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Call for 26-27 Open Education Research Fellows (US and Canada)
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

Hi Everyone, If you're interested in doing some research into Open Education, there's a research fellowship opportunity through the Open Education Group. Please see the call below. Cheers, Amanda From: connect=oeglobal.org(a)mg.oeglobal.org <connect=oeglobal.org(a)mg.oeglobal.org> On Behalf Of Virginia Clinton-Lisell Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:18 AM To: Amanda Grey <Amanda.Grey(a)kpu.ca> Subject: [OEGlobal Connect] [The Plaza] Call for 26-27 Open Education Research Fellows (US and Canada) CAUTION External Sender: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. [https://connect.oeglobal.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/f475e1/45.png] drclintonlisell<https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/drclintonlisell> March 18 Please share! The Open Education Group thanks to generous support from the Hewlett Foundation is seeking to support early career researchers to conduct studies in open education (what is open education, click here<https://sparcopen.org/open-education/>) through the open education research fellowship. The purpose is to support education professionals to develop their open education scholarship ideas into published works. Specifically, this fellowship seeks to provide mentorship, community, and some financial support to carry out their ideas in open education research. Financial support includes attendance at the Open Education Conference in fall of 2027. The fellowship will also pay for article processing charges to allow for publications developed in this fellowship to be publicly available (around $3,000). In addition, fellows will receive a stipend of $1200 for submitting a manuscript based on the fellowship work (submission deadline is to January 15, 2028). Applications will be assessed based on its potential contribution to open education, feasibility, and novelty. The Open Education Group fully recognizes the need to consider issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in education research. Because of this, applicants will be asked to explain how their proposed research project would be relevant to diversity, inclusion, equity, and access to education. Applicants should have some prior research training and will be asked to list their previous research coursework. Proposals relevant to artificial intelligence and open education, such as applications to open pedagogy or critical perspectives in the ethics of AI, will be prioritized. For the purpose of this fellowship, the following groups are considered early career researchers: doctoral graduate student (e.g., PhD, EdD, PsyD, DSW, DNP, DBA), postdoctoral researchers, pre-tenure faculty, teaching-track/clinical faculty (including librarians), faculty at teaching-intensive institutions (liberal arts, community colleges, regional institutions, etc.), K-12 administrators and teachers, and public education employees. Full or part time status applicants are eligible. Tenured faculty at research institutions would generally not be considered early career researchers. Please feel free to contact Virginia Clinton-Lisell with questions about eligibility at virginia.clinton(a)und.edu<mailto:virginia.clinton@und.edu>. Note, we can only offer this fellowship to early career researchers in the United States or Canada. If you have a work visa for the United States, please check with your visa guidelines regarding payment eligibility from the fellowship prior to applying. While this fellowship is limited to US and Canadian residents, we strongly encourage research projects with global perspectives, particularly in the Global South. Learning more about the fellowship in this video<https://youtu.be/cxFTRH6dPLU>. https://youtu.be/cxFTRH6dPLU If you are interested, please complete the application on Qualtrics here<https://und.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FWKHLTgTZbu8dw> (full link is https://und.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9FWKHLTgTZbu8dw) A copy of the application may be viewed here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dELjWjQvi1goL5gzwWdRtv6gFu9VRJya/edit?u…> to assist in preparation. Applications are due May 15th, 2026, at 11:59 pm Central Daylight Time. Please contact Virginia Clinton-Lisell with any questions, virginia.clinton(a)und.edu<mailto:virginia.clinton@und.edu> Examples of research projects previously supported for publication in the fellowship include the following (see a comprehensive list here<https://openedgroup.org/publications-fellows/>): Biddle, A. M., & Clinton-Lisell, V. (2023). "The pictures allowed me to connect to the material more": Student perceptions of a diversity-focused open pedagogy assignment. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 9(4), 405-418. https://doi.org/10.1037/stl0000385 Brandle, S. M. (2020). It's (not) in the reading: American government textbooks' limited representation of historically marginalized groups<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/ps-political-science-and-politics/a…>. PS: Political Science & Politics, 53(4), 734-740. Bryant, T., & Thomas, C. (2024). Black, Indigenous, and Faculty of Color Awareness of Open Access. College & Research Libraries, 85(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.85.1.7 Gumb, L. & Cross, W. (2022). In Keeping with Academic Tradition: Copyright Ownership in Higher Education and Potential Implications for Open Education<https://www.jcel-pub.org/article/view/14946>. Journal of Copyright Education and Librarianship Jordan, J. (2023). Compounded labor: Developing OER as a marginalized creator. In the Library with the Lead Pipe. https://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2023/compounded-labor-developin… Lo, L.S., Jordan, J., & Surbaugh, H. (2023). The cost of success: Exploring the impact of textbook costs at a Hispanic-Serving R1 Institution. Open Praxis. https://openpraxis.org/articles/10.55982/openpraxis.15.2.554 Kelly, A.E., Laurin, J.N., Clinton-Lisell, V. (in-press). Making Psychology's hidden figures visible using open educational resources: A replication and extension study<https://doi.org/10.1177%2F00986283221108129>. Teaching of Psychology. Nusbaum, A. T., Cuttler, C., & Swindell, S. (2019). Open Educational Resources as a Tool for Educational Equity: Evidence from an Introductory Psychology Class<https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2019.00152/full>. In Frontiers in Education (Vol. 4, p. 152). Frontiers. Ozdemir, O., & Bonk, C. (2017). Turkish Teachers' Awareness and Perceptions of Open Educational Resources<http://www.jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/224/273>. Journal of Learning for Development-JL4D, 4(3) Smith, N. D., Grimaldi, P. J., & Basu Mallick, D. (2020). Impact of Zero Cost Books Adoptions on Student Success at a Large, Urban Community College. Frontiers in Education, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2020.579580 Pakkal, O., Twele, A., Gwozdz, L.,& Jhangiani, R. (2025). An Investigation into Student Perceptions of Social Justice Frames in a Course Syllabus, Open Praxis, 17(3), p. 429-444. https://doi.org/10.55982/openpraxis.17.3.831. Tang, H., Lin, Y. J., & Qian, Y. (2020). Understanding K-12 teachers' intention to adopt open educational resources: A mixed methods inquiry<https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12937>. British Journal of Educational Technology. Tijerina, T.K. (2025). A case for Open Educational Resources in Technical and professional communication scholarship: Active equality applied. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, 55(4), 447-467. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472816251326502 Wynants, S. A., & Dennis, J. M. (2022, March). Redesigning a research methods course with personalized, interactive OER: A case study of student perceptions and performance<https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/josotl/article/view/31706>. Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 22(1). ________________________________ Visit Topic<https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/call-for-26-27-open-education-research-fello…> or reply to this email to respond. 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Happy Open Education Week!
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

[cid:image002.gif@01DCAA22.C55B0980]Hello KPU Open Education Community, Happy Open Education Week! This year we have a packed schedule of events to celebrate with you. Please find the full schedule attached — here are a few highlights I especially want to draw your attention to: ZTC Cheers and Peers<https://events.humanitix.com/ztc-cheers-and-peers> — Friday, March 6, 11:30am–1:30pm | KPU Surrey This is the one I'm most excited about! We're hosting a faculty appreciation event to celebrate KPU's Zero Textbook Cost community — a chance to connect with colleagues, enjoy some good food, and reflect on everything we've accomplished together. This event is funded by a BCcampus Open Education Week grant, and we'd love to see you there. Workshops — We have three workshops running this week: * ZTC Quest: Finding Quality OER for Your Students<https://events.humanitix.com/ztc-quest-finding-quality-oer-for-your-student…> — Monday, March 2, 1pm–3pm | Registration closed * From Annual to Perennial: Renewable Assignment Design<https://events.humanitix.com/from-annual-to-perennial-renewable-assignment-…> — Tuesday, March 3, 10am–12pm | Registration closes at 2pm today * Foundations First: Designing OER Textbooks for Student Success<https://events.humanitix.com/foundations-first-designing-oer-textbooks-for-…> — Thursday, March 5, 1pm–3pm | Registration closes at 2pm Wednesday See the attached PDF for the full schedule, including presentations by Amanda and Karen on KPU's AI Disclosure Framework for OER Creation, the BCOEL event on Science Education for a Just and Sustainable World<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/science-education-just-and-sustainable…> (today at noon!), and upcoming presentations at Open Education Talks and OE Global Live! later this month. Join the Global Conversation! OEWeek is a worldwide celebration — this is the 15th edition, with open educators participating from over 160 countries. If you attend any events this week (ours or others!), we'd love for you to share and tag: * Hashtags: #OEWeek26 and #OEWeek * Follow and tag OEGlobal on LinkedIn (openeducationglobal), BlueSky (@oeglobal.bsky.social), Instagram (@OpenEdGlobal), and Facebook (@OpenEducationGlobal) * Explore events happening around the world at oeweek.oeglobal.org Wishing you a wonderful Open Education Week! Cheers, Amanda [logo gif] Amanda Grey (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons t 604-599-3345 e amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca<mailto:amanda.grey@kpu.ca> w 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 I respectfully acknowledge that I work in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/>), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie<https://katzie.ca/>), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen<https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/>), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem<https://www.kwikwetlem.com/>), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo<https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/>),qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen<https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/>), who gifted their name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, I recognize and commit to addressing and reducing ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you received this email in error, please delete the email and inform the sender immediately. Unauthorized distribution or use is strictly prohibited.

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Pub101 for Authors
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

Hello! You’re invited to attend Pub101 for Authors, an eight-week introduction to writing open textbooks, offered by the Open Education Network, an organization based at the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Pub101 for Authors offers an introduction to open licenses, an overview of what to anticipate, and community connections. It is publishing platform agnostic. Pub101 for Authors can help you decide if writing an open textbook is a good fit for you, and if so, how to plan your project. There is no cost to participate. The synchronous sessions begin March 25 and are held weekly on Wednesdays at 1pm CDT. You’re welcome to drop in as you’re available; recordings will be shared. This opportunity is limited to faculty and instructors at institutions that are members<https://open.umn.edu/oen/members> of the Open Education Network (which KPU is). Here’s more information: https://open.umn.edu/pub101-for-authors If you’re interested, register by March 18th. Cheers, Amanda [logo gif] Amanda Grey (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons t 604-599-3345 e amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca<mailto:amanda.grey@kpu.ca> w 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 I respectfully acknowledge that I work in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/>), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie<https://katzie.ca/>), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen<https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/>), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem<https://www.kwikwetlem.com/>), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo<https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/>),qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen<https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/>), which gifted its name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, I recognize and commit to address and reduce ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you received this email in error please delete the email and inform the sender immediately. Unauthorized distribution or use is strictly prohibited.

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Survey: BCcampus Open Education Digital Badges
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Hi everyone, Passing along this opportunity to let BCcampus know your thoughts on the creation of Open Education Digital Badges. Cheers, Amanda Dear colleagues, BCcampus invites you to complete a survey about proposed digital badges to indicate proficiency in open education competencies. These digital badges would be earned by submitting evidence of existing open education work to be evaluated against a competency framework. This kind of initiative is known as prior learning and assessment recognition (PLAR). Badges would be available for open educators, open librarians, and open instructional designers. The goal of these badges would be to formally recognize the expertise of open education practitioners without requiring them to complete further professional development. The results will be shared with an external contractor who will analyze the responses and provide recommendations to BCcampus. This survey is anonymous unless you share your contact information in the survey. Any questions or concerns about this survey can be directed to Josie Gray, Interim Director, Open Education (jgray(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:jgray@bccampus.ca>). You can complete the survey here: Survey: BCcampus Open Education Digital Badges – Fill out form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Wj14YBrwB0mlW1wDaIb5ww-…> Survey responses will be accepted until February 20. [logo gif] Amanda Grey (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons t 604-599-3345 e amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca<mailto:amanda.grey@kpu.ca> w 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 I respectfully acknowledge that I work in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/>), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie<https://katzie.ca/>), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen<https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/>), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem<https://www.kwikwetlem.com/>), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo<https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/>),qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen<https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/>), which gifted its name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, I recognize and commit to address and reduce ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you received this email in error please delete the email and inform the sender immediately. Unauthorized distribution or use is strictly prohibited.

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OEN's Open Pedagogy Learning Circles Call for Applications
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

Hi everyone, Happy New Year! It’s that time again – the next round of the Open Pedagogy Learning Circle. It’s a great opportunity. Cheers, Amanda From: 'Tanya Grosz' via Open Education Network <open-textbook-network(a)googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 12:29 PM To: Open Textbook Network <open-textbook-network(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: [oen] OEN's Open Pedagogy Learning Circles Call for Applications Greetings! Please consider applying for the spring offering of our facilitated Open Pedagogy Learning Circles. The OEN has heard our community ask for more help understanding and using open pedagogy, so we’ve created a collaborative, resource-rich learning environment over the course of seven synchronous, one-hour sessions this spring. Join our virtual, facilitated Learning Circle to share, learn, discuss, and create open pedagogy! There is no cost for participation. We are looking for approximately 12 participants from OEN member institutions for this offering of Open Pedagogy Learning Circles. We try to vary the enrollment, so we are hoping for a combination of instructors/faculty, and librarians, instructional designers or other roles that directly support faculty in pedagogy-related concerns. Takeaways * Build a foundational understanding of open pedagogy to be expanded upon through activities that allow for a collaborative definition of open pedagogy. * Discover what open pedagogy does as well as and how it can be incorporated in the classroom through exposure to a variety of engaging open pedagogy assignments. * Gain hands-on experience with open pedagogy through creation of a renewable assignment or digital learning object. Facilitator The Learning Circle on Open Pedagogy will be facilitated by OEN Open Educational Practices Specialist, Jamie Witman, who will also be available for consultations outside of the synchronous sessions to assist you with your questions related to open pedagogy. Spring 2026 Cohort We are now accepting applications for 12 participants from OEN member institutions who are interested in learning more about open pedagogy. Applicants should be faculty (Adjuncts/instructors are welcome!) or higher ed. practitioners who directly support faculty (librarians, instructional designers, etc.). Selection Criteria Participants will be selected based on the following: 1. Desire to learn more about open pedagogy 2. Commitment to the creation of a renewable assignment/digital learning object 3. Ability to attend and engage in all seven sessions 4. Willingness to give feedback about the Learning Circle experience Session Overview and Timeline The Learning Circle experience will span seven one-hour sessions and be conducted synchronously over Zoom on Tuesdays from February 24 - April 7. Learning Circle Session Dates/Session Overview *All sessions take place from noon to 1:00 p.m. Central / 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Learning Circle Session Dates Session Overview Session 1: February 24 Learning Circle Kickoff: Structure & Defining Open Pedagogy Session 2: March 3 Traditional vs. Renewable Assignments Session 3: March 10 Caring for Students in the Open Session 4: March 17 Designing a Course with Open Pedagogy Session 5: March 24 Open Pedagogy: Social Justice & Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Session 6: March 31 Tools Showcase Session 7: April 7 Show & Tell / Reflection Learning Circle Timeline 1. Friday, February 13: Brief application due. 2. Monday, February 16: Applicants are notified by the end of the work day. 3. Tuesdays, February 24 - April 7: Participants will have weekly, facilitated, one-hour long synchronous Zoom learning circle sessions. Participants will be able to set up consultations with the Open Educational Practices Specialist as well. Please Apply We’re looking forward to exploring open pedagogy together in the learning circle. Completed applications are due by Friday, February 13. Apply today, and share this opportunity with other educators. Access the brief open pedagogy learning circle application<https://forms.gle/bCUUynkoo6P1iEdg7>. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes! 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Newly Published OERs!
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 19 Dec '25

19 Dec '25

Hi everyone! As we head into our holiday breaks, I’m excited to share with you the following two new OERs that we have just published: Research Methods in Criminology: Integrating Western and Indigenous Approaches in the Canadian Context Edited by Dr. Shereen Hassan; Dr. Rochelle Stevenson; Dr. Carroll Boydell; and Dr. Wendelin Hume (Indigenous Consultant) This Open Education Resource on Research Methods in Criminology seeks to integrate traditional, Western methods of research with Indigenous ways of knowing by engaging in a practice called Two-Eyed Seeing. While the task of decolonizing all research methods for criminology is beyond the scope here, this text will aid the reader in assessing the various methods with a critical lens. Woven throughout the entire text are case studies, examples, audiovisual clips, discussion questions and interactive H5P activities that encourage the reader to critically engage with the material and to consider how research ought to consider the positionality of the research participants. Moreover, it will highlight the importance of considering the ethics of applying the chosen technique in the field, particularly when working with Indigenous and other minority participants. In the end, it is hoped that this text will provide unbiased quality learning opportunities that lead to valid results produced by future cohorts of informed researchers. Visit Research Methods in Criminology<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/researchmethodscrim/> [cid:image001.png@01DC70F9.F1DFB5D0] Untold Stories: Conversations on Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility in Classrooms and Workplaces By Lindsay Wood Untold Stories is an Open Educational Resource that amplifies the voices of marginalized students and educators, exploring themes of inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and allyship in classrooms and workplaces. Through personal narratives, case studies, and reflective activities, this resource invites readers to listen deeply, engage in honest dialogue, and take meaningful action toward equity. It is both a call to change systems and a celebration of student agency, offering hope and insight for anyone committed to creating inclusive learning and working environments Visit Untold Stories<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/untoldstories/> [cid:image002.png@01DC70F9.F1DFB5D0] [cid:image003.png@01DC70F9.F1DFB5D0] 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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Celebrating 2025 Open Education at KPU
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

Dear KPU Community, As we approach the end of 2024, I would like to take a moment to pause and reflect on what we've accomplished together in Open Education this year. It's been a challenging year for everyone, and we know that next year will bring its own set of demands. That makes this moment of recognition all the more important. What We've Achieved Together This year, the Open Education initiative at KPU continued to grow and evolve, thanks to the dedication of faculty, staff, and students who believe in accessible, adaptable, and equitable education. Here's what KPU Open has accomplished: OER Development & Support * Published 8 Open Educational Resources (with 2 more coming by year's end) * Supported 9 OER Grants and 2 ZTC Advancement Grants * Created our new ZTC Advancement Grant to leverage insights from our ZTC Credential Map analysis * Developed the Open Ed Workbook (launching in January 2025!) Community & Scholarship * Delivered 6 external presentations as guest speakers and panel participants * Wrote 1 book chapter (publication pending) * Joined the CARL Open Education Community of Practice<https://www.carl-abrc.ca/advancing-teaching-learning/open-education/open-ed…> (Karen, Library) * Started our own Open Education Community of Practice<https://www.kpu.ca/teaching-and-learning/learning-opportunities/cop/open-ed…> at KPU * Completed our term on the Open Education Network (OEN)<https://open.umn.edu/oen/community-leaders> Steering Committee and joined the OEN Publishing Advisory Committee (Amanda, T&L Commons) * Joined the COPPUL Scholarly Communications Working Group<https://coppul.ca/scwg/homepage/> (Karen, Library) Innovation & Improvements * Launched the Low Textbook Cost (LTC) Designation * Wrote a Territorial Acknowledgement for KPU as an OER publisher, and developed a Territorial Acknowledgement Pressbooks Template<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/booktemplate/front-matter/territorial-acknowledg…> * Created an AI Declaration Framework for OER Creation [DOCX]<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/263/2025/11/AI-Declaration-Fra…>; an AI Use Self-Assessment Rubric [DOCX]<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/263/2025/11/AI-Use-Rubric-for-…>, and an AI Declaration Statement Pressbooks Template<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/booktemplate/front-matter/ai-declaration-stateme…> * Established presence at New Student Orientation and Welcome Week, connecting directly with students about ZTC/LTC Student Impact & ZTC Results We’re waiting for Fall ZTC data to come in, but here is what we’ve done in Spring and Summer this year: * 287 Instructors teaching ZTC; 73 for the first time! * 628 ZTC course sections in 392 courses (an average of 27.5% of sections were ZTC) * $1.7M in ZTC student savings ($3M in Academic Year 2024/2025) I look forward to seeing the stats from Fall 2025! See more stats on our Zero Textbook Cost Data Dashboard<https://www.kpu.ca/open/ztc#dashboard> [cid:image001.png@01DC69B4.BDCE0EA0] Looking Forward The work we've done this year strengthens the foundation for what comes next. While we know the road ahead will have its challenges, we face them with the knowledge that what we're building (accessible, effective, equitable education) matters deeply. Thank you to every faculty member who adopted OER, every staff member who supported these initiatives, and every student who advocated for affordable education. This work is a collective effort, and it's one we're proud to be part of alongside you. Wishing you all a restful break, Amanda [logo gif] Amanda Grey (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons t 604-599-3345 e amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca<mailto:amanda.grey@kpu.ca> w 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 I respectfully acknowledge that I work in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/>), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie<https://katzie.ca/>), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen<https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/>), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem<https://www.kwikwetlem.com/>), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo<https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/>),qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen<https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/>), which gifted its name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, I recognize and commit to address and reduce ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you received this email in error please delete the email and inform the sender immediately. Unauthorized distribution or use is strictly prohibited.

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Embracing Open Education: OEN Open Pedagogy Learning Circle
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 19 Nov '25

19 Nov '25

Hi everyone! The Open Education Network (OEN) is running another Open Pedagogy Learning Circle next semester. If you’re interested in open pedagogy and want to learn more about 1) what it is, and 2) how to do it, I encourage you to consider taking this learning opportunity. I participated in this a few years ago and it was a great experience that helped me to solidify my understanding of open pedagogy. If you do end up applying, I’d love to know so that I can support you in any way that I can. Cheers, Amanda From: 'Tonia Johnson' via Open Education Network <open-textbook-network(a)googlegroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:06 PM To: Open Education Network <open-textbook-network(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: Tonia Johnson <joh20849(a)umn.edu> Subject: [oen] OEN Blog: Embracing Open Education: OEN Open Pedagogy Learning Circle CAUTION External Sender: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear OEN Community, The Open Pedagogy Learning Circle is a great opportunity for members to: * Build a foundational understanding of open pedagogy. * Discover how open pedagogy can be incorporated in the classroom. * Gain hands-on experience creating a renewable assignment or digital learning object. Natasha Whitton, Associate Professor of History at Baton Rouge Community College, was one of 10 participants in the fall 2025 Learning Circle Show & Tell. She presented her work with Perusall<https://www.perusall.com/>, an online social learning platform, to transform a discussion board assignment that will help her students share thoughts on course materials more freely. Looking back, Natasha says she finds the Learning Circle to be "a warm hug for faculty, staff, and administrators who want to embrace open education inside and outside the classroom." The next Learning Circle begins in February 2026, welcoming members to explore and engage in open pedagogy at no additional cost. Visit the OEN Blog<https://z.umn.edu/aw13> to learn more and sign up on the 2026 Interest List. Thanks! Tonia [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/htP1pbJtGQbHH5wtAV2FCElAKF_HTUFwZF4trpmKd…]<https://open.umn.edu/otn/> Tonia Johnson Digital Content Strategist | Open Education Network Center for Open Education | University of Minnesota | open.umn.edu/oen<https://open.umn.edu/otn/> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Open Education Network" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to open-textbook-network+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:open-textbook-network+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/open-textbook-network/CAOX9iMy7yC8GFEW%3D…<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/open-textbook-network/CAOX9iMy7yC8GFEW%3D…>.

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Revised AI Declaration Statement Pressbook Template
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Hi everyone! If you're working on an open educational resource and have used AI tools during the creation process, we have a new resource to help you document that use transparently. What it is: An AI Declaration Statement template<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/booktemplate/front-matter/ai-declaration-stateme…> that's built right into our Pressbooks OER template. It provides a clear, structured way to disclose how you used AI—whether for brainstorming, content drafting, editing, creating assessments, generating images, or any other part of your OER development. Why document AI use? Transparency helps other faculty who might adopt your resource understand how it was created, addresses copyright and intellectual property considerations, and models good practice for students. The goal isn't to judge how much AI you used—it's simply to communicate openly about your creation process. How to use it: 1. Check out the template: https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/booktemplate/front-matter/ai-declaration-stateme… 2. Use the self-assessment rubric [docx]<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/263/2025/11/AI-Use-Rubric-for-…> to identify your level of AI use for each category 3. Fill in the template with your specific details 4. Include it as a front matter page in your OER The framework [docx]<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/app/uploads/sites/263/2025/11/AI-Declaration-Fra…> has been adapted specifically for OER creation (not research), so categories include things like assessment design, accessibility features, and media creation—the actual work you're doing. Need help? If you have questions about using the template or want to talk through your AI disclosure, feel free to reach out. I'm happy to provide consultation and support as you work on your OER. Cheers, Amanda [logo gif] Amanda Grey (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons t 604-599-3345 e amanda.grey(a)kpu.ca<mailto:amanda.grey@kpu.ca> w 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 I respectfully acknowledge that I work in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/>), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie<https://katzie.ca/>), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen<https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/>), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem<https://www.kwikwetlem.com/>), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo<https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/>),qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen<https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/>), which gifted its name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, I recognize and commit to address and reduce ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience. This email may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you received this email in error please delete the email and inform the sender immediately. Unauthorized distribution or use is strictly prohibited.

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Updated OERs: Introductory and Intermediate Canadian Tax
by openkpu＠lists.bccampus.ca 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Hi everyone! Apologies for sending these separately, but the listserv has size limits and I couldn’t fit them all into one… I’m excited to share with you the following new editions of 2 OERs that have been published at KPU over the summer: [cid:image001.png@01DC18E2.58B9CF40] Introductory Canadian Tax – 2nd Edition By Sam Newton This text is designed for a university level introductory Canadian tax course, providing an overview of Canadian tax law and covering topics such as tax legislation, liability, key tax concepts, calculations, residency, filing, employment, student tax issues, business income, capital gains, GST, and other deductions. It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for both students and teachers, offering clear and concise explanations to make complex tax concepts accessible. This book aims to support learning and teaching needs by providing a solid foundation in Canadian tax law. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/introcanadiantax2e/> [cid:image002.png@01DC18E2.58B9CF40] Intermediate Canadian Tax – 2nd Edition By Sam Newton This text is designed for a university level intermediate Canadian tax course, covering a wide range of topics, including tax legislation, liability, different tax systems, business structures, capital gains, business and property income, capital cost allowance, personal tax issues, corporate taxable income, and tax payable. It also delves into corporate taxation of passive and investment income, owner-manager remuneration, and the purchase and sale of a business. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/intercanadiantax2e/> [cid:image003.png@01DC18E2.58B9CF40] 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 I respectfully acknowledge that I work in a region that overlaps with the unceded, traditional and ancestral lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam<https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/>), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie<https://katzie.ca/>), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen<https://tsawwassenfirstnation.com/>), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem<https://www.kwikwetlem.com/>), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo<https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/>),qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and the qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen<https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/>), which gifted its name to this university. In the cause of reconciliation, I recognize and commit to address and reduce ongoing systemic colonialism, oppression and racism that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience.

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