Hello Everyone,
We have just published the date (July 11) for the next [ https://open.bccampus.ca/pressbooks-training-webinar/ | Pressbooks Training webinars ] .
This time, in addition to our Introduction session, we will also be offering an Intermediate 1 session focusing on how to import certain files into Pressbooks and exporting a variety of file types. For faculty and staff who do not have experience using Pressbooks, it is strongly recommended that they take the Introduction webinar before the Intermediate. These two webinars are conveniently scheduled so they can be taken on the same day.
For more information and to register, please see: [ https://open.bccampus.ca/pressbooks-training-webinar/ | https://open.bccampus.ca/pressbooks-training-webinar/ ]
Regards,
Lauri Aesoph
Lauri Aesoph Manager, Open Education
BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate
Mobile 250.893.0258 | Twitter @lauriaesoph | Skype laesoph
Hello Everyone,
Here is the document that Deirdre Grace has developed - it will likely be finalized and formatted very early next week. Please let Deirdre know if you have any feedback.
Are there other BC people notable for their research and work on open education?
Arthur 'Gill' Green
Rajiv Jhangiani
Hello,
FYI - the following book looks very interesting:
The Rebus Community<http://rebus.community/> has developed a new resource to support those interested in running an open textbook project in their classroom. The new collaboratively-created Guide to Making Open Textbooks With Students<https://press.rebus.community/makingopentextbookswithstudents/> contains project ideas, case studies, resources, sample assignments and more. You can learn more about the project here<https://about.rebus.community/2017/08/new-resource-from-the-rebus-community…>.
Debra Flewelling
Open Education & Emerging Technologies Librarian
T 604.527.5190 F 604.527.5193
Debra.Flewelling(a)douglascollege.ca<mailto:Debra.Flewelling@douglascollege.ca>
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Greetings Open Education Colleagues:
In early 2017, the Creative Commons Global Network (CCGN) completed a consultation process of renewing and reorganizing itself to support a strong and growing global movement. The year-long process resulted in the CCGN [ https://creativecommons.org/about/global-affiliate-network/network-strategy/ | Global Network Strategy ] . Part of the new strategy is to establish defined areas of focus, or “platforms,” which will drive CC’s global activities. [ https://creativecommons.org/about/global-affiliate-network/network-platform… | Platforms ] are how we organize areas of work for the CC community, where individuals and institutions organize and coordinate themselves across the CC Global Network.
In the spirit of openness and to effectively strategize, these platforms are open to all interested parties working in the platform area and adjacent spaces. That’s why Creative Commons invites you to join the CC Global Network Open Education Platform!
WHY join?
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Stay connected to global actions in open education resources, practice, and policy.
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Identify, plan and coordinate multi-national open education, practices and policy projects to collaboratively solve education challenges with an amazing group of open education leaders from around the world.
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Secure funding (from Creative Commons and other funding sources) for the open education projects we collectively select.
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Contribute to global perspectives on open education to strengthen advocacy worldwide.
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Connect your country / region to global open education initiatives.
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Be on the forefront in implementing Creative Commons' global network strategy.
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Meet annually, in-person, at the Creative Commons Summit with members of the CC Open Education Platform to celebrate successes, share best practices, and plan for the next year.
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Explore, practice, and share innovative methods for inclusive and open engagement with educators, learners and governments around the world..
WHO should join?
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Open education advocates working in the areas of open educational resources, open educational practices, and/or open education policy.
WHAT are we working on right now?
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Reaching the right people (you!) to build a strong open education platform.
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Developing decision making and engagement structures.
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Defining the goals and projects the CC Open Education Platform will pursue.
Joining the CC Open Education Platform is easy and free:
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Sign up for the email list: [ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cc-openedu | https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/cc-openedu ]
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Sign up for IM (Slack or IRC):
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[ https://slack-signup.creativecommons.org/ | Slack: sign up ] : (it will send an invitation email), then sign up to the [ https://creativecommons.slack.com/messages/C2S2MFAJW | #cc-openedu channel ]
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IRC: to join the #creativecommons-openedu IRC channel, connect via Freenode.
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Review and contribute to the platform [ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-HPog_7pPUXrECzne1t6X7eKwo8TzpYBZ8iC8Ff… | draft working doc. ]
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Attend and participate in the monthly meetings.
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The next meeting is October 18: 8:00pm / October 19: 9:00am (PDT, UTC -7).
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Note: every meeting has two different times - so everyone can attend one of the meetings during local daylight hours.
Please join the e-mail list and IM channel, introduce yourself and we’ll see you at the next meeting!
With gratitude,
Amanda Coolidge
CC Open Education Platform Member
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Amanda Coolidge
Senior Manager, Open Education
BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate.
120- 645 Fort Street | Victoria BC V8W 1G2
Tel 250-818-4592 | [ http://www.bccampus.ca/ | www.bccampus.ca ]
Skype: coolidge.amanda
Twitter: @acoolidge
