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Call for Program Committee for Virtual BCcampus OpenEd Event
by BC Open 12 May '26

12 May '26

Hello, BCcampus is seeking Program Committee members to help shape an upcoming online Open Education event taking place in February 2027 that will showcase the immense impact and innovation in open education in the BC post-secondary system. We are looking to put together a program committee to help us shape the direction of the event. This will include determining the event themes, identifying potential keynotes, adjudicating session proposals, and approving the program schedule. If you are interested in participating, please complete the short expression of interest form below by May 19: Call for Open Education Event Program Committee Members – Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Wj14YBrwB0mlW1wDaI…> We will be getting started quickly so we have adequate time to discuss the event theme, keynote speakers, program direction, and the conversations we most want to highlight through the event. The first meeting will take place at the end of May, and the form includes questions about availability throughout the planning process. Please feel free to share this opportunity with others who may be interested, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Best, Becca (rshortt(a)bccampus.ca) Rebecca Shortt, MA she/her Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/beccashortt> Project Manager, Project Management Office 780-914-3968 • Email<mailto:rshortt@bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-shortt/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> [cid:6f7f07bb-2694-4625-8959-0dd0d06cca87] 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 Xwsepsum<https://www.esquimaltnation.ca/our-nation> Nations, and the W<http://wsanec.com/>̱<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 Land Back.<https://tsawout.ca/land-back/#get-involved>

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Rebus SMC Registration Closes April 30
by BC Open 16 Apr '26

16 Apr '26

Dear Colleagues, Summer is almost here, and there's still time to join Rebus' Summer 2026 certificate programs, designed to support educators in creating meaningful, open course materials. Supplemental Materials Development Certificate (SMC) <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/> In this six-week collaborative course (May 18-June 30), individuals design and build open, ancillary course materials with guidance from an expert facilitator and a supportive cohort of peers. Every participant graduates with at least one ready-to-use artifact for their classroom. Registration closes April 30. <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/regi…> Subsidized fees and scholarships are available thanks to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Simply reach out <contact(a)rebus.community> to introduce yourself, and share a bit about your interest! Open Publishing Projects Certificate (OPC) <https://rebus.community/open-publishing-projects-certificate/> The OPC is an extended, three-phase program where teams plan, build, and publish an open resource from start to finish, with expert guidance and support at every stage. Email us <contact(a)rebus.community> to learn more, express interest in the Summer 2026 cohort, or discuss timing. Both programs award a microcredential and digital badge upon completion. If these sound like a fit for someone you know, please pass this along. We'd love to have them join us this summer. If the summer timing doesn't work, reach out anyway! We're happy to discuss options that fit your goals, calendars, and contexts. Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation The Rebus Foundation <https://rebus.foundation/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebus-foundation/>

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Info Session + Summer 2026 Learning Opportunities from Rebus
by BC Open 25 Mar '26

25 Mar '26

Dear Colleagues, With summer just around the corner, I'm excited to invite you to a brief information session about the Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways <https://rebus.community/services/>. This is a space to learn more about Rebus, our professional learning opportunities, and how we can support your practice. Whether you're new to Rebus or have been following our work for a while, we'd love to share what's coming up and explore how our programs might support your work this summer and beyond! Information Session: Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time: 2:00-2:20pm ET / 11:00-11:20am PT Register to attend and/or receive the session recording. <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I9riodqnSLGtrNvvp7b73Q> In this short session, you'll: - Meet the Rebus team and learn about our mission, values, and the community we support - Learn about professional development opportunities tailored for educators at any stage or setting: - Supplemental Materials Development Certificate (SMC) <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/> : A six-week course to support individuals in creating engaging, student-centered resources - Summer 2026 Registration: USD <https://rebus.regfox.com/summer-2026-rebus-supplemental-materials-developme…> | CAD <https://rebus.regfox.com/summer-2026-rebus-supplemental-materials-developme…> - Open Publishing Projects Certificate (OPC) <https://rebus.community/open-publishing-projects-certificate/>: An extended, team-based journey from project planning to publishing high-quality open materials - Workshops & Webinars: Hands-on learning in open education, technology, leadership, accessibility, and more - Expert Consulting: Scalable support and custom bundles for organizations, departments, or regional initiatives Our programs are built around the belief that the best professional learning happens in community. Between our alumni, Facilitator Network, and the Rebus team, there’s no shortage of support behind this work. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who might be interested. We'd love to connect and answer any questions you might have! Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation The Rebus Foundation <https://rebus.foundation/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebus-foundation/>

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Rebus SMC Early Bird Registration Ends March 31
by BC Open 19 Mar '26

19 Mar '26

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well as spring gets underway! With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to explore professional development opportunities that fit your goals, calendars, and contexts. Rebus is excited to share that registration is open for our Summer 2026 certificate programs, designed to support educators in creating meaningful, open course materials. Supplemental Materials Development Certificate (SMC) <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/> The SMC is a six-week collaborative course (May 18-June 30) where educators build open, student-centered course materials — interactive self-checks, authentic assessments, in-class activities, and more — with hands-on support from an expert facilitator and a community of peers. Participants walk away with at least one ready-to-use artifact. Early bird pricing ends March 31 <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/regi…>, and regular registration closes April 30. Subsidized fees and full scholarships are also available through generous support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Simply reach out <contact(a)rebus.community> to introduce yourself, and share a bit about your interest! Open Publishing Projects Certificate (OPC) <https://rebus.community/open-publishing-projects-certificate/> The OPC is an extended, three-phase program where teams work together to plan, manage, and publish high-quality open materials from concept to release with expert facilitators and ongoing support every step of the way. If you've been considering an OER publishing project at your institution, the OPC offers the structure and community to make it happen. Please email us <contact(a)rebus.community> to learn more, express interest in the Summer 2026 cohort, or discuss dates that work for you. Both programs award a microcredential and digital badge upon completion. If you'd like to learn more before committing, we'd love to see you at our upcoming information session on Wednesday, April 1 from 2:00-2:20pm ET. Register to attend or receive the recording <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I9riodqnSLGtrNvvp7b73Q>. Please feel free to share these opportunities with colleagues who might be interested. We hope to see you this summer! Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation The Rebus Foundation <https://rebus.foundation/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebus-foundation/>

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Incident Resolved: BCcampus Cybersecurity Event (Pressbooks)
by BC Open 27 Feb '26

27 Feb '26

Dear Pressbooks users, We are pleased to advise you that the cybersecurity incident affecting BCcampus Pressbooks site, which was first identified on February 24, has been fully resolved. What Happened: The incident involved an overwhelming amount of traffic to pressbooks.bccampus.ca and opentextbc.ca causing intermittent access to the sites. Our response team worked swiftly to deal with the issue. Resolution Actions Taken: * Identified the root cause of the incident * Conducted thorough security assessments and improved resilience of Pressbooks services to such traffic spikes * Restored viewing and editing access to pressbooks.bccampus.ca and opentextbc.ca Next Steps: We recommend that you download offline copies of books from opentextbc.ca and pressbooks.bccampus.ca in case access is ever suspended. If you are a Pressbooks author, we recommended making export files available for download so your users don't lose access during an outage. We also encourage you to take virtual snapshots of books you are interested in by using web.archive.org<https://web.archive.org/>. For ongoing updates and resources, please visit this page: Pressbooks Cybersecurity Incident<https://bccampus.ca/2026/02/26/pressbooks-cybersecurity-incident/>. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued trust throughout this process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at support(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:support@bccampus.ca>. Sincerely, BCcampus Open Team and BCcampus Support Arianna Cheveldave BCcampus OpenEd Help Email: Open(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:Open@bccampus.ca> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. Vancouver, B.C., Canada open.bccampus.ca<https://open.bccampus.ca/> • collection.bccampus.ca<https://collection.bccampus.ca/> The BCcampus office is situated on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and as an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Status Update: BCcampus Cybersecurity Incident (Pressbooks) - February 26, 2026, 8:00 PM PT
by BC Open 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Dear BC Open Pressbooks users, The BCcampus team continues to work diligently to restore all affected systems as quickly and safely as possible. As of February 26 at 8:00 p.m., key services including opentextbc.ca, and pressbooks.bccampus.ca are intermittently available to read. We are still restricting the editing of books to prevent any work from being lost. BCcampus IT Support and our web host continue to monitor the situation. What We Have Learned: * Our investigation has determined there is no evidence that customer data has been misused * Our web host is working to improve security measures to protect from future outages What You Need to Do: When the sites are working, we advise you to download offline copies of books from opentextbc.ca and pressbooks.bccampus.ca in case the sites go down again. We also encourage you to take virtual snapshots of books you are interested in by using web.archive.org<https://web.archive.org/>. Next Steps: We remain committed to transparency. We will share another update tomorrow, or sooner if important information becomes available. This page will continue to be updated: Pressbooks Cybersecurity Incident<https://bccampus.ca/2026/02/26/pressbooks-cybersecurity-incident/>. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we resolve this situation. Thank you for your continued trust. Sincerely, Paula Gaube for the BCcampus Open Team and BCcampus Support P.S. If you do not wish to receive these email notifications, please let us know at support(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:support@bccampus.ca>. BCcampus OpenEd Help Email: Open(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:Open@bccampus.ca> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. Suite 120 – 645 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8W 1GW open.bccampus.ca<https://open.bccampus.ca/> • collection.bccampus.ca<https://collection.bccampus.ca/> BCcampus is situated on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Important Notice: BCcampus Cybersecurity Incident
by BC Open 26 Feb '26

26 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, BCcampus recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting the servers for pressbooks.bccampus.ca and opentextbc.ca. As soon as we became aware, we activated our incident response protocols and began investigating the situation. At this time, Pressbooks may be temporarily unavailable as we work to contain and assess the scope of the incident. Protecting your information and restoring full services is our highest priority. As such, we have locked all users out of editing pressbooks.bccampus.ca. This means that you cannot edit your books at this time. This is in an effort to prevent any work from being lost. What you should know: * We are investigating the nature and extent of the incident. * There is no evidence that your user data has been misused. If we discover specific information has been compromised, we will notify those affected directly. * Our team has implemented additional safeguards and monitoring to protect our network during this period. We understand the importance of transparency and will provide updated information as our investigation progresses. In the meantime, we encourage you to use downloaded copies of books from pressbooks.bccampus.ca and opentextbc.ca or check web.archive.org<https://web.archive.org/> to see if a virtual snapshot has been made of the book you are trying to access. If the book you are trying to access is hosted in the B.C. Open Collection<https://collection.bccampus.ca/>, contact open(a)bccampus.ca for a PDF. Thank you for your understanding and trust. Sincerely, Arianna Cheveldave BCcampus OpenEd Help Email: Open(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:Open@bccampus.ca> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. Vancouver, B.C., Canada open.bccampus.ca<https://open.bccampus.ca/> • collection.bccampus.ca<https://collection.bccampus.ca/> The BCcampus office is situated on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and as an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Re: Survey: BCcampus Open Education Digital Badges
by BC Open 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, This is a reminder that you are invited to partake in our Survey: BCcampus Open Education Digital Badges<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Wj14YBrwB0mlW1wDaIb5ww-…>. The last day for survey responses is February 20. Thank you to everyone who has already responded. We are most interested in hearing from our community in B.C., so if you have not yet submitted a response, please do so in the next week. Your perspective is valuable. 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>). 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:9230a904-4095-49e1-82ac-a1c89d2ad447]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> ________________________________ From: Arianna Cheveldave <acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2026 9:19 AM To: BC Open <bcopen(a)lists.bccampus.ca> Subject: Survey: BCcampus Open Education Digital Badges 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. 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:f86aa485-efa7-4b69-9f7c-05a64cf26625]<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 Rediscover Passion, Purpose, and Potential with Rebus
by BC Open 29 Jan '26

29 Jan '26

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well in the new year and spring semester! As we dive into 2026, I’m excited to invite you to a brief information session about the Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways <https://rebus.community/services/>. This is a space to learn more about Rebus, our professional learning opportunities, and how we can support your practice, wherever you are in your education journey. Rediscovering passion, purpose, and potential is central to what we hope to foster through our work at Rebus. Our programs and services are designed to support educators, leaders, and changemakers across K-12, higher education, industry, and beyond. Information Session: Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Time: 2:00-2:20pm ET / 11:00-11:20am PT Register to attend and/or receive the session recording. <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cpm95A_kSzS8nj0PpgQV4A> In this short session, you’ll: - Meet the Rebus team and learn about our mission, values, and the community we support - Learn about professional development opportunities tailored for educators at any stage or setting: - Open Publishing Projects Certificate (OPC) <https://rebus.community/open-publishing-projects-certificate/>: A year-long, team-based journey from project planning to publishing high-quality open materials - Supplemental Materials Development Certificate (SMC) <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/> : A six-week course to support individuals in creating engaging, student-centered resources - Summer 2026 Registration: USD <https://rebus.regfox.com/summer-2026-rebus-supplemental-materials-developme…> | CAD <https://rebus.regfox.com/summer-2026-rebus-supplemental-materials-developme…> - Early bird discount ends March 31 - Workshops & Webinars: Hands-on learning in open education, technology, leadership, accessibility, and more - Expert Consulting: Scalable support and custom bundles for organizations, departments, or regional initiatives At Rebus, we believe education is a catalyst for positive change. Our programs are practical, flexible, and rooted in the real challenges and opportunities we all face as educators. Plus, our supportive Facilitator Network and expansive alumni community mean you’ll never be on this journey alone. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who might be interested. We’d love to see you there, connect, and answer your questions! Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation The Rebus Foundation <https://rebus.foundation/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebus-foundation/>

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Survey: BCcampus Open Education Digital Badges
by BC Open 23 Jan '26

23 Jan '26

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. 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:f86aa485-efa7-4b69-9f7c-05a64cf26625]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…>

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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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Webinar: Report on Institutional Capacity to Support OEP in B.C.
by BC Open 17 Nov '25

17 Nov '25

Dear colleagues, You are invited to attend a public webinar about a Report on Institutional Capacity to Support Open Educational Practices in B.C.<https://bccampus.ca/event/report-on-institutional-capacity-to-support-open-…> on Monday, November 24, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific. This report is based on research into B.C. post-secondary institutions and their support of open educational practices. Institutions were evaluated in six categories, including leadership and advocacy and vision and implementation. The report mirrors one done for post-secondary institutions in Ontario. Speakers will discuss how to ensure that open education is sustainable and continues to have long-term benefits for students and instructors in B.C. Research for this report was conducted by the Inclusive Education Research Lab at Brock University in collaboration with BCcampus. Presenters include Rajiv Jhangiani, Oya Pakkal, Clint Lalonde, and Josie Gray. We hope to see you there! 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:7f927658-68ee-4dc3-81e6-c3c014b67df4]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…>

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Call for Applications: The Rebus Luminary Fellowship
by BC Open 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

[image: Rebus Luminary Fellowship for Education Leaders]Dear Colleagues, Rebus and the Leadership Learning Community are delighted to announce the Rebus Luminary: Fellowship for Education Leaders, a transformative experience redefining what sustainable and effective leadership can look like in postsecondary education. This fellowship offers a joyful, safe space for up to 15 postsecondary leaders across Canada and the US to slow down, connect with peers, and explore the possibilities of collective leadership. Over three months, participants will gather for three virtual Community of Practice sessions and a culminating in-person Summit in beautiful Vancouver, BC. The Rebus Luminary Fellowship is grounded in Rebus’ mission to build collaborative communities where educators can rediscover passion, purpose, and potential in their work. If you feel called to deepen your leadership in these challenging times, we invite you to join a community where just work is done in joyous ways. Together, we’ll cultivate a support network, develop actionable practices, and foster the kind of leadership that higher education urgently needs. Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely or exhausting; let’s make it restorative, playful, and liberatory! Visit our website to learn more about this opportunity and for instructions on how to apply. <https://rebus.community/rebus-luminary-fellowship/> The application closes at 11:59 pm HST on November 23, 2025. Letters of acceptance will be sent the week of December 1, 2025. All applicants will receive a response from the committee in December 2025. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or the Rebus team. Best, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation The Rebus Foundation <https://rebus.foundation/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebus-foundation/>

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Meet Rebus in Denver & Online at OpenEd25
by BC Open 24 Oct '25

24 Oct '25

Dear Colleagues, Rebus is excited to connect with the open education community at #OpenEd25! If you’ll be in Denver, stop by our table for a chat and grab some exclusive Rebus swag. Attending virtually? Join the conversation online through the #Rebus channel <https://discord.com/channels/831599464112062495/1424823331768635504> on the conference Discord server (check your OpenEd25 registration email for the invite link). Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebus-foundation/> to learn how to enter our daily giveaways and how you can participate in the #RebusPostcards exchange. Here’s where you can find us in session: Virtual Keynote Address from adrienne marie brown <https://opened25.sched.com/event/1uS1T/keynote-adrienne-maree-brown-virtual…> 📅 Wednesday, October 29 | 9:30am-10:30am MT 👤 Supported by Apurva Ashok, Executive Director at The Rebus Foundation Connecting the Dots on AI: Developing A Policy Response Grounded in The Experience of Open Educators <https://opened25.sched.com/event/270H2/connecting-the-dots-on-ai-developing…> 📅 Wednesday, October 29 | 11:50am-12:30pm MT Dive into the latest research on how open educators are navigating the promises and pitfalls of generative AI. This panel shares findings from interviews and focus groups with over 100 educators, offering an authentic look at AI’s real-world impact in open education. 👤 Featuring Amber Hoye, Director of Programs at The Rebus Foundation Forever Neighbours: Contrasting OER Collaborations in Canada and US <https://opened25.sched.com/event/270Hl/forever-neighbours-contrasting-oer-c…> 📅 Thursday, October 30 | 10:00-10:40am MT Explore how cross-border collaborations reflect different contexts and approaches, offering lessons that can inform and strengthen OER efforts everywhere. 👤 Featuring Kaitlin Schilling, Programs & Community Manager at The Rebus Foundation Rekindling Your Teaching Spark with Supplemental Materials <https://opened25.sched.com/event/270Db/rekindling-your-teaching-spark-with-…> 📅 Thursday, October 30 | 2:00-4:00pm MT This post-conference workshop is designed to reignite creativity and joy in teaching through the development of supplemental OER. Expect hands-on strategies, inspiration, and practical takeaways. We hope you stick around in-person and virtually for this one! 👤 Featuring Amber Hoye, Director of Programs; Apurva Ashok, Executive Director at The Rebus Foundation 🌟 Attend to receive a digital badge and a chance to win a scholarship for an upcoming Supplemental Materials Development Certificate (SMC) cohort. See you in Denver or online! Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation Rebus Community <https://rebus.community/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbrame/>

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From Values to Impact: This Month at Rebus
by BC Open 21 Aug '25

21 Aug '25

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well! I’m sharing Rebus’ August 2025 newsletter themed "From Values to Impact" <https://mailchi.mp/rebus/august-2025-newsletter> where we celebrate how the values at the heart of our work – authenticity, reciprocity, agency, curiosity, and joy – fuel progress in the open education community. Feel free to pass along to a friend or colleague who might enjoy the read! Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation Rebus Community <https://rebus.community/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbrame/>

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Invitation: Info Session for Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways
by BC Open 14 Aug '25

14 Aug '25

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well! While many of you may already know The Rebus Foundation, our team has grown and our work has expanded. Whether you’re familiar with Rebus or new to the open education space, now is the perfect time to learn more about us and explore everything new we have to offer! Please join us for a brief information session on Wednesday, August 20 from 2:00-2:20pm ET for a glimpse of the Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways, designed to help educators create OER and champion open education in their communities: - Open Publishing Projects Certificate (OPC) <https://rebus.community/open-publishing-projects-certificate/> - Supplemental Materials Development Certificate (SMC) <https://rebus.community/supplemental-materials-development-certificate/> - Webinar Series - Customized Consulting - Facilitator Pathway Program Discover what sets Rebus apart, how our work can support yours, and ways to get involved in our growing community. Information Session: Rebus Leadership Learning Pathways Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Time: 2:00-2:20pm ET / 11:00-11:20am PT Register to attend and/or receive the session recording. <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xpF0GN1LQviTd77qfeZ1Ww> Warm regards, Victoria Brame (she/her) Marketing & Communications Manager, The Rebus Foundation Rebus Community <https://rebus.community/> | Listening Survey <https://forms.gle/jLGC8KXTGyQ33cXZA> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbrame/>

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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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Install new list
by BC Open 27 Jun '25

27 Jun '25

Another for archive

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Math and Latex in Pressbooks - User Research Invitation
by BC Open 06 Mar '25

06 Mar '25

Hello BC Open folks, Pressbooks has reached out to BCcampus to ask for suggestions of people they can talk to get feedback and so they can improve the way that Pressbooks handles mathematical and scientific notation, including improving their LaTeX support and updating or expanding their use of MathJax. They are specifically looking to conduct short user research interviews with "power users" -- people who use LaTeX or math/scientific notation heavily in their teaching and writing in order to better understand needs and pain points and to refine and prioritize improvements and new features. This is a really great opportunity to contribute to the improvement in how Pressbooks handles math and scientific content. If you are interested (or know someone who might be) please send me an email at jgray(a)bccampus.ca, and I will pass the information on to Pressbooks. Thanks! Josie Josie Gray, MDes she/her/hers Manager, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/josiegray> Cell: 778-584-7808 • Email: jgray(a)bccampus.ca Bluesky: @josiea.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/josiea.bsky.social> • LinkedIn: josieagray<https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieagray/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> As a settler, I am grateful to live and work in both Moh’kins’tsis on Treaty 7 lands, which includes the territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai Nations), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley Nations). This place is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. I also spend a considerable time living in wâwâskesiwisâkahikan in the very northern part of Treaty 6, the traditional and continued homelands of the Cree and Métis Peoples.

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Promote Open Education Week 2025 Events
by BC Open 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, BCcampus is soliciting public Open Education Week 2025 events to be added to the BCcampus events calendar<https://bccampus.ca/events/> and a BCcampus newsletter. If you are holding an event for Open Education Week 2025 between March 3 and 7 that is open to external attendees, please send me an email at acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> that contains the date and time of the event, a brief description, and a link to the event. The deadline for this content is February 20. When promoting your event, I encourage you to make use of the official OEWeek Visuals Kit<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/guide/visuals-kit/>, provided by OE Global. It contains logos, icons, banners, an event flyer template, badges, and a remixable OEWeek digital postcard<https://remixer.visualthinkery.com/r/6hVrYxcPWufP6mtZCbvA/TffEcl4XkzNsqwZKN…>. I look forward to hearing about your exciting events! Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • Flickr<https://www.flickr.com/photos/61642799(a)N03/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> The BCcampus office is situated on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and as an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Call for Proposals: B.C. Open Education Institutional Grants
by BC Open 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

Dear colleagues, BCcampus has issued a call for proposals for B.C. Open Education Institutional Grants<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/british-columbia-open-educat…>. Three institutions will receive $33,000 apiece in the 2025/2026 fiscal year for the purpose of furthering their institutional open education programs. This grant program is similar to the open education foundation grants<https://bccampus.ca/open-education-foundation-grant-for-institutions/> and open education sustainability grants<https://bccampus.ca/bccampus-open-education-sustainability-grant/> offered in previous years. Anecdotally, grantees have said that these have been some of the most useful grants offered by BCcampus Open Education, due to the wide range of activities that this funding could be used for. The B.C. Open Education Institutional Grant is designed to be flexible, depending on the specific needs of your institution. Whether your institution requires support for OER publishing, developing a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) program, or redeveloping courses to incorporate OEP (Open Educational Practices), this grant provides funding to support these efforts. You can register for a virtual information session about this grant program<https://bccampus.ca/event/open-education-institution-grant-information-sess…>. The session will take place on Wednesday, February 12 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific on Friday, February 28. The call contains more details about guidelines for successful proposals, projects by previous recipients of similar grants, and the requirements for funding. If you have any further questions, please contact open(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:open(a)bccampus.ca>. Sincerely, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • Flickr<https://www.flickr.com/photos/61642799(a)N03/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> The BCcampus office is situated on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and as an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Call for Proposals: Open Education Week 2025 Sponsorships
by BC Open 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Dear B.C. open education community, In 2025, 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…> went live today and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025. We ran this program in 2024 and funded ten in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including OER evaluation workshops, faculty recognition events, and panel discussions. You can read more about the range of events funded in 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(a)bccampus.ca>), describing the event you would like to host during the week of March 3 to 7, 2025. 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. 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. If you have any questions about the program or the application process, feel free to reach out to me. Sincerely, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • Flickr<https://www.flickr.com/photos/61642799(a)N03/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/59c0b3389fc34fe898b6c536975bdf05…> The BCcampus office is situated on the unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich) and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and as an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Textbook Success Program Scholarship Application
by BC Open 17 Jan '25

17 Jan '25

Hello all, I writing to pass on this opportunity to apply for a fully-funded scholarship spot in the Textbook Success Program run by the Rebus Foundation. This is a great opportunity if you (or someone you know) is working on an OER project and are looking for more guidance and the opportunity to connect with others who are working on OER projects. Rebus has a lot of expertise in the OER publishing process and I have heard great things about their program. * Here is where you can find a description of what the Textbook Success Program is<https://rebus.community/textbook-success-program/>. * You can apply here: February 2025 Cohort: Textbook Success Program Application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdauEjOACrXMjFYX8a2qg4cnj2yCH31psR…> Best, Josie Josie Gray, MDes she/her/hers Manager, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/josiegray> Cell: 778-584-7808 • Email: jgray(a)bccampus.ca Bluesky: @josiea.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/josiea.bsky.social> • LinkedIn: josieagray<https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieagray/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> As a settler, I am grateful to live and work in both Moh’kins’tsis on Treaty 7 lands, which includes the territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai Nations), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley Nations). This place is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. I also spend a considerable time living in wâwâskesiwisâkahikan in the very northern part of Treaty 6, the traditional and continued homelands of the Cree and Métis Peoples.

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AutoCAD Books
by BC Open 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Hi all, Does anyone know of any adoptions of Introduction to Drafting and AutoCAD 2D<https://collection.bccampus.ca/textbooks/introduction-to-drafting-and-autoc…> or Introduction to Drafting and AutoCAD 3D<https://collection.bccampus.ca/textbooks/introduction-to-drafting-and-autoc…> at your institutions? Kelly Wightman, Department Head, CAD & BIM Technologies, at Vancouver Community College is trying to find a way to get those books updated and is looking for possible collaborators. If you know of anyone, please reach out to her at kwightman(a)vcc.ca. Thanks! Josie Josie Gray, MDes she/her/hers Manager, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/josiegray> Cell: 778-584-7808 • Email: jgray(a)bccampus.ca Bluesky: @josiea.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/josiea.bsky.social> • LinkedIn: josieagray<https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieagray/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> As a settler, I am grateful to live and work in both Moh’kins’tsis on Treaty 7 lands, which includes the territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai Nations), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley Nations). This place is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. I also spend a considerable time living in wâwâskesiwisâkahikan in the very northern part of Treaty 6, the traditional and continued homelands of the Cree and Métis Peoples.

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Scholarships for Creative Commons Certificate Courses
by BC Open 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Hello Everyone, BCcampus is offering two scholarships ($500 USD value each) for the January 2025 (January 27–April 6, 2025) session of the Creative Commons certificate course<https://www.classy.org/event/2025-cc-certificate-course-registration/e60120…> to faculty, librarians, staff, or graduate students from B.C. and Yukon post-secondary institutions. Applications should be sent to open(a)bccampus.ca and must be received by December 6, 2024. Creative Commons (CC)<https://creativecommons.org/> is an international non-profit organization that empowers people to grow and sustain the thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture needed to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Its CC Certificate program<https://certificates.creativecommons.org/> offers in-depth courses about CC licenses, open practices, and the ethos of the commons. To hear from CC graduates, you can watch this recorded webinar<https://bccampus.ca/event/creative-commons-learning-opportunity-graduates-s…>. Regards, Lauri Aesoph, she/her Operations Specialist, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/lauriaesoph1> Cell: 250-893-0258 • Email: laesoph(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:laesoph(a)bccampus.ca> LinkedIn: LauriAesoph<https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-aesoph-56a360aa/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…> which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.c<https://bccampus.ca/>a<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus acknowledges the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live, work, and learn. Through our work we are learning to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies into our actions and understandings, supporting decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization to advocate systemic changes in the post-secondary environment of B.C.

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Webinar tomorrow - Creative Commons Learning Opportunity: Graduates Share Their Experiences
by BC Open 22 Oct '24

22 Oct '24

Dear Colleagues Space is still available<https://events.humanitix.com/cc-learning-opportunity-graduates-share-their-…> for tomorrow's one-hour webinar on how to build expertise in copyright law and Creative Commons' open licences<https://bccampus.ca/event/creative-commons-learning-opportunity-graduates-s…>. Join us and hear from BCcampus’ Kaitlyn Zheng who completed the course earlier this year and Emily Schudel from Camosun College, a 2019 CC certificate graduate, who has been used this training in her work for the past five years. Learn about the 15% discount<https://bccampus.ca/2024/08/08/bccampus-partners-with-creative-commons-to-s…> that can be applied towards registration for CC Certificate training in January and June 2025 for B.C. and Yukon post-secondary faculty and staff. Best regards, Lauri Aesoph, she/her Operations Specialist, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/lauriaesoph1> Cell: 250-893-0258 • Email: laesoph(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:laesoph(a)bccampus.ca> LinkedIn: LauriAesoph<https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-aesoph-56a360aa/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…> which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.c<https://bccampus.ca/>a<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus acknowledges the W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live, work, and learn. Through our work we are learning to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies into our actions and understandings, supporting decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization to advocate systemic changes in the post-secondary environment of B.C.

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New OERs at KPU!
by BC Open 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Hi everyone! I’m excited to share with you the following new three new OERs that have been published at KPU over the last month. * Organic Chemistry II * Storying Universal Design for Learning * Anatomy and Physiology II: Student Resources and Lab Manual Organic Chemistry II By Xin Liu An open textbook that is suitable for the second semester of Organic Chemistry. This book focuses on providing a strong understanding of the reaction mechanisms of common organic functional groups, which includes alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, as well as carbohydrates. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/organicchemistry2/> [cid:image001.png(a)01DB0B56.57A33B90] Storying Universal Design for Learning By Seanna Takacs, Lilach Marom, Alex Vanderveen, and Arley Cruthers This resource compiles post-secondary student voices on accessible teaching practices and universal design for learning (UDL) components that have been integrated into their classes. Students reflect on meaningfulness and engagement, accommodation plans, course design, and instructor supportiveness. This guide offers suggestions for teaching to support instructors in building more accessible classrooms. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/storyingudl/> [cid:image002.png(a)01DB0B56.57A33B90] Anatomy and Physiology II: Student Resources and Lab Manual Edited by Michael Kiraly Within this package students will find a study guide in the form of student learning objectives. Also contained with are weekly laboratory activities related to the following; urinary system, nervous system and special senses, immunity and response to injury and infection, reproductive systems, pregnancy and embryology. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/anatomyandphysiology2/> [cid:image003.png(a)01DB0B56.57A33B90] [cid:image004.png(a)01DB0B56.57A33B90] 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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Creative Commons Certificate - 15% Discount for BC post-secondary faculty and staff
by BC Open 31 Jul '24

31 Jul '24

Dear Colleagues, If you've been thinking about taking a Creative Commons Certificate course<https://certificates.creativecommons.org/>, now is a great time to put that goal into action. Effective immediately, educators, librarians, teaching assistants, support staff and grad students in the British Columbia and Yukon post-secondary systems are eligible to use a 15% discount toward a CC Certificate course. Choose from three different CC Certificate trainings: Educators, Librarians, and Open Culture. Each course covers the public domain, copyright, Creative Commons licences. The 15% discount code can be applied toward any of these three sessions<https://certificates.creativecommons.org/about/calendar/>: * September 2024 (September 30 - December 1, 2024) * January 2025 (January 27 - April 6) * June 2025 (June 2 - August 10) Use these steps to get the BCcampus discount: 1. Click on the CC Certificate registration<https://www.classy.org/event/2024-cc-certificate-course-registration/e500320> link. 2. Select the course you would like to take. 3. Type in BCCAMPUS15 in the promo code spot. You should see 15% deducted from the total before you pay. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email open(a)bccampus.ca. Best regards, Lauri Aesoph, she/her Operations Specialist, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/lauriaesoph1> Cell: 250-893-0258 • Email: laesoph(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:laesoph(a)bccampus.ca> LinkedIn: LauriAesoph<https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-aesoph-56a360aa/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…> which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.c<https://bccampus.ca/>a<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus acknowledges the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live, work, and learn. Through our work we are learning to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies into our actions and understandings, supporting decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization to advocate systemic changes in the post-secondary environment of B.C.

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Creative Commons Certificate - 15% Discount for BC post-secondary faculty and staff
by BC Open 16 May '24

16 May '24

Hello everyone, I am pleased to announce that BCcampus has established an agreement with Creative Commons to offer a 15% discount for staff and faculty working at post-secondary institutions in British Columbia to take any of the Creative Commons certificate courses. The CC Certificate courses provide a study of the public domain, copyright, Creative Commons licenses, and what it means to engage in our global, shared, commons of knowledge and culture. <https://certificates.creativecommons.org/> Learn more about the CC Certificate program.<https://certificates.creativecommons.org/> The next set of courses start June 10, but the discount will be available for future course offerings as well. Register for one of the June courses here<https://www.classy.org/event/2024-cc-certificate-course-registration/e50032…>. Directions for the BCcampus discount: 1. Click on the CC Certificate registration<https://www.classy.org/event/2024-cc-certificate-course-registration/e500320> link. 2. Select the course you would like to take. 3. Type in BCCAMPUS15 in the promo code spot. You should see 15% deducted from the total before you pay. Good news: Creative Commons has more scholarship tickets for the Open Culture/GLAM Certificate! Use code Y3GLAMSCHOLAR60 during registration to get 60% off your ticket, while scholarship tickets last. Curious for more information from a course participant perspective? See what people say about the courses, including this great quote from Craig Finlay<https://certificates.creativecommons.org/about/testimonials/> below. If you’d like to chat with a course graduate directly, contact learning(a)creativecommons, and they’ll connect you! “If at all possible, take this course. It’s probably the most valuable and rewarding professional development training I’ve done since becoming an academic librarian in 2013. I thought I had a pretty decent grasp of the ins and outs of Creative Commons before taking the course, and the difference in my knowledge and skillset now compared to then is night and day. In my experience, the heavy majority of faculty don’t have a great idea of what CC is, how it works, or what it can do for them. Being a campus resource for CC has raised my profile at the university, which has done wonders for work building and running an OER program. As soon as I started helping faculty with individual reference consultations about CC, word started getting around. Now I’m getting faculty I’ve never met emailing me to ask for advice on a CC question, because they heard about me from a peer. Money well spent.” – Stephen Craig Finlay Best, Josie Josie Gray, MDes she/her/hers Acting Director, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/josiegray> Cell: 778-584-7808 • Email: jgray(a)bccampus.ca Twitter: @josiea_g<https://twitter.com/josiea_g> • LinkedIn: josieagray<https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieagray/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/BCcampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> As a settler, I am grateful to live and work on Moh’kins’tsis on Treaty 7 lands, which includes the territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai Nations), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley Nations). This place is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. [cid:d3d26b06-fb98-4f39-b86e-7faa871b64bd]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/23d4d60c728f4effb3fdcbd679930bda…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/23d4d60c728f4effb3fdcbd679930bda…> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BCcampus Regional Roadshow • Driving Learning & Connection June 10-18, 2024 • Kelowna, Kamloops, and Castlegar, B.C. Learn more at: roadshow.bccampus.ca<https://roadshow.bccampus.ca/>

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Survey about Course Marking Language from DOERS3
by BC Open 07 May '24

07 May '24

Dear colleagues, The Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success (DOERS3)<https://www.doers3.org/about.html> Research Working Group is examining course marking language for OER across provinces, states, and systems to explore possible standardization of language that can be used to improve data collection and overall understanding of related definitions. They have devised the survey below, which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you could fill it out, DOERS3 would be greatly appreciative of your time. If you have questions, please contact Liliana Diaz, member of the DOERS3 Research Working Group, at ldiaz(a)wiche.edu<mailto:ldiaz(a)wiche.edu>. COMPLETE SURVEY HERE<https://utrgv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78mc0x1R34epNIi> Deadline to respond is Friday, May 31, 2024. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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FW: Looking for cases of OER use in Vocational Training
by BC Open 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

Dear colleagues, Below is a request from Cable Green at Creative Commons for stories about using OER in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). If you have any experiences that you would like to share, send them to Fabio Nascimbeni (fabio.nascimbeni(a)etf.europa.eu<mailto:fabio.nascimbeni(a)etf.europa.eu>) and Max Ehlers (m.ehlers(a)unesco.org<mailto:m.ehlers(a)unesco.org>). Best, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. From: cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Cable Green Sent: Monday, April 15, 2024 1:22 PM To: CCCOER Advisory <cccoer-advisory(a)googlegroups.com>; CCCOER Membership <cccoer-members(a)googlegroups.com> Cc: Nascimbeni, Mr. / Monsieur Fabio <Fabio.Nascimbeni(a)etf.europa.eu>; Jennryn Wetzler <jennryn(a)creativecommons.org>; Ehlers, Mr. / Monsieur Max <m.ehlers(a)unesco.org> Subject: Looking for cases of OER use in Vocational Training CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ________________________________ Greetings Community & Technical College Open Education Friends: The European Training Foundation<https://www.etf.europa.eu/en> together with UNESCO-UNEVOC<https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/> are working to promote the use of OER in TVET (Technical Vocational Education and Training) namely by collecting stories of use of OER within vocational education, professional higher education, and adult learning (formal and informal). They will then organize webinars (as they did last year<https://openspace.etf.europa.eu/blog-posts/webinar-report-open-educational-…>) to share these stories globally, with the aim to foster adoption of OER and open approaches within TVET through awareness raising and knowledge exchange. If you would like to share your important open education initiatives and practices where OER are being used within TVET sectors please send information to Fabio Nascimbeni (fabio.nascimbeni(a)etf.europa.eu<mailto:fabio.nascimbeni(a)etf.europa.eu>) and Max Ehlers (m.ehlers(a)unesco.org<mailto:m.ehlers(a)unesco.org>). My thanks, Cable Cable Green, PhD (he:him / LI<https://www.linkedin.com/in/cablegreen/> / X<https://twitter.com/cgreen> / M<https://mastodon.social/@cablegreen>) Director of Open Knowledge Creative Commons<https://creativecommons.org/> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xYAxcL4PsSh8Uuk6z1MVhd34dwfJTyGNf1vsNJlzS…] Support CC<https://creativecommons.org/20-years/> in opening knowledge and culture for everyone Receive CC news & updates<https://mail.creativecommons.org/subscribe> -- If you have any questions about or technical difficulties with this email list, contact lizyata(a)oeglobal.org<mailto:lizyata(a)oeglobal.org> To find out more or be added to this list visit https://www.cccoer.org/community-email/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CCCOER Community Email" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cccoer-advisory+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:cccoer-advisory+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cccoer-advisory/CAAve8DKxFoLBZtLs7wzC9YQ6…<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/cccoer-advisory/CAAve8DKxFoLBZtLs7wzC9YQ6…>.

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Invitation to Touching Base: A Conversation about Open Education in B.C. Post-Secondary
by BC Open 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Dear colleagues, This is a second invitation to attend a virtual meeting from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday, March 13, titled Touching Base: A Conversation about Open Education in B.C. Post-Secondary<https://bccampus.ca/event/touching-base-a-conversation-about-open-education…>. We invite people who support open education at post-secondary institutions in B.C. and the Yukon to a conversation about their practice and challenges. This discussion will encompass topics such as: * Methods for supporting open education initiatives at your institution * Common challenges encountered in this endeavour * Strategies for mutual support among peers Following this event, our aim is to foster an active community of practice to sustain ongoing dialogue about open education within B.C. and the Yukon. The conversation will be facilitated by Emily Schudel of Camosun College and Lauri Aesoph of BCcampus. There will not be a video recording of the meeting, but notes will be taken and shared in a Google Doc. Please share with anyone doing open education work in post-secondary in B.C. or the Yukon who might be interested in participating. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> Consider nominating someone for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/awards-for-excellence-in-ope…>, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the open education movement in British Columbia. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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New OER: Introduction to Marketing
by BC Open 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Hi everyone! I’m excited to share with you the following new OER that has just been published at KPU: Introduction to Marketing Adapted by Pamela Ip Introduction to Marketing teaches the experience and process of actually doing marketing - not just the vocabulary. It carries five dominant themes throughout in order to expose students to marketing in today's environment: Service dominant logic, sustainability, ethics and social responsibility, global coverage, and metrics. This is an adaptation of Principles of Marketing<https://open.lib.umn.edu/principlesmarketing/> Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/introductiontomarketing/> [cid:image001.png(a)01DA63E4.5C6EA7A0] [cid:image002.png(a)01DA63E4.5C6EA7A0] 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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Invitation to Touching Base: A Conversation about Open Education in B.C. Post-Secondary
by BC Open 15 Feb '24

15 Feb '24

Dear colleagues, You are invited to attend a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 13, titled Touching Base: A Conversation about Open Education in B.C. Post-Secondary<https://bccampus.ca/event/touching-base-a-conversation-about-open-education…>. We invite people who support open education at post-secondary institutions in B.C. and the Yukon to a conversation about their practice and challenges. This discussion will encompass topics such as: * Methods for supporting open education initiatives at your institution * Common challenges encountered in this endeavour * Strategies for mutual support among peers Following this event, our aim is to foster an active community of practice to sustain ongoing dialogue about open education within B.C. and the Yukon. The conversation will be facilitated by Emily Schudel of Camosun College. Please share with anyone doing open education work in post-secondary in B.C. or the Yukon who might be interested in participating. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Access the B.C. Open Collection at collection.bccampus.ca
by BC Open 01 Feb '24

01 Feb '24

Dear colleagues, The retirement of the B.C. Open Textbook Collection is now complete. This collection is no longer available at open.bccampus.ca. Instead, you may access open textbooks and courses published and curated by BCcampus at collection.bccampus.ca<https://collection.bccampus.ca/>. If you have any questions about this change, view our FAQs<https://open.bccampus.ca/help/> or contact open(a)bccampus.ca. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Final notice: Retirement of the B.C. Open Textbook Collection Tomorrow
by BC Open 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Dear colleagues, This is the fourth and final reminder about the retirement of the B.C. Open Textbook Collection<https://open.bccampus.ca/browse-our-collection/find-open-textbooks/>, which is happening tomorrow on February 1. Open textbooks and course packs curated and published by BCcampus will continue to be available via collection.bccampus.ca<https://collection.bccampus.ca/>. Once the retirement is complete, another message will go out to confirm this change. If you have any questions about the retirement, check our FAQs page<https://open.bccampus.ca/help/> or the original collection retirement notice<https://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/bcopen(a)lists.bccampus.…>, or contact open(a)bccampus.ca. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Open Education Week 2024 Events Call for Proposals Closes January 26
by BC Open 25 Jan '24

25 Jan '24

Dear colleagues, This is a reminder that BCcampus is offering sponsorship money to those wishing to host events at B.C. and Yukon post-secondary institutions for Open Education Week 2024. Open Education Week<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/> is an internationally recognized week for raising awareness of and celebrating achievements in open education. In honour of this, BCcampus has released a call for proposals for open education events hosted at post-secondary institutions in B.C. or the Yukon during the week of March 4 to 8, 2024. Examples of events that could qualify for a sponsorship include a workshop on open licences, an award ceremony for local open champions, and an awareness campaign event by a student union about high textbook costs. Read the call for proposals<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/call-for-proposals-open-educ…> for more details on how to apply for up to $1000 in sponsorship funding. Ten sponsorships are available, and the call closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on January 26. If you have any questions about this initiative, please email me at acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca>. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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Call for Interview Participants: Canadian Indigenous Open Educational Resources
by BC Open 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Hello, Open educational resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials licensed to be freely owned, shared, and in most cases, modified. While the development of OER is rooted in the belief that education should be equitably distributed, the potential to develop, create, and share resources within Western understandings of knowledge and ownership of information, can run counter to Indigenous perspectives, traditions, and information practices. Our research study seeks to centre the Indigenous perspective on open education principles and processes, with a focus on OER development in Canadian academic institutions. We are hoping you can support our study by participating and/or sharing the following information and participant invitations. Attached is a social media package, including a blog post outlining the research collaboration. Please feel free to share these items through your organization's communication channels. Below is a call for participation that can be shared via email. Thank you for your support in spreading the word about this call for research participants. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Fields (Principal Investigator) at erin.fields(a)ubc.ca. Sincerely, Erin Fields on behalf of the Research Team ___________________________________ ENGLISH VERSION Foregrounding Indigenous Perspectives  Community and Collaborator Affinities and Conflicts in Open Education   Do you self-identify as Indigenous? Are you employed by or affiliated with an institution of higher education? Are you involved in teaching and learning? You are invited to participate in the research study, Foregrounding Indigenous Perspectives: Community and Collaborator Affinities and Conflicts in Open Education. This research seeks to identify workflows, practices, and unique barriers involved in developing Canadian Indigenous Open Educational Resources (OER)*. The study is seeking 20 interview participants. The requirements for participation include: * You self-identify as Indigenous * You work in/or are affiliated with a Canadian academic institution * You engage in/or support teaching and learning The interviews will be held via Zoom and will be recorded for analysis. Participation in this study involves an interview that will take approximately 60 minutes of your time. In recognition of the knowledge and expertise you bring to this study, an honorarium of $100 will be offered to you for your participation. Should you choose to withdraw your responses from the study after the interview, the honorarium will not be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Fields (Principal Investigator) at erin.fields(a)ubc.ca.<mailto:erin.fields(a)ubc.ca> If you are interested in participating and would like more details, including information about participant confidentiality, please express your interest here: https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_EOI [English Version] https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_EOIfr [French Version] *For the purpose of this study, Canadian Indigenous OER is defined as any openly licensed educational resource that is focused on the history, culture, knowledges, and methodologies of Indigenous peoples and/or guided by the perspective of Indigenous peoples. ________________________________ French Version Promotion des perspectives autochtones Affinités et conflits entre communautés et collaborateurs dans l'éducation ouverte    Vous identifiez-vous comme étant une personne autochtone ? Êtes-vous employé par ou affilié à un établissement d'enseignement supérieur ? Êtes-vous impliqué dans l'enseignement et l'apprentissage ? Vous êtes invité à participer à l'étude de recherche: Promotion des perspectives autochtones: Affinités et conflits entre communautés et collaborateurs dans l'éducation ouverte. Cette recherche vise à identifier les flux de travail, les pratiques et les obstacles uniques impliqués dans le développement de ressources éducatives libres (REL) sur les peuples autochtones canadiens*. L'étude recherche 20 participants aux entrevues. Les conditions de participation incluent: * Vous vous identifiez comme étant une personne autochtone * Vous travaillez ou êtes affilié à un établissement d'enseignement canadien * Vous participez/ou soutenez l'enseignement et l'apprentissage Les entretiens se dérouleront via Zoom et seront enregistrés pour analyse. La participation à cette étude implique un entretien qui prendra environ 60 minutes de votre temps. En reconnaissance des connaissances et de l'expertise que vous apportez à cette étude, des honoraires de 100 $ vous seront offerts pour votre participation. Si vous choisissez de retirer vos réponses de l'étude après l'entrevue, les honoraires ne seront pas touchés. Pour toute question, veuillez contacter Erin Fields (chercheuse principale) à l'adresse suivante erin.fields(a)ubc.ca.<mailto:erin.fields(a)ubc.ca> Si vous êtes intéressé par une participation et souhaitez de plus amples informations, et notamment des informations sur la confidentialité des participants, nous vous invitons à exprimer votre intérêt ici : https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_EOIfr [Version Française] https://bit.ly/IndigenousOER_EOI [Version Anglais] *Pour les besoins de cette étude, les REL sur les peuples autochtones canadiens sont définies comme toute ressource éducative sous licence ouverte qui est axée sur l'histoire, la culture, les connaissances et les méthodologies des peuples autochtones et/ou guidée par la perspective des peuples autochtones.

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Indigenous Knowledges and Open Education Webinar Series
by BC Open 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Indigenous Knowledges and Open Education Webinar Series The principles of OER can be in tension with Indigenous Knowledges that are deeply rooted in community defined ethics and protocols and relationships. The Indigenous Knowledges and Open Education Webinar Series is focused on building knowledge, supporting a space for discussion, and engaging both theoretically and practically on how open education (OE) and Indigenous Knowledges can intersect respectfully. The series of three open webinars will cover: 1) issues, concerns, policies, and approaches to Indigenous Knowledges and OE; 2) case studies of current Indigenous OER development across Canada; and 3) Indigenous student perspectives on the value of Indigenous OER. For more information and to register: Webinar 1: The Practices of Indigenous Knowledge in Open Educational Resources <https://www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-page/indigenous-knowledges-and-open-educ…> January 29, 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET / 1:00 – 2:00 pm PT Webinar 2: Indigenous Open Educational Resources in Practice<https://www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-page/indigenous-knowledges-and-open-educ…> February 7, 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET / 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT Webinar 3: A Question of Value – Indigenous Students’ Perspectives on Open Education<https://www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-page/indigenous-knowledges-and-open-educ…> February 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET / 1:00 – 2:00 pm PT This webinar series is brought to you by the Open Educational Resources (OER) National Strategy – Stratégie nationale en matière de ressources éducatives libres (REL<https://www.carl-abrc.ca/advance-teaching-learning/open-education/open-educ…>) group, in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, University of British Columbia Libraries, University of the Fraser Valley, and eCampusOntario. Erin M.E. Fields BA, BEd, MLIS (She, Her, Hers<https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/gender-diversity/pronouns/>) Open Education and Scholarly Communications Librarian UBC Library | Scholarly Communications and Copyright Office The University of British Columbia | Walter C. Koerner Library | Musqueam Traditional Territory 1958 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada Phone 604 822 0977 erin.fields(a)ubc.ca<mailto:erin.fields(a)ubc.ca> | Emefie<http://twitter.com/Emefie> https://www.library.ubc.ca/ | https://scholcomm.ubc.ca/ I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered today on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. [UBC E-mail Signature]

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Third notice: Retirement of the B.C. Open Textbook Collection on February 1
by BC Open 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Dear colleagues, This is the third notice regarding the February 1, 2024 retirement of the B.C. Open Textbook Collection<https://open.bccampus.ca/>. Open textbooks and open course packs will continue to be available in the B.C. Open Collection<https://collection.bccampus.ca/>. For more information and context about this closure, please see * the original collection closure notice sent on October 19<https://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/bcopen(a)lists.bccampus.…> * FAQs on the BCcampus OpenEd Help page.<https://open.bccampus.ca/help/> If you have questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at open(a)bccampus.<mailto:open(a)bccampus.ca> Best regards, Lauri Aesoph, she/her Operations Specialist, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/lauriaesoph1> Cell: 250-893-0258 • Email: laesoph(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:laesoph(a)bccampus.ca> LinkedIn: LauriAesoph<https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-aesoph-56a360aa/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Victoria Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.c<https://bccampus.ca/>a<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus acknowledges the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, on whose traditional territories we are privileged to live, work, and learn. Through our work we are learning to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies into our actions and understandings, supporting decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization to advocate systemic changes in the post-secondary environment of B.C.

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New Audiobook OER: Developing Organizational and Managerial Wisdom – 2nd Edition
by BC Open 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Hi everyone, I’m excited to share the following new resource: Developing Organizational and Managerial Wisdom – 2nd Edition (Audio plus text version)<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/developingwisdomaudiobook/> by Brad Anderson, an audiobook version of an existing OER. This Pressbook embeds audio recordings in each chapter, provides a playlist of all recordings for uninterrupted listening, and provides links to download the audio files. Here’s what Brad had to say about this project: Over the past year, I have realized that most of our students have accessibility issues. Many people’s first reaction to that is doubt, but that, I believe, is because many people still view accessibility through a physical disability lens. The student working thirty hours a week who must cross two bridges in rush-hour traffic to get to campus has an accessibility issue. So does the student renting a bed in a house with half a dozen roommates and no dedicated workspace, a student caring for a sick family member, one with mental health challenges, or … you get the picture. How many barriers might we remove if we made an audio version of textbooks available they could listen to while stuck in traffic? Universal design for learning (UDL) is about giving students options in accessing course material, empowering them to fit learning into the unique considerations of their lives. A couple of years ago, I created this OER textbook under a Creative Commons licence to reduce barriers to learning. Creating an audio version of that text is a continuation of that effort to reduce barriers. While there were many challenges associated with developing this audiobook, with some creative thinking and advice from one of KPU’s Educational Media Strategists, we were able to overcome them. Going forward, I am excited to encourage other OER authors to consider creating an audiobook versions, as well as streamlining and improving the process. Cheers, Amanda [logo gif] Amanda Grey (she/her) Open Education Strategist, Teaching & Learning Commons t 605-599-3345 e amanda.grey(a)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 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. 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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Call for Proposals: Open Education Week Events
by BC Open 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

Dear colleagues, BCcampus is offering sponsorship money to those wishing to host events at B.C. and Yukon post-secondary institutions for Open Education Week 2024. Open Education Week<https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/> is an internationally recognized week for raising awareness of and celebrating achievements in open education. In honour of this, BCcampus has released a call for proposals for open education events hosted at post-secondary institutions in B.C. or the Yukon during the week of March 4 to 8, 2024. Examples of events that could qualify for a sponsorship include a workshop on open licences, an award ceremony for local open champions, and an awareness campaign event by a student union about high textbook costs. Read the call for proposals<https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/call-for-proposals-open-educ…> for more details on how to apply for up to $1000 in sponsorship funding. Ten sponsorships are available, and the call closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on January 26. If you have any questions about this initiative, please email me at acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca>. Thank you, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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New OER: An Open Guide to Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
by BC Open 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

We’re excited to share with you the following new OER that has just been published at KPU: An Open Guide to Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Authored by Andrea Niosi and KPU Marketing 4201 Class of Summer 2020 The Open Guide to Integrated Marketing Communications is an OER that was written and edited by KPU students in 2020. It covers a range of topics related to designing and launching integrated marketing campaigns, such as research, audience segmentation, creative briefs, content calendars, and more. The authors have also included reusable materials and templates to support the marketing and communications efforts of those organizations with the smallest of budgets and most limited resources, namely not-for-profit organizations, NGO’s, charities, advocacy groups, and climate & social activists. The Open Guide to IMC is centred around the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals and created as an inclusive, equitable, and accessible resource to support quality education. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/openimc/> [cid:image001.png(a)01DA325C.1ED24E10] [cid:image002.png(a)01DA325C.1ED24E10] 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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Job Opportunity: Production project management
by BC Open 23 Nov '23

23 Nov '23

Hello, RavenSpace at UBC Press is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic consultant to manage the production of three RavenSpace multimedia publications. Qualifications sought include broad experience with production processes, in instructional design, educational or digital publishing, web design, or film, video, and digital arts. The role will also contribute to product development, providing production assessments and concepts for proposed value-added components or blended (print and digital) solutions. If you have project management experience, appreciate Indigenous ways of knowing, and enjoy working with people, apply by December 1st 2023. The posting is available here: https://www.ravenspacepublishing.org/news/Job-Opportunity-in-Production-Pro… It links to the call-for-proposals here<https://www.ubcpress.ca/work-with-ravenspace> with full job and application details. Darcy ------------------------------------------------------------ PI, RavenSpace l Where knowledge takes flight RavenSpacePublishing.org<http://www.ravenspacepublishing.org/> | @RavenSpacePub

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Re: A Single B.C. Open Collection Site
by BC Open 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

Dear colleagues, This message is to reiterate that, as of February 1, 2024, the B.C. Open Textbook Collection will no longer be hosted on open.bccampus.ca. The contents of this collection will continue to be available at collection.bccampus.ca. This is the second of several notices to the community about the upcoming closure of the BCcampus open collection on open.bccampus.ca. For more information and context about this closure, view the original collection closure notice sent on October 19<https://lists.bccampus.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/bcopen(a)lists.bccampus.…>. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at open(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:open(a)bccampus.ca>. Best, Arianna Cheveldave she/her Coordinator, Open Education Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/ariannacheveldave> Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: arianna-cheveldave<https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave/> • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BCcampus, Vancouver Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • X<https://twitter.com/bccampus> • LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/bccampus/> BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

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New OER: Political Ideologies and Worldviews: An Introduction – 2nd Edition
by BC Open 17 Nov '23

17 Nov '23

Hi everyone! (apologies for cross posting!) We’re excited to share with you the following new OER that has just been published at KPU: Political Ideologies and Worldviews: An Introduction – 2nd Edition Edited by Valérie Vézina and Alexandra Taylor This open educational resource (OER) brings together Canadian and international scholars in a contemporary, pluralistic volume introducing undergraduates in a variety of relevant disciplines to political ideologies and worldviews. This introductory textbook is also suitable for a wider general audience. This fully open textbook on political worldviews deals with the historical development of classical ideologies, while expanding and updating the subject using contemporary political examples and non-Eurocentric examinations of ideology. The textbook includes chapters on Indigenous worldviews, Confucianism, and the future of ideology in the emerging global order. On top of containing discussion questions, this new and revised second edition offers an increased number of exercises and interactive content. Visit the Resource<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/politicalideologies2e/> [cid:image001.png(a)01DA1936.DD643030]<https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/lorrains-logbook/> [cid:image002.png(a)01DA1936.DD643030] 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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