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Call for Proposals: Open Education Week 2026 Sponsorships
by BC Open 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Dear B.C. open education community, In 2026, BCcampus will once again be offering sponsorships for Open Education Week events hosted by post-secondary institutions, departments, student unions, and organizations in British Columbia and the Yukon. The call for proposals<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/call-for-proposals-open-educ…> is now live and will close at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on Monday, January 19, 2026. This is the third year we are offering this funding program. In 2025, we funded 13 in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including seminars, celebrations, and workshops. To learn more about the kinds of events we fund, read our blog post about the Open Education Week 2024 sponsorship program<https://bccampus.ca/2024/12/09/reflecting-on-open-education-week-2024/>. It’s very simple to apply. As detailed in the call for proposals, send an email to me, Arianna Cheveldave (acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave@bccampus.ca>), describing the event you would like to host during the week of March 2 to 6, 2026. Please also include basic identifying information for the lead applicant, your intended audience for the event, how much funding you would like to request up to $1000, and what specifically you would spend the money on. If you would like to meet with me to brainstorm or ask any questions before you submit your application, please reach out. BCcampus Open Education is proud to sponsor events that will highlight open education activity at your institution, generate engaging discussions between novices and experts, and bolster the open education community in British Columbia and the Yukon. Sincerely, Arianna Cheveldave, BA she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave@bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> I am grateful to live on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam). As both individuals and an organization, BCcampus staff continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. [cid:b6dc5cab-9e25-479c-95ba-6e3359859bea]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…>

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Invitation to participate: Survey of course marking practices at post-secondary institutions in Canada / Invitation à participer à un sondage sur les pratiques de notation de cours dans les établissements d’enseignement postsecondaires au Canada
by BC Open 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Le français suit Dear colleagues, You are invited to participate in an online survey about course marking practices for open educational resources, low-cost course materials, and zero-cost course materials at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Course marking is the process of assigning specific, searchable attributes to courses. Anyone employed by a post-secondary institution in Canada is eligible to participate. Participants should have some knowledge of course marking practices (or lack thereof) for open educational resources, low-cost course materials, and/or zero-cost course materials at their institution. You will be asked questions about course marking processes and motivations for course marking at your institution. You will be asked to share your institution’s name and the province or territory in which it is located. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and participation is voluntary. The survey will remain open until December 23, 2025. You can access the survey by clicking on the following link: https://surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurvey/index.php/229323?lang=en You will be presented with a Letter of Information followed by a consent button before the survey begins. This research study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance by the McMaster Research Ethics Board (#7898). If you have any questions, please contact me at kharding(a)mcmaster.ca<mailto:kharding@mcmaster.ca>. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Katie Harding Teaching & Learning Librarian, OER & STEM McMaster University Libraries __________________ Cher collègue, chère collègue, Nous vous invitons à participer à un sondage en ligne sur les pratiques de notation de cours pour les ressources éducatives libres, le matériel pédagogique à faible coût et le matériel pédagogique gratuit dans les établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire au Canada. La notation des cours consiste à attribuer des attributs précis et repérables aux cours. Toute personne employée dans un établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire au Canada est admissible à participer. Les personnes participantes doivent avoir une certaine connaissance des pratiques de notation (ou de l’absence de connaissance) de leur établissement pour les ressources éducatives libres, le matériel pédagogique à faible coût ou le matériel pédagogique gratuit. Nous vous poserons des questions sur les processus de notation des cours et les motivations au sein de votre établissement à les noter. Vous devrez indiquer le nom de votre établissement et sa province ou son territoire. Le sondage durera environ 15 minutes et la participation est volontaire. Il sera ouvert jusqu’au 23 décembre 2025. Vous pouvez accéder au sondage en cliquant sur le lien suivant : https://surveys.mcmaster.ca/limesurvey/index.php/229323?lang=fr . Une lettre d’information, suivie d’un bouton de consentement, vous sera présentée avant le début du sondage. Cette étude a été évaluée par le Comité d’éthique de la recherche de l’Université McMaster et a reçu son approbation (no 7898). Pour toute question, veuillez communiquer avec moi à kharding(a)mcmaster.ca<mailto:kharding@mcmaster.ca>. Merci à l’avance pour votre temps et votre considération. Salutations distinguées, Katie Harding Bibliothécaire à l’enseignement et à l’apprentissage, REL et STIM Bibliothèques de l’Université McMaster

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Call for Community Project Proposals for UBC CPSC 319
by BC Open 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Dear BC Campus community partners, We invite organizations, nonprofits, startups, and campus units across BC to submit project proposals for the upcoming offering of CPSC 319, a senior-level software engineering course at UBC in which student teams design and develop functional software solutions for real clients. This call seeks project ideas that present a clear technical challenge, offer meaningful experiential learning opportunities for students, and have the potential to create positive impact within the community. Selected projects will be assigned to student teams who will work closely with the client throughout the term. For more information on the course and to submit your proposals, visit: https://parsa-rajabi.github.io/CPSC-319/#/project-proposal Important Dates - Priority Deadline: Friday, December 12 at 11:59pm PST - Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all project slots are filled or until December 19, whichever comes first. We welcome proposals from a wide range of domains and encourage submissions that highlight real needs, innovative ideas, or opportunities for applied problem-solving. For questions regarding scope, expectations, or suitability, please feel free to get in touch with the course instructor, Parsa Rajabi at parsa.rajabi(a)ubc.ca<mailto:parsa.rajabi@ubc.ca> Best, Parsa

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Report on the Capacity of B.C.’s Public Post-Secondary Institutions to Support OEP
by BC Open 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

Dear colleagues, A new report on institutional capacity to support open educational practices (OEP) has been released. Based on research funded by BCcampus and completed by the Inclusive Education Research Lab at Brock University, this study assesses institutional capacity to support open educational practices. Twenty out of 26 public post-secondary institutions in B.C. participated in the research in spring 2025. Read the blog post about this report<https://bccampus.ca/2025/12/01/b-c-institutional-capacity-to-support-open-e…>, which links to a recorded webinar about the contents of the report. Read the B.C. OER Report<https://bccampus.ca/bc-oer-report/>. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave, BA she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave@bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> I am grateful to live on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam). As both individuals and an organization, BCcampus staff continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. [cid:ca18364c-16ec-4236-b411-1191aa2f206f]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…>

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