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KPU launches its second Zed Cred program

by Rajiv Jhangiani

Hello friends, FYI a press release announcing our second Zed Cred (the Adult Graduation Diploma), along with zero textbook cost pathways in English, Math, Biology, and Physics Qualifying Studies just went out. See: http://www.kpu.ca/news/2018/08/29/kpu-launches-second-program-can-be-taken-… It includes a nice promotional video for our Zed Cred programs. Cheers, Rajiv

6 years, 9 months

Re: [Canadaoer] Q about question bank creation/management software

by Rajiv Jhangiani

Hello everyone, Just a quick follow up to say that I haven’t received any responses to this email (nor on the Open Textbook Network’s listserv); however, I am currently investigating TAO, which is a potential solution that was suggested to me by Clint Lalonde from BCcampus: https://www.taotesting.com/tao-community-edition/ Cheers, Rajiv ________________________________ From: Canadaoer <canadaoer-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca> on behalf of Rajiv Jhangiani <rajiv.jhangiani(a)kpu.ca> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 1:41:36 PM To: Canadaoer(a)mail.bccampus.ca Subject: [Canadaoer] Q about question bank creation/management software Hello everyone, I am writing to inquire whether any of you have used software to support the authoring and management of question banks to support open textbooks? I have used Repondus in the past (https://www.respondus.com/products/respondus/index.shtml) as well as implemented simpler options that involve writing questions in MS word using a format that can easily be imported into an LMS using an importer like http://lyceum.algonquincollege.com/quizgenerator/. The former also has a free version (Respondus LE, https://www.respondus.com/download/respondus_le.shtml) which works for authoring and managing question banks that will be used for print exams (without LMS integration), while the latter approach works for LMS-delivered quizzes but not at all for print quizzes where, for example, you want to have the ability to randomly pick items. A third option is to create questions within the LMS question bank tool itself, but that is typically a very clunky system that does not export well for print quizzes. I am aware of online tools such as Proola (http://proola.org/) and Prendus (https://www.prendus.com/) that are geared towards collaborative question bank authoring by educators and students, respectively. Given the growing interest in creating ancillary resources to support open textbooks, I am wondering if anyone else has implemented (or even trialled) a different technological solution? Many thanks, Rajiv ________________________ Rajiv Jhangiani, Ph.D. Special Advisor to the Provost on Open Education & Psychology Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University<http://www.kpu.ca/arts/psychology> Associate Editor, Psychology Learning and Teaching<http://www.uk.sagepub.com/journals/Journal202353> Ambassador, Center for Open Science<https://osf.io/>

6 years, 10 months

Creative Commons Canada Chapter Meeting - Monday, August 20 7pm Toronto time

by Jenni Hayman

Hello Everyone, Apologies for the short notice but the CC Canada Slack channel has been my locus of organization to get the CC Canada Chapter started. I will shift away from this channel to whatever communication mode the chapter deems most effective. Please join us Monday, August 20 from 7pm to 8pm Toronto Time if you are interested, it will take place by Zoom and be recorded: Zoom link: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://ecampusontario.zoom.us/j/108889742 Or iPhone one-tap : Canada: +16475580588,,108889742# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): Canada: +1 647 558 0588 Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Sh2MkBS4KUHkT0Ka8ul3UDiIaQz45sceILTHV-… Best, Jenni // Jenni Hayman Program Manager eCampusOntario 226.500.0845 [https://i.xink.io/Images/Get/N87356/e.png] 211 Yonge St. 2nd Floor Toronto, ON, M5B 1M4 ecampusontario.ca<http://ecampusontario.ca/>

6 years, 10 months

FYI: Open Government Plan

by Amanda Coolidge

The Government of Canada has just released its 4 th Open Government Plan for public comment, which now includes a draft commitment on Feminism and Inclusion. This draft was partially informed by the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue’s recent [ http://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/watch-read-discover/inclusion-in-open-government… | research and recommendations ] on Inclusion in Open Government. -- Amanda Coolidge, MEd Senior Manager of Open Education BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate. [ callto:250-580-6949 | 250-8 ] 18-4592 | [ mailto:acoolidge@bccampus.ca | acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca ] 120-645 Fort Street | Coast and Straits Salish Territory | Victoria, B.C. | V8W1G2 [ http://bccampus.ca/ | BCcampus.ca ] | @BCcampus | #BCcampus Sign up for [ http://bccampus.ca/bccampus-around-the-web/ | BCcampus news ]

6 years, 10 months

Creative Commons Canada Chapter Meeting

by Jenni Hayman

Hello Everyone, With apologies for cross-posting, if you are interested in becoming part of the new Creative Commons Canada chapter (being reformed as part of Creative Commons' new governance structure), please respond to the Doodle poll below with your availability for our first Chapter meeting. If you can let me know by end of day Monday that would be great and I'll partner with others to set the date and get us rolling. Looking forward to seeing you there! Thank you, Jenni Doodle Poll: https://doodle.com/poll/hbawepmahrdi9zmq [https://doodle.com/graphics/static/facebookSharingThumbnail.png]<https://doodle.com/poll/hbawepmahrdi9zmq> Doodle: CC Canada Chapter Meeting<https://doodle.com/poll/hbawepmahrdi9zmq> doodle.com Doodle radically simplifies the process of scheduling events, meetings, appointments, etc. Herding cats gets 2x faster with Doodle. For free! // Jenni Hayman Program Manager eCampusOntario 226.500.0845 [https://i.xink.io/Images/Get/N87356/e.png] 211 Yonge St. 2nd Floor Toronto, ON, M5B 1M4 ecampusontario.ca<http://ecampusontario.ca/> Subscribe to the eCampusOntario newsletter<https://ecampusontario.wufoo.com/forms/z1svdvyh15srf9b/>

6 years, 10 months

Seeking a Sustainable OER Ecosystem - Redstone Report Available for Sharing

by Rajiv Jhangiani

FYI… From: Angela DeBarger <ADeBarger(a)hewlett.org> Date: Monday, August 6, 2018 at 3:51 PM To: Angela DeBarger <ADeBarger(a)hewlett.org> Cc: Nathan Huttner <NathanHuttner(a)redstonestrategy.com>, Lee Green <leegreen(a)redstonestrategy.com>, Rachel Cowher <rachelcowher(a)redstonestrategy.com> Subject: Seeking a Sustainable OER Ecosystem - Redstone Report Available for Sharing Hello all, Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and/or the Redstone team in the last few months about OER ecosystem sustainability. I’ve attached the final report from that effort and invite you to share the report with anyone you think will be interested. All of your input was valuable in shaping the document, and we greatly appreciate your thoughtful engagement on this topic. Best, Angela ----------- Angela Haydel DeBarger Education Program Officer The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation<http://www.hewlett.org/> 2121 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, California 94025 650 234-4739 (office) | 650 862-4690 (cell) adebarger(a)hewlett.org<mailto:adebarger@hewlett.org> | @AngelaDeBarger<https://twitter.com/AngelaDeBarger>

6 years, 10 months

KPU Open Education Working Group terms of reference

by Rajiv Jhangiani

Hello everyone, I just shared KPU’s (just approved) OEWG terms of reference and thought it might be useful to some of you: http://www.kpu.ca/open/oewg Cheers, Rajiv

6 years, 10 months

Looking for OER for Nutrition

by Ross, Heather

I received an email from an instructor in Nutrition who would like to replace the commercial textbook currently being used. Below is a link to the current book (Food and Culture) and the course learning outcomes. Thank you very much for any assistance you can provide. https://www.amazon.ca/Food-Culture-Kathryn-Sucher/dp/1305628055/ref=sr_1_2?… Here are the learning outcomes from last year: 1. Explain the relationship between food, food choices, ethno cultural, and religious identity 2. Recognize the role culture plays in influencing group and individual food selection, preparation, consumption and in producing different attitudes and beliefs around food 3. Understand the impact traditional health beliefs and practices have on food choice and health 4. Gain skills in intercultural communication 5. Explore food systems and their impact on individual food choices 6. Become familiar with world religions and understand religious influences on food choice 7. Understand how food patterns of people from different cultures help them meet nutritional needs Heather M. Ross (B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.) Educational Developer (Digital Pedagogies) Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Research Fellow Open Education Group Room 50.5, Murray Building University of Saskatchewan Tel: 306.966.5327 email: heather.ross(a)usask.ca<mailto:heather.ross@usask.ca> http://teaching.usask.ca/index.php Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca

6 years, 10 months

Q about question bank creation/management software

by Rajiv Jhangiani

Hello everyone, I am writing to inquire whether any of you have used software to support the authoring and management of question banks to support open textbooks? I have used Repondus in the past (https://www.respondus.com/products/respondus/index.shtml) as well as implemented simpler options that involve writing questions in MS word using a format that can easily be imported into an LMS using an importer like http://lyceum.algonquincollege.com/quizgenerator/. The former also has a free version (Respondus LE, https://www.respondus.com/download/respondus_le.shtml) which works for authoring and managing question banks that will be used for print exams (without LMS integration), while the latter approach works for LMS-delivered quizzes but not at all for print quizzes where, for example, you want to have the ability to randomly pick items. A third option is to create questions within the LMS question bank tool itself, but that is typically a very clunky system that does not export well for print quizzes. I am aware of online tools such as Proola (http://proola.org/) and Prendus (https://www.prendus.com/) that are geared towards collaborative question bank authoring by educators and students, respectively. Given the growing interest in creating ancillary resources to support open textbooks, I am wondering if anyone else has implemented (or even trialled) a different technological solution? Many thanks, Rajiv ________________________ Rajiv Jhangiani, Ph.D. Special Advisor to the Provost on Open Education & Psychology Instructor, Kwantlen Polytechnic University<http://www.kpu.ca/arts/psychology> Associate Editor, Psychology Learning and Teaching<http://www.uk.sagepub.com/journals/Journal202353> Ambassador, Center for Open Science<https://osf.io/>

6 years, 10 months

Grade 12 Equivalent Open Textbooks

by Krista Lambert

Hello, I'm doing some research on open textbooks that are being used for grade 12 equivalent courses. Do you know of any open textbooks or resources that are used in subjects including (but not limited to): * Math 11 * English 12 * Biology 12 * Chemistry 12 * College Success 12 * Education and Career Planning 12 * Fine Arts 12 * Physics 12 * Social Psychology 12 * Social Science 12 * Previous Work and Job Skills 12 * Portfolio Learning 12 Any leads or links you might have would be greatly appreciated! Best, Krista Lambert, M.Ed. Advisor, Open Education BCcampus | connect.collaborate.innovate. 120- 645 Fort Street | Victoria BC V8W 1G2 Tel 604.512.4365 | www.bccampus.ca Skype: [ mailto:klambert@bccampus.ca | klambert(a)bccampus.ca ] Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/contentkrista | @contentkrista ]

6 years, 10 months

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