BCcampus Open

@BCOpenText

Contributing to the development of an open future for teaching practices and educational resources.

British Columbia, Canada
open.bccampus.ca
Joined April 2015
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  1. May 28

    💥 Calling all champions!💥 We are always looking for people to recognize in the field of . If you know of someone and want to celebrate them, send in a nomination for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education:

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  2. May 28

    “How do I search for open curriculum or courses? 🤔” This challenge from the Challenge Series will help guide you!

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  3. May 27

    At BCcampus, we want to provide student support and advocacy for . Learn how to get involved as a Student Advocate:

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  4. May 27

    We are always looking for experts to review . Lend your expertise here:

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  5. May 27

    Being an international student online definitely has its own unique challenges. Learn more from Leona as she talks about her experience with online learning:

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  6. May 26

    The website is currently down and unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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    May 26

    Amea Wilbur from has decided to with alternative formats of assessment. Amea uses a trauma-informed approach to her teachings. Learn more on this approach here:

    "Ditch the Final Exam" is printed on a asymmetrical box on the bottom right corner. In the background, two students are sitting outdoors with laptops and tablets in their hands.
    "Be aware of the impact of exams and proctoring on students' mental health."
    "Providing alternative formats of assessment acknowledges and reflects different ways of learning."
    "Make sure assignments and learning outcomes are aligned, and consider how they might relate to students' current or future workplace."
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    May 25

    Congratulations to Mei Wang from for her prolific work in for Adult Basic Education (ABE). So well deserved! 👏🏼 Read more on her accomplishments here:

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  9. May 26

    Not really sure where to start with Print-on-Demand ()? Here are some planning considerations to take into account:

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  10. May 26

    Recently added to the US Research in the Information Directory: "Fixing the broken textbook market." A survey of college students and textbook affordability during the COVID-19 pandemic:

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  11. May 25

    Have you heard of the 4R’s to supporting Indigenous students? Learn more about wholistic Indigenous frameworks that can guide post-secondary institutions to becoming accessible, inclusive, and safe.

    "Adding Perspective: Incorporating Indigenous Voices at BCcampus" is printed in a blue banner across the top of the image. In the background, the artwork of salmon along with an Indigenous-style salmon is used.
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  12. May 25

    The cost of textbooks should be available to all at no costs. Here is a list of that are available from B.C. Check them out:

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  13. May 24

    Wondering how colour affects the accessibility of for students? Check out Colour Contrast in the Accessibility Toolkit. Tag a friend who needs to see this amazing resource! 🌟

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  14. May 24

    Have you heard your co-workers rave about “SPLOTS”? Not really sure what they meant? Don’t worry! Here is all you need to know about :

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  15. May 21

    💥 Calling all champions!💥 We are always looking for people to recognize in the field of . If you know of someone and want to celebrate them, send in a nomination for the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education:

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  16. May 21

    Remember your 2021 goal of learning a new language? 🤔 Your journey just got a lot easier with new such as Hindi and Arabic! Check out our section Language Learning:

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  17. May 20

    Some people prefer to get their information from the printed page, not computer screens. And that's ok! A book that has been annotated and marked up during the learning process serves as a valuable personal reference. Learn more about Print-on-Demand:

    "Why Print a Textbook: Preference and Ownership" is printed on the top of the image across a blue banner. In the background, a person holds a pencil to a laptop screen while holding a notebook in the other hand.
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  18. May 20

    Hear ye, hear ye! There's a new in town, and it's the Bachelor of Interior Design by . Learn more:

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  19. May 20

    Following the intense pivot to online learning, a group of local geography educators saw an opportunity to support each other as they prepared for the next intake. Through intense collaboration, the Virtual Lab and Science Resource Directory was created.

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    May 19

    This week, we are joined by Dr. Michael Corman from explaining why he decided to . What surprised him was that he, too, had fun grading their assignments. Yes, you read that right: he had fun grading final assignments! Learn more:

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    Making sure assignments reflect the diversity of the course content.
    Creating a fun assignment for students makes grading more fun, too!
    Adding a performative component to an assessment allows students to take up content in nuanced, complex, and complicated ways.
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