Hello fellow Open Educators! This BCcampus call for proposals is just out: https://bccampus.ca/grants-calls-for-proposals/call-for-proposals-open-educ… Some information from the call: (proposals are due November 15!) Synopsis This call for proposals is for OER development funded by BCcampus in order to increase and improve the application, awareness, and sustainability of open education in trades training. The Open Education Trades Grant for Term 2019 may also be used for, but is not limited to, the development of open textbooks, instructor resources, media, open test banks, or ancillary resources. For this term (November 2019 to January 2020), the following grants will be offered: * Two individual grants of $7000 maximum per SME (total of $14,000) * One institutional or articulation group grant of $21,000 Application Process The application form<https://open.bccampus.ca/files/2019/06/Call_Application-OE-Sustainability-Grant-for-Institutions.doc> should be completed and emailed to Tim Carson at tcarson@bccampus.ca<mailto:tcarson@bccampus.ca>. While the application form asks for all basic information, those wishing to submit more detail may attach appendices as required. The evaluation committee looks for proposals that are well written and specifically address the guidelines. Designate a lead representative for the project and submit the proposal through the lead. Note: Please note there is an institutional signoff section in the application for individuals. Criteria for Successful Proposals Successful proposals will meet the following mandatory criteria: * Exhibit characteristics of quality teaching and learning, such as alignment with learning outcomes or provincial outlines for your specific trade. * Demonstrate experience and a positive track record with curriculum development. * Identify deliverables and their due dates. * Include a budget documenting the use of the funding being requested. * Include a timeline. * Be submitted by trades applicants who have completed their harmonization outline sequencing So, put your heads together and apply! Cheers, Rosario [rosario.jpg] Rosario Passos Instructional Development Consultant (IDC) Learning and Teaching Centre British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 Tel: (604) 456 1266 rosario_passos@bcit.ca<mailto:rosario_passos@bcit.ca> www.bcit.ca/ltc Education for a Complex World Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail