In case you did not click through the announcements to see the exciting news about KPU being awarded 2 new BCcampus grants, I've provided a link directly to the press release.
In short, KPU has received funding from BCcampus to develop our certificate in arts program to allow students to earn the credential without having to pay for textbooks. That's an estimated $1,000 savings per year per student! The materials for students will be freely available and fully editable so that other institutions can benefit from them as well.
In addition, KPU also received an Open Education Resource Grant, which matches BCcampus funding with KPU funding for creating new open textbooks, redesigning existing resources, and providing workshops, training and other support services.
Read the full release here - http://www.kpu.ca/news/2017/07/14/bccampus-%E2%80%98grants%E2%80%99-kpu-stu…
If you have questions, post it to this list and someone from the Open Working Group can get back to you.
Exciting times ahead!
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Applications to attend OpenCon 2017 on November 11-13 in Berlin, Germany are now open! Most of those who are invited to attend will receive full or partial travel funding, if needed.
OpenCon brings together early career researchers, librarians, and students from around the world to connect and empower the next generation of leaders to open up research and education in their communities. Past conferences have featured presentations from established figures such as Jimmy Wales (cofounder of Wikipedia) and Julia Reda (member of the European Parliament) alongside those from early career leaders.
Apply to attend OpenCon at http://www.opencon2017.org/apply
The benefits of applying for OpenCon 2017 extend far beyond attending the Berlin event—those who apply will have the opportunity to get connected with new collaborators, learn about scholarships to attend related conferences, and actively participate in a larger community. Applications will remain open until August 1st. Attendance at OpenCon is by application only.
Students and early career academic professionals of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. OpenCon seeks to support those who have ideas for new projects and initiatives in addition to those who are already leading them. The most important criteria is an interest in advancing Open Access, Open Education, and Open Data and a commitment to taking action. Learn more about the types of projects OpenCon community members are working on and the impact they are having through the recently released OpenCon Community Report<http://www.opencon2017.org/community_report>.
OpenCon is also looking for partners to host satellite events—meetings that combine themes from the global conference with local presentations, workshops, and discussions to advance the conversation around Open in your local community. In 2016, there were 28 OpenCon satellite events in twenty countries—all thanks to our incredible hosts<http://www.opencon2017.org/satellite_hosts>, who included students, scientists, librarians, researchers, and advocates from around the world who are working hard to increase action around Open Access, Open Data, and Open Education. To express interest in hosting your own satellite event and get more information, visit http://www.opencon2017.org/satellite
The meeting in Berlin serves as the centerpiece of a much larger network to foster initiatives and collaboration among the next generation across OpenCon’s issue areas. OpenCon invites you to become an active part of the community by joining the discussion list, tuning in for monthly community calls and webcasts, or hosting an OpenCon satellite event in your community. Learn more at http://www.opencon2017.org/community
More information available at http://www.opencon2017.org/2017_applications_open
Hi Everyone,
A new book has been added to the BC Open Textbook Collection called [ https://open.bccampus.ca/find-open-textbooks/?uuid=408ae05b-5867-4478-ab84-… | Mechanics ] . In addition, three new ancillary resources have been created for this textbook by UBC and are posted by the book. These resources are:
- Instructor Resource: Learning Logs
- Instructor Resource: Learning Evaluation
- Student Resource: Tutorials
Regards,
Lauri
Lauri Aesoph Manager, Open Education
BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate
Mobile 250.893.0258 | Twitter @lauriaesoph | Skype laesoph
Hello all
KPU is redesigning its website and I'm gathering feedback specifically for our library web page design - including how we can highlight open resources. I would like to hear from faculty (as well as students) so please consider taking 5 minutes to fill out our short survey at http://kpu.libsurveys.com/newlibrarywebpage .
I'm also looking for a few faculty to have a more in depth conversation with regarding your use of the library website. It would only take about 20 minutes and could be done over the phone. If you are interested, please hit reply to this message and we'll set up a time to talk.
I appreciate your feedback!
Caroline
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Caroline Daniels, MLS
Systems, Web and Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
t 604.599.3036 f 604.599.2532 e caroline.daniels(a)kpu.ca<mailto:firstname.lastname(a)kpu.ca>
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Call for Proposals Announced
With the support of both the Ministry of Advanced Education and the Hewlett Foundation, BCcampus will distribute the following grants in support of Open Education:
* [ https://open.bccampus.ca/zed-credz-degree-grants/ | Zed Cred/Z-Degree ]
* [ https://open.bccampus.ca/ancillary-materials-development-grant/ | Ancillary Resources ]
* [ https://open.bccampus.ca/open-educational-resource-grant/ | OER Grants ]
New this year
We are excited to announce the newest grant for this year- the Zed Cred/Z-Degree grant. A Zed Cred/Z-Degree is a set of courses in a specific program area that allows a student to earn a credential, such as an associate degree or certificate program, with zero textbook costs by way of using open educational resources and/or free library materials.
Successful Open Educational Resources Zed Cred/Z Degree implementations will empower faculty to lead the work, develop broad-based support across the institution for using open educational resources, and promote the benefits of enrolling in an open educational resources degree programs to students. The process of developing an open educational resources degree will build institutional capacity for designing clearer and more efficient pathways to credentials and better connecting student learning outcomes to curriculum and pedagogy.
BCcampus will distribute two grants (maximum $35,000.00) to BC Institutions committed to the development of a “Zed Cred” (Z Degree) Program. With the funds, Institutions will not only develop pathways to credential by adopting and adapting pre-existing OER, the funds may also be used to create new OER necessary for the program. The Institutions will also be required to package and publish their degree paths such that other Institutions from BC and beyond can borrow from their progress. Any learning materials created under the Zed Cred program will hold a [ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ | Creative Commons BY license ] and must be fully editable.
As this initiative is new to British Columbia, we welcome any questions you may have about the grant program, the outcomes, and expectations. Please feel free to connect with our Open Education Team at [ mailto:opentext(a)bccampus.ca | opentext(a)bccampus.ca ]
Ancillary Resources and OER Grants
In addition to the Zed Cred/Z-degree grants, we are distributing two other types of grants (Ancillary Resources and OER Grants). Changes have been made to the grants based on recommendations from last year.
The [ https://open.bccampus.ca/ancillary-materials-development-grant/ | ancillary resources call for proposals ] is to support inter-institutional initiatives to create ancillary support material for existing open textbooks in the [ http://open.bccampus.ca/ | BC Open Textbook Collection ] that could assist faculty in adopting the open textbook. This material can include:
* Testbanks of questions based on an existing open textbook.
* Presentations (PowerPoint, Open Office, Prezi, etc)
* Multimedia content, such as audio or video, that could further enhance the textbook.
* Simulations.
* Instructor and student manuals.
* Additional learning activities.
Ancillary Resource Development Proposals can not exceed $2,500.00 provided by BCcampus. A maximum of four Ancillary Resource Grants will be awarded.
The [ https://open.bccampus.ca/open-educational-resource-grant/ | OER Grants call for proposals ] is for institutions or their representatives (e.g. Articulation Committees, Teaching and Learning Centres, Libraries, OER Working Groups) in British Columbia and Yukon to provide small open educational resource grants, funded by BCcampus and matched by the institution. Open Educational Resource grants may be used for, but are not limited to:
* Adaptation of Open Textbooks/Open Educational Resources
* Creation of Open Textbooks/Open Educational Resources
* Course redesign using Open Textbooks/Open Educational Resources
* Workshops, training, and institutional support for OER infrastructure (e.g. Open Policy, Awareness, How to Adopt, How to Adapt, Pressbooks Support)
OER Grant Proposals can not exceed $10,000.00 provided by BCcampus. A maximum of four OER Grants will be awarded.
Should you have questions about the changes and/or the outcomes, expectations of these grants please fee free to connect with our Open Education Team at [ mailto:opentext(a)bccampus.ca | opentext(a)bccampus.ca ]
Thank you!
Amanda Coolidge
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Amanda Coolidge
Senior Manager, Open Education
BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate.
120- 645 Fort Street | Victoria BC V8W 1G2
Tel 250-818-4592 | [ http://www.bccampus.ca/ | www.bccampus.ca ]
Skype: coolidge.amanda
Twitter: @acoolidge
Here is some further info on open textbooks and math....
At UBC the graduate students in mathematics, several years ago, put together an open database of problem sets and answers in the UBC Wiki: http://wiki.ubc.ca/Science:Math_Exam_Resources
It's an amazing resource that has replaced most text content in courses. There is a full list of all the courses that currently are using this tool.
Additionally, there has been a lot of development in our Math department on developing open texts . The full list can be found here with linked examples (Look at: Appendix: Sample of Open Textbooks Used at UBC): http://open.ubc.ca/open-ubc-snapshots-textbook-displacements-by-open-resour…
From: Caroline Daniels
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:07 AM
To: 'openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca' <openkpu(a)mail.bccampus.ca>
Subject: Math textbook - care to participate?
Hello all
There was a BC Open Librarians teleconference yesterday and I thought I'd pass on something I heard there. It seems there are a few instructors at a couple of institutions that are working on math textbooks. Some of them are starting to connect and possibly work together on one. If you are interested, or know of anyone that is interested, you can give them my name and I'll set them up.
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Caroline Daniels, MLS
Systems, Web and Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
t 604.599.3036 f 604.599.2532 e caroline.daniels(a)kpu.ca<mailto:firstname.lastname(a)kpu.ca>
www.kpu.ca<http://www.kpu.ca/>
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Hello all
There was a BC Open Librarians teleconference yesterday and I thought I'd pass on something I heard there. It seems there are a few instructors at a couple of institutions that are working on math textbooks. Some of them are starting to connect and possibly work together on one. If you are interested, or know of anyone that is interested, you can give them my name and I'll set them up.
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Caroline Daniels, MLS
Systems, Web and Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
t 604.599.3036 f 604.599.2532 e caroline.daniels(a)kpu.ca<mailto:firstname.lastname(a)kpu.ca>
www.kpu.ca<http://www.kpu.ca/>
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The KPU Open Studies group is pleased to present a hands on workshop for those interested in using Pressbooks, a popular web platform that is used to create or adapt open textbooks.
Join KPU librarians and learn how to use the BCcampus hosted version to transform your documents into web ready books! Computers are provided but you should have access to an online document that you are interested in converting to a web based book.
When: Wednesday May 31, 10-12 (coffee is on at 9:30!)
Where: Surrey Campus Library
Room: Library second floor lab
Register here please https://www.kpu.ca/Pressbooks (There is no fee for these events but registration is required.)
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Caroline Daniels, MLS
Systems, Web and Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
t 604.599.3036 f 604.599.2532 e caroline.daniels(a)kpu.ca<mailto:firstname.lastname(a)kpu.ca>
www.kpu.ca<http://www.kpu.ca/>
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Hello OER Friends!
Are you looking for an amazing Open Education experience- one that will inform you on open pedagogy, open innovation, open textbooks AND enhance your own open educational practice?
...I'm assuming you are now nodding your head and thinking- YES, what is this experience you speak of?
That experience is the amazing [ https://bccampus.ca/otsummit-2017/ | Open Textbook Summit in Vancouver, B.C. May 24-25, 2017. ]
You can review the schedule here: [ https://bccampus.ca/otsummit-schedule/ | https://bccampus.ca/otsummit-schedule/ ]
...and register here: [ https://www.eply.com/OTSummit2017 | https://www.eply.com/OTSummit2017 ] . Registration deadline is May 17th !
Join us! Any questions - contact Amanda Coolidge ( [ mailto:acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca | acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca ] )
Kind regards,
Amanda Coolidge and Lauri Aesoph
Lauri Aesoph Manager, Open Education
BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate
Mobile 250.893.0258 | Twitter @lauriaesoph | Skype laesoph
