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New Open Textbook - Universal Design For Learning

by Ross, Heather

I'm happy to announce the release of a new open textbook from USask. Universal Design for Learning: One Small Step https://openpress.usask.ca/universaldesignforlearning/ Heather M. Ross, BA BEd MEd Educational Development Specialist University of Saskatchewan Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Ph: 306-966-5327 Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca<http://open.usask.ca/> [cid:24511090-5fe3-44c9-9387-469af95f8af1]

2 years, 11 months

CDLRA Fall National Survey

by Arianna Cheveldave

This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Nicole Johnson of the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association (CDLRA). ** Dear colleagues, We invite you to participate in the 2022 National Survey of Online and Digital Learning<https://bayviewanalytics.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Pz4N3ImseNwT4i> conducted by the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association. Administrators, teaching and learning leaders, and faculty at Canadian post-secondary institutions are all eligible to participate.<https://bayviewanalytics.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Pz4N3ImseNwT4i> The purpose of the 2022 National Survey of Online and Digital Learning is to explore key issues in digital learning and to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on digital learning at publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Canada. Please complete and submit the survey no later than October 28, 2022. If you have any questions or would like more information about the changes we’ve made to our surveys for 2022, please contact Dr. Nicole Johnson, CDLRA Executive Director, at nicole.johnson(a)cdlra-acrfl.ca or 604-825-0582. Sincerely, Dr. Nicole Johnson Executive Director Canadian Digital Learning Research Association nicole.johnson(a)cdlra-acrfl.ca 604-825-0582 P.S. All of our responses are kept confidential, and we are not able to share information about other individuals at your institution who have completed the survey or who have been sent invitations to participate. Read more here: Information on the 2022 Fall National Survey of Online and Digital Learning [PDF]<http://www.cdlra-acrfl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CDLRA-2022-Fall-Nation…>.

3 years

Survey of Academic Librarian’s perception of Open Educational Resources (OER)

by Yingqi Tang

Hello, We invite you to participate in a study of Academic Librarian’s perception of Open Educational Resources (OER). The purpose of this study is to learn your experience with using OER in your daily work as well as the self-efficacy, attitude, and intention of use towards OER. These findings will help us to better understand the current status of OER in academic libraries. We plan to present these results at a conference and submit it for a scholarly publication. The survey is Web-based and is expected to take about 5 minutes to complete. Please offer your unbiased view and be assured that your replies will remain anonymous and will only be reported in aggregate. Click here to start the survey: https://forms.gle/jvjAJpcsHosaah8P7 Thank you in advance. Your time and insight are highly valued. Best regards, Yingqi Yingqi Tang, Professor (she/her/hers) Distance Education/Electronic Resources Manager Houston Cole Library Jacksonville State University 700 Pelham Rd. N Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602 Tel: (256) 782-5757 Fax: (256) 782-5872 https://libguides.jsu.edu/offcampus

3 years

Correction to new open resource from University of Regina

by Open Textbooks

Hi everyone, The announcement from the University of Regina had some missing links. Here is what the links should have been for all the resources. 1. Cree Dictionary of Mathematics Terms with Visual Examples: This resource provides Cree equivalents of 176 mathematics terms and their definition in English. The visual examples mainly contain Indigenous elements. The Dictionary was reviewed by Elders, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Cree-speaking educators. The resource can be accessed at the link https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/ [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/] 2. An Introduction to Geological Field Trips: Case Study Avonlea Badlands, Saskatchewan: This resource emerged out of the passion of a few people for fieldwork. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a real need to replace actual field trips - forbidden during the pandemic - with something else that will give students a taste of fieldwork. More than being the conclusion, this project wants to be the inspiration that will carry the student out of the classroom and into the field. The resource can be accessed at the link https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/geology240labmanual/ [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/geology240labmanual/] 3. Computer Science Lab Updates CS 100: CS100 covers the basics of computer literacy, managing files, spreadsheets and website design for non-programmers. Note that this resource is an openly licensed webpage. The resource can be accessed at the link http://www2.cs.uregina.ca/~cs100/. [http://www2.cs.uregina.ca/~cs100/] 4. Computer Science Lab Updates CS 110: CS110 provides an introduction to the C++ programming language, problem solving, running, testing, and debugging code, and other foundational skills required by all programmers. As is the case in the previous resource, this is an openly licensed webpage. The resource can be accessed at the following link https://www.cs.uregina.ca/Links/class-info/110/OER2022/index.php [https://www.cs.uregina.ca/Links/class-info/110/OER2022/index.php] Regards, Isaac Mulolani (he/him) Open Education & Publishing Program Manager Center for Teaching and Learning University of Regina 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina SK S4S 0A2 OER Website: https://www.uregina.ca/oer-publishing/index.html [https://www.uregina.ca/oer-publishing/index.html] Pressbooks: https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/ [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/]

3 years

New open resources from University of Regina

by Open Textbooks

Good morning, The OER Program at the University of Regina is pleased to announce the publication of the following resources: Cree Dictionary of Mathematics Terms with Visual Examples This resource provides Cree equivalents of 176 mathematics terms and their definition in English. The visual examples mainly contain Indigenous elements. The Dictionary was reviewed by Elders, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Cree-speaking educators. The resource can be accessed at the link https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/ [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/] An Introduction to Geological Field Trips: Case Study Avonlea Badlands, Saskatchewan This resource emerged out of the passion of a few people for fieldwork. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a real need to replace actual field trips - forbidden during the pandemic - with something else that will give students a taste of fieldwork. More than being the conclusion, this project wants to be the inspiration that will carry the student out of the classroom and into the field. The resource can be accessed at the link https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/geology240labmanual/. [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/] Computer Science Lab Update CS 100 CS100 covers the basics of computer literacy, managing files, spreadsheets and website design for non-programmers. Note that this resource is an openly licensed webpage. The resource can be accessed at the link http://www2.cs.uregina.ca/~cs100/ [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/] Computer Science Lab Updates CS 110 CS110 Provides an introduction to the C++ programming language, problem solving, running, testing, and debugging code, and other foundational skills required by all programmers. As in the case of the previous resource, this is an openly licensed webpage. The resource can be accessed at the following link https://www.cs.uregina.ca/Links/class-info/110/OER2022/index.php [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/creemathdictionary/] Regards, Isaac Mulolani (he/him) Open Education & Publishing Program Manager Center for Teaching and Learning University of Regina 3737 Wascana Parkway Regina SK S4S 0A2 OER Website: https://www.uregina.ca/oer-publishing/index.html [https://www.uregina.ca/oer-publishing/index.html] Pressbooks: https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/ [https://opentextbooks.uregina.ca/]

3 years

New Open Textbook - Language Learning in K-12 Schools: Theories, Methodologies, and Best Practices

by Ross, Heather

I'm happy to announce a new open textbook from the University of Saskatchewan, Language Learning in K-12 Schools: Theories, Methodologies, and Best Practices. https://openpress.usask.ca/languagelearningk12/ This book carries a CC-BY-SA-ND license, but you can arrange for possible permission to adapt the material through the author, who is CCd on this email. [https://openpress.usask.ca/app/uploads/sites/161/2022/08/Language-Learning-…]<https://openpress.usask.ca/languagelearningk12/> Language Learning in K-12 Schools: Theories, Methodologies, and Best Practices – Simple Book Publishing - openpress.usask.ca<https://openpress.usask.ca/languagelearningk12/> Book Description. This Open Educational Resource (OER) text is intended for both pre-service and practicing teachers who are interested in gaining professional knowledge about language teaching methodologies, strategies, and best practices in K-12 settings. openpress.usask.ca Heather M. Ross, BA BEd MEd Educational Development Specialist University of Saskatchewan Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Ph: 306-966-5327 Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca<http://open.usask.ca/> [cid:aa657609-d042-4eaf-9167-58de50bfc4b3]

3 years, 1 month

Decolonizing Introductory Psychology: Request for Resources

by Arianna Cheveldave

Dear colleagues, A special taskforce from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology is requesting resources used to decolonize the teaching of introductory psychology. If you include elements in your introductory psychology course that aim to decolonize and/or indigenize the course, they would love to hear about it. You can share your resources using the Decolonizing Introductory Psychology Google Form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLBsw_F5cWGrABppfTpy85Vpbxn7gA6mE…>, where you may also find descriptions of real examples of decolonized psychology resources and pedagogy. Resources might include: * Class activities * Assignments * Lecture content * Suggested readings * Syllabus structure * Tips and tricks for reconceptualizing core theories and concepts in psychology Currently, there is no deadline for sharing resources. Best, Arianna Cheveldave [Hear my name]<http://nmdrp.me/ariannacheveldave> Coordinator, Open Education, BCcampus Email: acheveldave(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:acheveldave@bccampus.ca> • LinkedIn: ariannacheveldave<https://ca.linkedin.com/in/arianna-cheveldave> • Pronouns: She/her Need help with LaTeX<https://www.overleaf.com/learn/latex/Learn_LaTeX_in_30_minutes#What_is_LaTe…>? Contact latexsupport(a)bccampus.ca ________________________________ I acknowledge that the land I live, work, and play on is the unceded territory of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. I thank them for their hospitality.

3 years, 1 month

Looking for research on OER impact on students in Economics courses

by Jessica Norman

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knows of published journal articles, book chapters, etc. that focus on the impact on students of OER use in Economics courses? (Instructor is interested in Introductory Economics, but I'm happy to give them any type of Economics or even Business courses at this point.) Searching Google, Google Scholar, and article databases using terms such as "economics" is not working well, as I'm not only running into OER textbooks but also analysis of economic impact of OER programs, neither of which is helpful. Any leads are greatly appreciated! Thanks bunches, Jessica [cid:image001.png@01D8BBA6.729A7500] Jessica Norman, MLS Open Educational Resources Librarian Reg Erhardt Library Liaison to: Construction, Manufacturing & Automation SAFA Table Officer, Division IV (She/Her) Book an appointment<https://sait.libcal.com/appointment/16446> Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Stand Grad Building, MC113 (Office) 403.210.4073 jessica.norman(a)sait.ca<mailto:jessica.norman@sait.ca> Oki, Amba'wastitch, Danit'ada, Tân'si, Hello. I would like to acknowledge that SAIT is situated on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which, today encompasses the Indigenous people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta: the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Northwest Métis Homeland - Region 3. The City of Calgary is part of a region that the Blackfoot tribes of Southern Alberta described as Moh'kinsstis, meaning 'Elbow,' in reference to its location at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers.

3 years, 1 month

Question About Tracking OER Usage

by Ross, Heather

I have a question related to tracking OER usage. We have a few courses where students aren't required to buy texts because of the way the course was designed but have started using open textbooks to provide students with a resource they may find useful. One example is one of our Engineering courses. There is no book required, but the instructor is going to include the new Guide to using MATLAB open textbook so students have a resource they may find useful in that course. My question is, would you count the students in those courses in your "students benefitting from OER" numbers or do you limit those numbers to only cases where a commercial textbook is being replaced thus saving students money? Thank you. Heather M. Ross, BA BEd MEd Educational Development Specialist University of Saskatchewan Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Ph: 306-966-5327 Find open textbooks and other open educational resources on: http://open.usask.ca<http://open.usask.ca/> [cid:9b8ae78c-044e-4336-9c5d-6055278768f0]

3 years, 1 month

Notice: Pressbooks versions of OpenStax books to be archived

by Josie Gray

Dear Open Community, I am writing to let you know that BCcampus will be archiving the Pressbooks versions of OpenStax books that we have hosted in our Pressbooks instance since 2019. They will be taken down officially on July 29, 2022. Right now, all of these books have notices at the top of the webbook that points people to the up to date version of the book by OpenStax. (The date on the notice says July 6, but we have extended the availability of these Pressbooks copies it to the end of the month). We have decided to archive these versions for two reasons: 1. A number of formatting errors were introduced during the original import from OpenStax. As such, a lot of clean up work is needed to make these books usable. 2. The books are now quite out of date and we are unable to update them. In addition, OpenStax has published new editions for a number of them. We want to make sure people are referring to the most up to date versions in their courses. If you would like to copy any of these books into your own Pressbooks instance, you are welcome to clone them. They will be available until July 29. You can find all of the books at the following link: Pressbooks Versions of OpenStax books – Hosted by opentextbc.ca<https://pressbooks.directory/?net=BCcampus%20Open%20Publishing&pub=OpenStax> Let me know if you have any questions! Best, Josie Josie Gray, MDes [she/her/hers] Hear my name<https://namedrop.io/josiegray> Manager, Production & Publishing, BCcampus Cell: 778-584-7808<mailto:778-584-7808> • Email: jgray(a)bccampus.ca<mailto:jgray@bccampus.ca> • Twitter: @josiea_g<https://twitter.com/josiea_g> My schedule is Tuesday through Friday. [cid:image002.jpg@01D880D4.EFD7F7C0] Learning. Doing. Leading. BCcampus.ca<https://bccampus.ca/> • @BCcampus<https://twitter.com/BCcampus> • #BCcampus<https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCcampus?src=hash> As a settler, I am grateful to live, work, and study on the unceded lands of the Lkwungen-speaking Peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. I am also grateful for the time I spent on unceded Tsimshian lands, where I grew up, and Treaty 6 territory, where much of my extended family lives.

3 years, 2 months

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