Presentation slide for Open Textbook Summit, April 16-17, 2014 by:
Nicole Allen (@txtbks)
Director of Open Education, SPARC
Nick Shockey (@R2RC)
Director of Programs & Engagement, SPARC
Director, Right to Research Coalition
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education textbooks and their negative impact on students. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation rates, and that many students delay purchasing or opt not to buy required textbooks due to high costs. This creates financial hardship for students and can negatively impact their academic performance. The document advocates for open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, as one way to reduce costs and improve access and affordability for students.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes the use of open textbooks as an alternative. It summarizes data showing that tuition and fees have risen significantly faster than both inflation and household incomes. The cost of textbooks has also increased 812% since 1978. Studies show that textbook costs negatively impact students' academic performance by causing them to not purchase required textbooks or take fewer courses. The document then introduces open textbooks, which are available under open licenses at low or no cost, as a way to reduce costs and increase access and academic success for students.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that declining state funding and rising tuition have prevented millions from completing college. Textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, forcing students to delay purchases or go without. However, open textbooks available under Creative Commons licenses are free to students and can achieve the same or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages readers to review and adopt open textbooks for their classes.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that tuition and fees have risen significantly in recent decades, putting college out of reach for many students. Textbook costs have also increased dramatically and force students to delay purchases or go without books. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, provide a way to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Several studies have found that open textbooks can produce equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages reviewing and adopting open textbooks.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on students. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation rates, and that high costs often lead students to delay purchasing textbooks or not purchase them at all. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, are presented as one way to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Data shows that open textbooks can achieve the same or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks, while saving students thousands of dollars. The document encourages readers to review and adopt open textbooks when possible to increase access and affordability of higher education.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes the use of open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that declining state funding and rising tuition has negatively impacted access to college for many students. The high and increasing costs of traditional textbooks also creates barriers for students. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, can help reduce costs while maintaining quality. Several studies have found that open textbooks can achieve similar or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks, while saving students thousands of dollars.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education textbooks and their negative impact on students. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation rates, and that many students delay purchasing or opt not to buy required textbooks due to high costs. This creates financial hardship for students and can negatively impact their academic performance. The document advocates for open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, as one way to reduce costs and improve access and affordability for students.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes the use of open textbooks as an alternative. It summarizes data showing that tuition and fees have risen significantly faster than both inflation and household incomes. The cost of textbooks has also increased 812% since 1978. Studies show that textbook costs negatively impact students' academic performance by causing them to not purchase required textbooks or take fewer courses. The document then introduces open textbooks, which are available under open licenses at low or no cost, as a way to reduce costs and increase access and academic success for students.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that declining state funding and rising tuition have prevented millions from completing college. Textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, forcing students to delay purchases or go without. However, open textbooks available under Creative Commons licenses are free to students and can achieve the same or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages readers to review and adopt open textbooks for their classes.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that tuition and fees have risen significantly in recent decades, putting college out of reach for many students. Textbook costs have also increased dramatically and force students to delay purchases or go without books. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, provide a way to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Several studies have found that open textbooks can produce equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages reviewing and adopting open textbooks.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on students. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation rates, and that high costs often lead students to delay purchasing textbooks or not purchase them at all. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, are presented as one way to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Data shows that open textbooks can achieve the same or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks, while saving students thousands of dollars. The document encourages readers to review and adopt open textbooks when possible to increase access and affordability of higher education.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes the use of open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that declining state funding and rising tuition has negatively impacted access to college for many students. The high and increasing costs of traditional textbooks also creates barriers for students. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, can help reduce costs while maintaining quality. Several studies have found that open textbooks can achieve similar or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks, while saving students thousands of dollars.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978 while students' financial aid and wages have not kept pace. This barrier prevents many from completing college degrees. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, could help address this issue. Research has found that open textbooks can provide equal or better learning outcomes at a much lower cost. The document advocates for raising awareness of open textbooks and reviewing titles in the Open Textbook Library.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on student access and success in higher education. It notes that declining state funding and increasing tuition has shifted costs to students. The average student budget for textbooks in 2016-17 was $1,230-$1,390, and many students delay purchasing textbooks or don't purchase them at all due to high costs, which can negatively impact their grades. Open textbooks, which are freely accessible online and can be customized by instructors, are presented as an alternative that can help address the textbook affordability crisis. Studies have found open textbooks can achieve equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks while saving students thousands of dollars.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and the barriers this creates for students. It notes that state funding for public universities has declined while tuition costs have increased dramatically. The average student budget for textbooks in 2016-2017 was $1,230-1,390. Studies found that high textbook costs cause many students to not purchase required books, take fewer courses, or earn poorer grades. The document advocates for open textbooks as an alternative that are free or low-cost and have been found to have equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. It provides examples of open textbook projects and funding models.
Open Textbook Network Workshop at Temple UniversityRajiv Jhangiani
This document summarizes the key issues around the rising cost of textbooks and open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978 while students' financial aid and earnings have not kept pace, forcing many to not purchase required textbooks. Open textbooks can help address this by providing free, high-quality textbooks under open licenses. Several studies have found open textbooks lead to equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks, while saving students thousands of dollars. The document advocates for increasing awareness and adoption of open textbooks to improve access and affordability of higher education.
Open Education, Achieving Equity & Distance LibrariesNicole Allen
This document summarizes a presentation about open education and achieving equity through distance learning libraries. It discusses how the high cost of textbooks creates barriers to education for many students. Open educational resources (OER) are presented as a solution by providing free and openly licensed educational materials that can be adapted for any use. The presentation encourages actions like setting OER as the default, asking questions about costs and permissions, rewarding open practices, and including support for open education in institutional missions to help make education more affordable and accessible for all students.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that tuition and fees have risen significantly faster than inflation and family incomes. As a result, millions of qualified students are unable to complete college degrees due to financial barriers. Textbook prices have also increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, provide a way to reduce costs for students while maintaining quality. Several studies have found open textbooks lead to equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages reviewing and adopting open textbooks to increase awareness and lower costs for students.
This document discusses the high costs of textbooks and their negative impact on students. It notes that the average UK student spends around £1000 on books during their studies, and that 7 in 10 students have delayed or not purchased a required textbook due to cost. Not having access to textbooks can hurt students' academic performance and cause them to earn poor grades, drop or fail courses. The document advocates for open textbooks, which are published under open licenses allowing free copying and sharing, as a way to reduce costs and improve access and affordability for students.
Academic libraries are changing significantly due to new technologies and user behaviors. Libraries need to adapt services to support digital scholarship, provide online access to resources, and help users navigate large amounts of information. Skills for libraries are expanding beyond traditional areas to include areas like data mining, digital curation, and supporting new forms of scholarly communication and impact. The roles of libraries and librarians are evolving in fundamental ways to meet changing user needs in research, teaching, and learning.
University of Texas at Austin 11-5-15 keynoteDavid Ernst
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on student access and success. It notes that tuition costs have risen sharply as state funding has declined, leaving students with large debts. The cost of textbooks, which have increased 812% since 1978, can cause students to not purchase required materials, delaying purchases or taking fewer courses as a result. Open textbooks available under Creative Commons licenses provide a free alternative that can help address these issues while maintaining quality. The presentation advocates increasing awareness and adoption of open textbooks to improve affordability and access to education.
This document provides information about several organizations and events on the Texas A&M University-Central Texas campus. It discusses the Warrior Rugby club inviting all students, faculty and staff to get involved. It also mentions the Student Government Association working to represent students and build school spirit. Additionally, it outlines two major issues affecting students - concealed carry laws and potential tuition increases.
The document discusses some of the costs and issues with closed or overly proprietary science. It notes that closed science can refer to unpublished research available only to a select few, or publishing publicly funded research in pay-per-use journals, meaning the public pays twice to fund the research. One example given is a 1984 study on spinal cord injuries whose results were heavily criticized and found to be statistically insignificant in later studies. Open science is proposed as an alternative, defined as transparency in methodology, publicly available data, open communication and collaboration. The state of open access and open science in Austria and the EU is then outlined.
The Future of Higher Education Partnerships presented by Gary L. Miller, chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
When Gary Miller considers the future of his own industry, higher education, it is impossible to conceptualize the university of tomorrow without a corresponding effort to anticipate the future needs of the city and region.
Since his arrival last summer, UW-Green Bay's chancellor has spent countless hours meeting with local employers, civic leaders, elected officials, alumni and current students to gather ideas on Green Bay's future. He views campus and community as full partners in shaping that future. While UW-Green Bay will continue to honor the great traditions of liberal-arts learning, it will survive and thrive only if it embraces the disruptive innovations that challenge those traditions at every turn.
In a rapidly evolving, Innovation Age economy, Miller sees three keys in powering the future: innovation, the transformative power of education, and regionally focused partnerships.
Every ten years textbook curriculums are revised based on standards set by large consumer states like Texas. Texas has a $22 billion education fund and distributes 48 million textbooks annually to children K-12 for the next ten years. The largely religious and ultra-conservative Texas State Board of Education votes for the standards, but citizens vote for the board members and therefore have the final say in influencing national textbook content.
Overview of Open Educational Resources (NSCC Faculty Institute, 6/10/14Nicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER). It provides an overview of OER, including definitions and the benefits of open licensing. It describes various models for creating and adopting OER, such as open publishing platforms and public funding initiatives. Examples are given of OER adoption at the institutional level, including Tidewater Community College creating degree programs using only OER and reducing costs for students. Barriers to OER are mentioned, along with strategies to support greater awareness, discovery, and use of OER.
A presentation about how to find information online and to make scientific research. Also, access to databases and validating news and numbers are discussed based on examples from pesticides and research in different fields.
News21 is a multi-million dollar journalism project supported by foundations to train students in innovative reporting. It involves 12 universities working on in-depth investigations of important issues. The 2011 projects included food safety reporting by teams from ASU, Maryland and Nebraska, and a team from Berkeley examining food safety in the Bay Area. Key findings revealed that foodborne illnesses sicken one in six Americans yearly, and the FDA inspects only 1.59% of regulated imported products. News21 fellows have high employment rates compared to peers and publish in mainstream media outlets.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978 while students' financial aid and wages have not kept pace. This barrier prevents many from completing college degrees. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, could help address this issue. Research has found that open textbooks can provide equal or better learning outcomes at a much lower cost. The document advocates for raising awareness of open textbooks and reviewing titles in the Open Textbook Library.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on student access and success in higher education. It notes that declining state funding and increasing tuition has shifted costs to students. The average student budget for textbooks in 2016-17 was $1,230-$1,390, and many students delay purchasing textbooks or don't purchase them at all due to high costs, which can negatively impact their grades. Open textbooks, which are freely accessible online and can be customized by instructors, are presented as an alternative that can help address the textbook affordability crisis. Studies have found open textbooks can achieve equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks while saving students thousands of dollars.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and the barriers this creates for students. It notes that state funding for public universities has declined while tuition costs have increased dramatically. The average student budget for textbooks in 2016-2017 was $1,230-1,390. Studies found that high textbook costs cause many students to not purchase required books, take fewer courses, or earn poorer grades. The document advocates for open textbooks as an alternative that are free or low-cost and have been found to have equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. It provides examples of open textbook projects and funding models.
Open Textbook Network Workshop at Temple UniversityRajiv Jhangiani
This document summarizes the key issues around the rising cost of textbooks and open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978 while students' financial aid and earnings have not kept pace, forcing many to not purchase required textbooks. Open textbooks can help address this by providing free, high-quality textbooks under open licenses. Several studies have found open textbooks lead to equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks, while saving students thousands of dollars. The document advocates for increasing awareness and adoption of open textbooks to improve access and affordability of higher education.
Open Education, Achieving Equity & Distance LibrariesNicole Allen
This document summarizes a presentation about open education and achieving equity through distance learning libraries. It discusses how the high cost of textbooks creates barriers to education for many students. Open educational resources (OER) are presented as a solution by providing free and openly licensed educational materials that can be adapted for any use. The presentation encourages actions like setting OER as the default, asking questions about costs and permissions, rewarding open practices, and including support for open education in institutional missions to help make education more affordable and accessible for all students.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that tuition and fees have risen significantly faster than inflation and family incomes. As a result, millions of qualified students are unable to complete college degrees due to financial barriers. Textbook prices have also increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation. Open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, provide a way to reduce costs for students while maintaining quality. Several studies have found open textbooks lead to equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages reviewing and adopting open textbooks to increase awareness and lower costs for students.
This document discusses the high costs of textbooks and their negative impact on students. It notes that the average UK student spends around £1000 on books during their studies, and that 7 in 10 students have delayed or not purchased a required textbook due to cost. Not having access to textbooks can hurt students' academic performance and cause them to earn poor grades, drop or fail courses. The document advocates for open textbooks, which are published under open licenses allowing free copying and sharing, as a way to reduce costs and improve access and affordability for students.
Academic libraries are changing significantly due to new technologies and user behaviors. Libraries need to adapt services to support digital scholarship, provide online access to resources, and help users navigate large amounts of information. Skills for libraries are expanding beyond traditional areas to include areas like data mining, digital curation, and supporting new forms of scholarly communication and impact. The roles of libraries and librarians are evolving in fundamental ways to meet changing user needs in research, teaching, and learning.
University of Texas at Austin 11-5-15 keynoteDavid Ernst
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and their negative impact on student access and success. It notes that tuition costs have risen sharply as state funding has declined, leaving students with large debts. The cost of textbooks, which have increased 812% since 1978, can cause students to not purchase required materials, delaying purchases or taking fewer courses as a result. Open textbooks available under Creative Commons licenses provide a free alternative that can help address these issues while maintaining quality. The presentation advocates increasing awareness and adoption of open textbooks to improve affordability and access to education.
This document provides information about several organizations and events on the Texas A&M University-Central Texas campus. It discusses the Warrior Rugby club inviting all students, faculty and staff to get involved. It also mentions the Student Government Association working to represent students and build school spirit. Additionally, it outlines two major issues affecting students - concealed carry laws and potential tuition increases.
The document discusses some of the costs and issues with closed or overly proprietary science. It notes that closed science can refer to unpublished research available only to a select few, or publishing publicly funded research in pay-per-use journals, meaning the public pays twice to fund the research. One example given is a 1984 study on spinal cord injuries whose results were heavily criticized and found to be statistically insignificant in later studies. Open science is proposed as an alternative, defined as transparency in methodology, publicly available data, open communication and collaboration. The state of open access and open science in Austria and the EU is then outlined.
The Future of Higher Education Partnerships presented by Gary L. Miller, chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
When Gary Miller considers the future of his own industry, higher education, it is impossible to conceptualize the university of tomorrow without a corresponding effort to anticipate the future needs of the city and region.
Since his arrival last summer, UW-Green Bay's chancellor has spent countless hours meeting with local employers, civic leaders, elected officials, alumni and current students to gather ideas on Green Bay's future. He views campus and community as full partners in shaping that future. While UW-Green Bay will continue to honor the great traditions of liberal-arts learning, it will survive and thrive only if it embraces the disruptive innovations that challenge those traditions at every turn.
In a rapidly evolving, Innovation Age economy, Miller sees three keys in powering the future: innovation, the transformative power of education, and regionally focused partnerships.
Every ten years textbook curriculums are revised based on standards set by large consumer states like Texas. Texas has a $22 billion education fund and distributes 48 million textbooks annually to children K-12 for the next ten years. The largely religious and ultra-conservative Texas State Board of Education votes for the standards, but citizens vote for the board members and therefore have the final say in influencing national textbook content.
Overview of Open Educational Resources (NSCC Faculty Institute, 6/10/14Nicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER). It provides an overview of OER, including definitions and the benefits of open licensing. It describes various models for creating and adopting OER, such as open publishing platforms and public funding initiatives. Examples are given of OER adoption at the institutional level, including Tidewater Community College creating degree programs using only OER and reducing costs for students. Barriers to OER are mentioned, along with strategies to support greater awareness, discovery, and use of OER.
A presentation about how to find information online and to make scientific research. Also, access to databases and validating news and numbers are discussed based on examples from pesticides and research in different fields.
News21 is a multi-million dollar journalism project supported by foundations to train students in innovative reporting. It involves 12 universities working on in-depth investigations of important issues. The 2011 projects included food safety reporting by teams from ASU, Maryland and Nebraska, and a team from Berkeley examining food safety in the Bay Area. Key findings revealed that foodborne illnesses sicken one in six Americans yearly, and the FDA inspects only 1.59% of regulated imported products. News21 fellows have high employment rates compared to peers and publish in mainstream media outlets.
Open Textbook Summit - Government and Institutional Policy BCcampus
Presentation slide for Open Textbook Summit, April 16-17, 2014 by:
Diane Salter
Vice Provost Teaching and Learning
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kate Cotie
Director, Strategic Policy and Initiatives
BC Ministry of Advanced Education
Open Textbook Summit - Collaborative Statistics & Introductory StatisticsBCcampus
Presentation slide for Open Textbook Summit, April 16-17, 2014 by:
Barbara Illowsky
De Anza College and
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
This document discusses Docker, provides tutorials on how to use it, describes setting up a first project and running into issues when a server goes down, but ultimately finding a solution.
BCcampus: Open Textbook Accessibility WebinarBCcampus
The document provides guidelines for making open textbooks accessible. It discusses the four principles of web accessibility - perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. It provides information on screen readers like NVDA and their keyboard shortcuts. It also provides tips for making documents accessible including using descriptive links and alt text, ensuring proper color contrast, using accessible tables, and evaluating accessibility with tools like WAVE.
This document provides an overview of open educational resources (OER) in K-12 education and their future directions. It discusses how OER can help address the growing demand for education globally in a more affordable and sustainable way. Key points include:
- Nearly one third of the world's population is under 15 and demand for education is growing rapidly but accommodating this growth poses major challenges.
- OER are teaching, learning and research materials that can be freely used, modified, and shared. They have the potential to significantly reduce education costs while improving access.
- Adopting OER requires changing educational culture and practices, but offers benefits like increased choice, affordability for students, and efficient use of
Developing a Culture of Sharing and Receiving: Open Educational ResourcesCable Green
The document discusses the benefits of open educational resources (OER) and open sharing of knowledge. It argues that open sharing is important for educational and social justice reasons, allowing everyone access to global knowledge. As technologies continue to advance and networks grow exponentially, open sharing will become increasingly important. The document raises questions about how to educate stakeholders about OER, make sharing easy, develop open textbooks, address policy implications, and encourage faculty to both contribute to and use resources created by others.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and the barriers this creates for students. It notes that state funding for higher education has declined while tuition costs have increased significantly. Textbook prices have also risen 812% since 1978 on average. This has forced many students to delay purchasing textbooks, potentially hurting their academic performance. The document advocates for open textbooks, which are free to students and can be customized by instructors, as a way to help lower costs and improve access and academic success. It cites several studies finding that open textbooks have equal or better outcomes compared to traditional textbooks.
Open Textbooks: Access, Affordability, & Academic SuccessTanya Grosz
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and the barriers this poses for students. It notes that state funding for higher education has declined while tuition costs have increased, leaving many students unable to afford college. Additionally, the cost of textbooks has risen dramatically, with the average student budgeting $1,200 per year for textbooks alone. This heavy financial burden has led many students to delay purchasing textbooks, take fewer courses, or drop out of college altogether. The document advocates for open textbooks as one way to reduce costs and improve access and academic success for students.
This document discusses how digital technologies are expanding access to education through eLearning and open educational resources (OER). It notes that we are increasingly networked and can leverage this to collaborate globally. The document advocates that educational institutions (1) engage participatory web tools, (2) expand eLearning opportunities, and (3) make greater use of open educational resources in order to cut costs for students and prepare them for a digital world. It argues that open sharing of content and technologies will become more important and that higher education needs to change its culture from "not invented here" to being open to globally sharing knowledge.
Higher education needs to embrace open educational resources to help reduce costs for students and increase access to knowledge. This will require a shift in culture from proprietary to shared resources. Washington state legislation aims to promote open content sharing between community and technical colleges. Students have advocated for more affordable textbooks and online course options. Colleges are working to redesign high-enrollment courses using open resources to improve completion rates and save students over $42 million annually in textbook costs. Trustees can support these efforts by having discussions about open resources and setting goals to lower student costs.
This document summarizes Dr. Cable Green's presentation on the obviousness of open policy. Some key points include:
- Nearly one third of the world's population is under 15 years old and enrollment in tertiary education is projected to increase significantly in coming years, requiring many new universities to open.
- Open educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning and research materials that reside in the public domain or are released with an open license allowing free use and repurposing. There are many existing OER initiatives and repositories.
- Resources that are non-rivalrous, like digital content, can be copied and distributed at essentially no cost online, unlike physical goods. This changes traditional models and pricing.
SOCCCD planned ahead for economic downturns by establishing conservative fiscal management policies over a decade ago. This included paying off debt early and fully funding retiree benefits. As a result, the district has been able to continue providing new programs and facilities during the current economic crisis, including hiring new faculty and developing plans for ATEP. Chancellor Mathur credits the board and colleges' strategic planning for enabling students to meet changing economic challenges."
Open Educational Resources Overview (NAGPS LAD, 09/27/15)Nicole Allen
The document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and the potential for open educational resources (OER) to help address this issue. It notes that textbook prices have risen much faster than inflation or other costs like tuition. This has made textbooks unaffordable for many students and negatively impacted their academic performance. The document then introduces OER as freely available resources that can be legally adapted and shared, and provides examples of OER repositories and initiatives. It discusses evidence that using OER can reduce costs for students and institutions without harming learning outcomes. The document advocates for policies and programs to promote greater OER adoption.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and the potential for open textbooks to help address issues of college affordability and student success. It notes that textbook prices have increased dramatically in recent decades, outpacing inflation, and that many students delay or avoid purchasing required textbooks due to high costs. The document then introduces open textbooks as an alternative, noting that they are freely available online and can be customized by instructors. Several studies are cited finding that open textbooks can achieve equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks while saving students significant costs. The document encourages readers to consider adopting open textbooks and writing reviews to help them gain adoption.
The document discusses the rising cost of college textbooks and how open educational resources (OER) can help address this issue. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, far outpacing inflation rates, making textbooks unaffordable for many students. As a result, many students avoid purchasing textbooks or take fewer courses. The document then introduces OER as a solution, describing them as free and openly licensed educational materials that can be legally adapted and shared. It provides several examples of OER and evidence that their use improves student outcomes and reduces costs compared to traditional textbooks. Finally, the document suggests actions individuals can take to support greater adoption of OER.
OER: Reducing Costs, Expanding Access, Improving Efficacy (#UNTOA16)Nicole Allen
The cost of college textbooks has grown to a point that virtually every campus is now seeking solutions. While many colleges and universities have successfully reduced costs through stop-gap measures such as rental programs and textbook reserves, the greatest potential for permanently solving the problem lies in Open Educational Resources (OER), which are academic materials that are freely available online for everyone to use, adapt, and share. Institutions across the country have begun to leverage OER to reduce textbook costs, expand access to information, and enable faculty to better tailor materials to their courses. This talk will provide an overview of the OER movement to date, how it is playing out on campus, and research showing the impact on students. It will also help frame opportunities in the open, digital environment to improve teaching, learning and research for the advancement of society.
This document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes the use of open textbooks as an alternative. It notes that the cost of tuition and textbooks has risen dramatically in recent decades while government funding has decreased, putting further financial strain on students. Surveys found that many students delay or avoid purchasing required textbooks due to high costs, and this can negatively impact their academic performance. The document argues that open textbooks, which are freely available online under open licenses, can help reduce the financial burden on students and improve access to education. It provides examples of open textbooks and research finding that open textbooks can achieve equal or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks.
The document discusses issues with engineering education in the US compared to other countries like China and South Korea. It notes that while other countries are graduating record numbers of engineers, America's contribution to the field is declining. Experts say the US needs to change how it educates engineering students and who it educates in order to stay competitive globally. A variety of statistics are presented comparing education in the US to other nations.
The document discusses several issues regarding education in the US compared to other countries. It notes that while countries like China and South Korea are graduating high numbers of engineers, the US is declining in this field. Experts say the US needs to change how it educates engineering students and who it educates to stay competitive. It provides various statistics showing countries that outperform the US in areas like time spent in school, test scores, and graduation rates. Suggested changes include improving teacher training, making education more rigorous and focused on 21st century skills, increasing communication about higher education opportunities, and developing more effective school leadership.
Demand for higher education is increasing globally with enrollment projected to increase to 263 million students by 2025. However, rising student debt and questioning of education's value is occurring as costs skyrocket. Digital technologies allow for near zero cost copying and distribution of content. This has led to growth in open educational resources including open courseware, textbooks, and journals which are freely available and can be customized. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are also increasing but challenges remain regarding faculty adoption of open resources and ensuring quality. Open licensing of publicly funded educational resources maximizes sharing and returns on investments, benefiting learning.
This document discusses the rising costs of textbooks and higher education, and promotes open textbooks as an affordable alternative. It notes that textbook prices have increased 812% since 1978, forcing many students to delay purchasing textbooks or take fewer courses. Open textbooks can help address this issue as they are freely available online and can be customized by instructors. Several studies have found open textbooks lead to equal or better student outcomes compared to traditional textbooks. The document encourages readers to review and adopt open textbooks that fit their needs.
This document summarizes Dr. Michael Uden's work developing STEM partnerships between P-16 institutions. It discusses the history and benefits of STEM education, outlines effective STEM curriculum approaches, and describes the programs and grants Dr. Uden helped establish including a STEM camp for underrepresented middle school students and opportunities for pre-service teachers. The document provides an overview of Dr. Uden's vision and accomplishments in building STEM partnerships across different educational levels and communities.
The document discusses the rising costs of higher education and textbooks and promotes the use of open educational resources (OER) as more affordable alternatives. It notes that the cost of higher education has increased much faster than general inflation and minimum wage. As a result, many qualified students are unable to complete college degrees due to financial barriers. The document advocates for increasing the use of OER, which are freely accessible online textbooks and course materials that can help reduce costs for students. It provides examples of successful OER implementations and research findings that OER can achieve equivalent or better learning outcomes compared to traditional textbooks while saving students thousands of dollars.
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Indigenous History Month Art Activity
In June 2022, we got together virtually to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Month by working our way through a month-long art project. Each person was to think of an Indigenous artist they admire, research the artist and their work, and create a piece of art for themselves influenced by the artist they had chosen. Throughout the month we presented on these artists and why we connect to their art and discussed important topics like appropriation vs. appreciation. We learned a lot about Indigenous artists in Canada and about each other and ourselves. The art project allowed people to connect with their heritage as well as Indigenous peoples; it was as much a research and art project as it was a team-building and self-reflection activity.
The document discusses open education and the benefits it provides. It notes that open textbooks can save students money by avoiding expensive textbook costs, and that open licensing of materials can promote sharing of resources between education systems. It emphasizes that open education helps make higher education accessible to all by removing cost barriers. The document highlights several advocates and organizations working to advance open education and open access.
Unpacking Power Hierarchies in Students as Partners PracticesBCcampus
Slides from a session with Roselynn Verwoord, Conan Veitch, Yahlnaaw, and Heather Smith from the Symposium 2018 held on October 24, 2018 in Vancouver, B.C.
First of its kind – tuition-free and course materials free credentialBCcampus
This document summarizes a new tuition-free credential program in adult basic education that uses open educational resources. It notes that the program will provide free course materials to students, reducing barriers to education. Quotes from those involved praise the hard work of adult basic education students and say this funding helps further reduce barriers they face. Statistics are given on the number of open textbooks and savings to students from previous open education initiatives.
Building Canada’s Zed Cred: Challenges and OpportunitiesBCcampus
Slides from the panel session with Amanda Coolidge, Krista Lambert, and Rajiv Jhangiani from the 15th Annual, Open Education Conference held on October 10 – 12, 2018 in Niagara Falls, New York
Connecting Students with People who Care(er): Post-Secondary Professionals as...BCcampus
1. The document discusses post-secondary education professionals and their role in student career development. It defines these professionals as "Career Influencers" who informally provide career advice, guidance, and counseling to students.
2. Career Influencers see their role impacting student career development through functions like advising, guiding, counseling, teaching, advocating, and networking. They also impact students by sharing their own life experiences and demonstrating attributes like being approachable, authentic, and empathetic.
3. Professionals conceptualize "career" differently, including as a means of expression, pursuit of meaning, and contribution to society. Their experiences and values shape these conceptions.
4. Furthering professionals
Presentation by Ian Linkletter, Learning Technology Specialist, UBC
Presenting about UBC’s efforts to implement and evaluate team chat as a learning technology for online and blended courses. Team chat (like Slack) is a transformative communication and collaboration technology, combining threaded discussions with real-time chat in an intuitive and flexible way. Features like persistent history, advanced search capability, file sharing, typing status, mobile apps, and emoji reactions add up to a versatile tool that is still easy to use.
Research shows how timely interactions with instructors, collaboration with classmates, and a sense of community can enhance teaching and learning. This is particularly important in an online learning environment. Team chat has given our students a direct communication channel to their instructor and each other, helping them connect, ask questions, seek clarification, collaborate, and build community.
Since 2016, the Faculty of Education has been piloting an open source team chat application called Mattermost on a UBC-hosted server. Unlike Slack or Microsoft Teams, which are both cloud-hosted outside of Canada, Mattermost allows us to keep student data secure in compliance with BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Mattermost has been used in over 20 course sections across the faculties of Education, Arts, and Science. As of December 2017, the UBC Mattermost pilot consists of 100 daily active users, 300 monthly active users, and almost 70,000 posts.
Attendees will learn (and chat) about:
• Ways team chat can enhance learning
• How team chat has been applied in real use cases including online program cohorts, learning communities, and research teams
• The relationship between secure, safe, transparent platforms and academic freedom
Mattermost will be blended into the session, allowing attendees to choose the conversation(s) they wish to join, participate in real-time, network with colleagues, and carry on chatting after the Festival of Learning concludes.
Festival of Learning 2018 - May 28 – 30 at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver, B.C.
Cultivating trust and Emotional Safety in Educational EnvironmentsBCcampus
Presentation by: Steven Bishop, Learning Designer, Douglas College, Ross Laird, Educational Consultant, Laird Associates, Leva Lee, Manager, BCcampus, Kathryn McNaughton, Hope Miller, Online Learning Designer/Trainer, Douglas College, Sandra Polushin, Coordinator / Faculty, Douglas College
Many educational institutions are grappling with the troubling rise of mental health challenges within their communities. Issues such as depression and anxiety are becoming increasingly common not only within the student population but also among instructors and educational administrators, many of whom find their collegial environments to be fraught with new hurdles involving the care and wellness of people.
Bedrock human values such as belonging, trust, and emotional safety are becoming harder to develop and sustain in educational environments undergoing turmoil and change from a variety of influences. How might we preserve and nurture these values? How might we commit to practices that cultivate the wellness and well-being of our colleagues and communities? How might we commit to environments of authentic caring in which people feel emotionally safe and valued?
Over the past year, a small group of practitioners at several local institutions (BCcampus, Douglas College, Vancouver Community College) has been working on projects designed to encourage emotional care and wellness. In this interactive session on the theme of "Mental Health for all within and across our organizations", these practitioners will each share the hurdles and rewards of their process. The purpose of the session will be to provide participants with perspectives and tools to use in approaching themes of care and wellness at their own institutions -- with colleagues, students, and community partners.
The experiential session will be informed by the practice, theory, and research currently being conducted at the partner institutions involved in these projects. Participants will hear about common hurdles involved in promoting the care and wellness of people, will hear perspectives about navigating the complex terrain of human relationships, and will practice tools and ideas for moving forward with their own initiatives.
Festival of Learning 2018 - May 28 – 30 at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver, B.C.
An adventure into creation of OER: A STEM wiki projectBCcampus
Presentation by Pamini Thangarajah, Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
Removing financial barriers to undergraduate education is crucial, and the creation of open educational resources (OER) will directly help. And not only would the resources developed benefit the students as they are taking the class, but also by making the material open, it could be used by other faculty and students, not only at your institution but beyond.
In an appreciation of my financially unburden educational experience, I have explored what I can do to help the students to access the required learning materials. There is no open text(s) available that can be used for this course. To this end, I have created the resources in an open educational environment.
In this session, I will be walking you through my experience of creating open educational resources for a mathematics course at the Mount Royal University, Calgary.
Festival of Learning 2018 - May 28 – 30 at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in Vancouver, B.C.
Find, Import, Clone, & Remix: Using Pressbooks to Work with Openly Licensed C...BCcampus
This document provides an overview of using Pressbooks to work with openly licensed educational content. It begins with defining open educational resources and discussing their benefits. It then introduces Pressbooks as an online publishing platform built on WordPress that allows editing and publishing books. Examples are given of how Pressbooks is being used at UW-Madison, including replacing textbooks, language learning materials, public domain anthologies, and student projects. The document concludes with a demo of how to find and import open content for use in Pressbooks.
Analysis of UFV Student Learning Patterns: Ratio of Instructor-Directed (In-C...BCcampus
Presentation by Samantha Pattridge and Hannah Peters (UFV)
Symposium 2017: Scholarly Teaching & Learning in Post-Secondary Education
The Symposium is an annual one-day event presented by the BCTLC and BCcampus that combines presentations, discussions, and networking with colleagues who share an interest in scholarly teaching and learning in post-secondary education.
When: Nov. 6, 2017
Where: Simon Fraser University – Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Encouraging Folio-Thinking: Capturing the Learning with e-PortfolioBCcampus
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Symposium 2017: Scholarly Teaching & Learning in Post-Secondary Education
The Symposium is an annual one-day event presented by the BCTLC and BCcampus that combines presentations, discussions, and networking with colleagues who share an interest in scholarly teaching and learning in post-secondary education.
When: Nov. 6, 2017
Where: Simon Fraser University – Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Presentation by Shauna Jones, Senior Lecturer, Simon Fraser University
Symposium 2017: Scholarly Teaching & Learning in Post-Secondary Education
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When: Nov. 6, 2017
Where: Simon Fraser University – Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Scholarly Teaching to SoTL: Exploring the Shared "S" BCcampus
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
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There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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Open Textbook Summit - Open Access, OER, and the Next Generation
1. Open Access, OER, and
the Next Generation
Nick Shockey (@R2RC)
Director of Programs & Engagement, SPARC
Director, Right to Research Coalition
2014 BC Open Textbook Summit
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Director of Open Education, SPARC
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students, and when they call for
#OER people listen #otsummit
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A BILL
To expand the use of open textbooks in order to achieve
savings for students.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-1
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,2
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.3
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Affordable College4
Textbook Act’’.5
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.6
Congress finds the following:7
(1) The high cost of college textbooks continues8
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11. #OA & #OER are fraternal twins
separated at birth. Both advance
faster if we work together and
with the next generation
#otsummit
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATE-
PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
NAGPS
February 3, 2013
The Honorable Mike Nathe
North Dakota State House of Representatives
Chairman, Education Committee
600 East Boulevard
Bismarck, ND 58505-0360
Dear Chairman Nathe and Members of the House Education Committee,
On behalf of the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students, I am writing to
express support for HCR 3009 and HCR 3013 in the North Dakota legislature. These
resolutions take critical first steps toward broader use and development of open textbooks to
reduce the burden of textbook costs on college students, thereby increasing the affordability
and accessibility of higher education.
The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS) is an entirely
student-run, non-profit organization representing more than half a million graduate and
professional students across the nation. As students we have a vested interest in advocating
for the expansion of open textbooks and other open educational materials. Like our
undergraduate counterparts, textbooks serve as a critical, indispensable resource in our
education. Additionally, due to the increased specialization of advanced degrees, many of
our textbooks are exceptionally expensive. These costs are especially disconcerting since
many of us receive incomes at or below the poverty line and have other financial
responsibilities including families of our own.
In addition to our duties as students and researchers, we also serve as educators in courses
and labs for the undergraduates of today and the future. We have seen firsthand how
prohibitively expensive textbook costs can be for our students—particularly for students in
the sciences, technologies, engineering and math (STEM) fields and those with limited
financial resources. This unfortunately means that the total cost of college attendance
continues to rise and accessibility remains a challenge for students from underrepresented or
economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Particularly, the high cost of STEM textbooks
may be a deterrent for students who would otherwise enter these fields, which are crucial for
continuing to increase our nation’s competitiveness and grow our economy through research
and innovation. If our nation hopes to continue to promote higher education as a tool to
achieve both personal and national success, we must address the issue of textbook
affordability.
13.3025.01000
Sixty-third
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives Beadle, Heilman, N. Johnson, Looysen, Sanford, Mock, Oversen
Senator Flakoll
A concurrent resolution urging the State Board of Higher Education and faculty members of
North Dakota University System institutions to increase the use of open textbooks for academic
courses in order to reduce the financial burden to higher education students.
WHEREAS, a North Dakota University System student pays an estimated average of
$1,100 per year for academic course textbooks; and
WHEREAS, high textbook costs create a financial burden for students to attend a higher
education institution which may limit student access to higher education; and
WHEREAS, open textbooks are published under a license that enables students to obtain
free or low-cost versions of electronic or printed academic textbooks; and
WHEREAS, the use of open textbooks can significantly reduce higher education costs for
students which increases student access to higher education; and
WHEREAS, the use of open textbooks among all North Dakota University System
institutions and other states' higher education systems for common core courses may result in
efficiencies reducing state costs related to higher education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Sixty-third Legislative Assembly urges the State Board of Higher Education and
faculty members of North Dakota University System institutions to increase the use of open
textbooks for academic courses in order to reduce the financial burden to higher education
students; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution
to each member of the State Board of Higher Education, to the Chancellor of the North Dakota
University System, and to each North Dakota University System institution president.
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