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[Copybcopen] [Bcopen] BCcampus Contract Position Opportunity: OER Course Markings
by BC Open 22 Jul '25

22 Jul '25

Hello, BCcampus is inviting proposals from qualified individuals to support a multi-year initiative to implement OER course markings and automated data collection systems across B.C. public post-secondary institutions. With funding from the Hewlett Foundation, this project will improve transparency for students and strengthen how institutions track OER use. We’re looking for someone with expertise in student information systems, cross-institutional collaboration, and ideally with experience working in B.C.’s post-secondary system. If this sounds like you or someone you know, we encourage you to apply or share widely. The deadline for submissions is August 4, 2025. View the full Call for Proposals: OER Course Markings – BCcampus<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/call-for-proposals-oer-cours…> If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Thank you, Rebecca Shortt, MA she/her Project Manager, Project Management Office Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/beccashortt> 780-914-3968 • Email<mailto:rshortt@bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-shortt/> My working days are Monday - Thursday • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> I am a settler honoured to live on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən families and ancestors, Songhees<https://www.songheesnation.ca/community/l-k-ng-n-traditional-territory> and Xwsepum<https://www.esquimaltnation.ca/our-nation> Nations, and the W<http://wsanec.com/>̱SÁNEĆ<http://wsanec.com/> peoples, including the Tsartlip, Tseycum, Malahat, Pauquachin, and Tsawot Nations. I am grateful to have been born and raised on Treaty 6 territory<http://www.treatysix.org/>, lands of Métis<http://albertametis.com/>, Cree, Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi, and Dene. Support LANDBACK<https://landback.org/>. _______________________________________________ Bcopen mailing list -- bcopen(a)lists.bccampus.ca To unsubscribe send an email to bcopen-leave(a)lists.bccampus.ca

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[Copybcopen] [Bcopen] Upcoming Webinar from Rebus: Open Pedagogy Basics – Join Us July 16!
by BC Open 10 Jul '25

10 Jul '25

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well! I’m excited to share details about the last session of the free Rebus Summer Webinar Series <https://rebus.community/rebus-free-webinar-series/>, designed to spark ideas and provide practical strategies in open education: Open Pedagogy Basics Wednesday, July 16, 2025 with Mary Isbell Discover how to involve students as co-creators of course content through open pedagogy. This session offers practical examples of student-created OER, non-disposable assignments, and collaborative learning projects. Register to Attend <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_P8jGjZRSVOCMJfsJnHe2w>. This is the third installment in our three-part series, generously sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation. If you missed our first two sessions, you can catch up below! We invite session feedback and suggestions for future webinar topics by replying to this message or responding to the post-attendee surveys below. Revising and Remixing with AI: Ethical and Practical Strategies with Ariful Hoq Shanil and Natasha Whitton Explore how AI tools can support revising and remixing OER while staying aligned with open education values. We discuss ethical considerations, copyright implications, and best practices for transparency and responsible use. Watch the recording <https://youtu.be/L-vX1OAwEqE> (slides and session handout linked in description) and respond to the post-attendee survey <https://forms.gle/EvLnNj61RFpF9Ru98>. Making the Case for OER: Affordability, Access, and Impact with Bryan McGeary Learn how to effectively advocate for OER at your institution, using key data points and framing open education as a tool for inclusion, student success, and pedagogical innovation. Watch the recording <https://youtu.be/2OJoQQ_9Sp4> (slides and session handout linked in description) and respond to the post-attendee survey <https://s.zoom.us/m/bPFinFv8u>. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues and networks. We hope to see you there! Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation Rebus Community <https://rebus.community/> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbrame/> _______________________________________________ Bcopen mailing list -- bcopen(a)lists.bccampus.ca To unsubscribe send an email to bcopen-leave(a)lists.bccampus.ca

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