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[Canadaoer] New OER on Branching Scenarios
by Canada Open Education Resources 30 Jul '25

30 Jul '25

Sorry for the cross-post, but I’m happy to announce that USask has a new OER: Branching Scenarios: A Guide for Higher Education - https://www.saskoer.ca/branchingscenarios/ >From the Introduction: “Welcome to our guide on using branching case scenarios for experiential learning in higher ed! This book is designed to provide educators with practical tools and insights to create dynamic, interactive learning experiences. By leveraging branching scenarios, educators can simulate real-world decision-making processes, fostering critical thinking and engagement among students. Our goal is to empower educators to enhance their teaching practices, making learning more immersive and impactful through experiential learning.” Heather M. Ross, BA BEd MEd (she/her) Educational Development Specialist University of Saskatchewan Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Ph: 306-966-5327 Find information about open educational practices, including open textbooks, on: http://open.usask.ca [Text Description automatically generated with medium confidence] _______________________________________________ Canadaoer mailing list -- canadaoer(a)lists.bccampus.ca To unsubscribe send an email to canadaoer-leave(a)lists.bccampus.ca

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[Canadaoer] Celebrating Momentum & Milestones of Our Community
by Canada Open Education Resources 18 Jul '25

18 Jul '25

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well! I’m sharing Rebus’ July 2025 newsletter themed "Celebrating Momentum & Milestones" <https://mailchi.mp/rebus/july-2025-newsletter/> where we recognize the progress, the people, and the passion powering open education within the Rebus Community and beyond. 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/> _______________________________________________ Canadaoer mailing list -- canadaoer(a)lists.bccampus.ca To unsubscribe send an email to canadaoer-leave(a)lists.bccampus.ca

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[Canadaoer] Call for chapters – OER and Localization – until Aug. 15
by Canada Open Education Resources 18 Jul '25

18 Jul '25

Hello all, Please find attached a call for chapters for a collection on open educational resources and localization in higher education co-edited by Prof. Lynne Bowker whom I’ve had the pleasure of helping with her own OER projects. The collection will be published in 2026 by the Commonwealth of Learning. Among the suggested topics: -Translation and adaptation practices for OER -Cultural relevance and inclusion in localised OER -Decolonising the curriculum through localised OER -Technological tools supporting localisation of OER -Policy perspectives on OER localisation in higher education The call is open until August 15, 2025. Full details are available in the attachment. For questions or to submit a proposal, please contact co-editor Jako Olivier at jolivier(a)col.org<mailto:jolivier@col.org> Thanks! Mélanie Mélanie Brunet, PhD, MI, MEd Bibliothécaire du droit d’auteur et de l’apprentissage abordable | Copyright and Affordable Learning Librarian Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa (613) 562-5800 x 4557 melanie.brunet(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:mbrunet3@uottawa.ca> https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-340X _______________________________________________ Canadaoer mailing list -- canadaoer(a)lists.bccampus.ca To unsubscribe send an email to canadaoer-leave(a)lists.bccampus.ca

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[Canadaoer] CCCOER Summer Newsletter: Community Highlights & Candy Sushi
by Canada Open Education Resources 15 Jul '25

15 Jul '25

Hello Open Education Friends in Canada, This is my first time posting to this listserv, so a quick hello and intro: I’m Heather Blicher, Director of the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources (CCCOER), the North American regional node of Open Education Global (OEGlobal). We just shared our *Summer 2025 Newsletter <https://mailchi.mp/oeglobal/cccoer-summer-newsletter>* with our member institutions, and we’d love to share it here too - because we know inboxes get crowded and important updates can slip through. Even if you're not a CCCOER member, you're warmly invited to take a look and explore the latest community news, events, and opportunities to connect. This edition includes: - Update: Volunteer Committee Applications - OEAward Nominations open until July 31 - *Meet the Members*: Letter from CCCOER’s Outgoing Executive Council President - *From the Director*: Reimagining CCCOER - Strategic Planning and Candy Sushi - *From the Community*: AIHEC Joins CCCOER - Coming Soon - ICYMI Thanks for welcoming this hello, and for all the work you do to support Open Education. Let’s keep sharing, supporting, and learning together. Warmly, Heather -- Heather Blicher (she/her) Director, Community College Consortium for OER heather(a)oeglobal.org| CCCOER.org <http://cccoer.org/> | OEGlobal.org <http://oeglobal.org/> Schedule a Meeting with Me <https://calendar.app.google/HHrJ1AmRgqHsFGyb9> _______________________________________________ Canadaoer mailing list -- canadaoer(a)lists.bccampus.ca To unsubscribe send an email to canadaoer-leave(a)lists.bccampus.ca

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