDEN Vice-president Speakers: Airina Volungeviciene, Martin Weller, Ulf-Daniel Ehlers, Svetlana Knyazeva, Ebba Ossiannilsson Please click here<http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/challenges-for-quality-of-open-e…> for a more detailed description of the event The webinar will take place in EDEN's Adobe connect room<https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/oew2018/>. Click here<https://goo.gl/forms/DfaDTss4Ja6VH32x2> to register for the event ________________________________ Grassroots open educators at work: challenges and ideas Wednesday, 7 March, 2018 9:00 CET Format: Debate panel Moderator: Fabio Nascimbeni, EDEN Executive Committee member Speakers: Mihaela Banek Zorica, Anna Maria Tammaro, Carmen Holotescu, Wayne Mackintosh Please click here<http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/grassroots-open-educators-at-wor…> for a more detailed description of the event The webinar will take place in EDEN's Adobe connect room<https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/oew2018/>. Click here<https://goo.gl/forms/zSj7t0hN7Ckiwm043> to register for the event ________________________________ How to promote academic integrity in online education - EDEN and SRCE joint event Friday, 9 March, 2018 13:00 CET Format: Panel discussion Moderator: Sandra Kucina Softic, EDEN Vice-president Speakers: Fredric M. Litto, Irene Glendinning, Chris Edwards Please click here<http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/how-to-promote-academic-integrit…> for a more detailed description of the event The webinar will take place in SRCE's Adobe connect room - to be announced later. Click here<https://goo.gl/forms/PBTVFVsvri88JeRf2> to register for the event For more events during the Open Education Week, check out the official website<https://www.openeducationweek.org/>. For any related questions contact the EDEN Secretariat at secretariat(a)eden-online.org<mailto:secretariat(a)eden-online.org>. 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