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In the market for new course materials? Don’t forget about these great resources!

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There are some great openly licensed open textbook resources supported by Rebus that are available for classroom use! Keep reading to see whether any of these resources would be a good fit for your upcoming course. If you are planning on adopting or adapting any of these open textbooks, please let us know! Are you orKeep reading “In the market for new course materials? Don’t forget about these great resources!”

July Office Hours: Developing OER Policy (Audio and Chat Transcripts)

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Watch the video recording of this Office Hours session, or keep reading for a full transcript. The chat transcript is also available, for those interested in reading the conversation that took place amongst participants and seeing resources shared.  Note: If anyone would prefer to not be associated with their comments in either of these transcripts, pleaseKeep reading “July Office Hours: Developing OER Policy (Audio and Chat Transcripts)”

Blueprint for Success Open Textbooks: Now Available for Adoption!

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Blueprint for Success in College and Career is a student’s guide for classroom and career success. Curated, co-authored, and edited by Dave Dillon, this set of OER is helpful for students embarking on their college journey. Take a look at the book online, download it in multiple formats, or keep reading to learn more! RebusKeep reading “Blueprint for Success Open Textbooks: Now Available for Adoption!”

El primero (y segundo) de Rebus: ¡Dos nuevos proyectos de traducción español/inglés!

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Los más recientes proyectos de la Rebus Community están concentrados en la traducción y adaptación local, y son liderados por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, en Chile. ¡Son los primeros en ser lanzados en nuestra nueva plataforma, Rebus Projects! Dales un vistazo a los proyectos en la plataforma, o sigue leyendo para informarte más.Keep reading “El primero (y segundo) de Rebus: ¡Dos nuevos proyectos de traducción español/inglés!”

A Rebus First (and Second): Two New Spanish/English Translation Projects!

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Rebus Community’s newest projects are focused on translation and localization, and are led by the Catholic University of Valparaíso, Chile. They are the first launched in our new platform, Rebus Projects! Take a look at the projects on the platform, or keep reading to learn more. The Rebus Community is excited to announce its firstKeep reading “A Rebus First (and Second): Two New Spanish/English Translation Projects!”

We’re Hiring: Rebus Foundation Marketing Manager (CLOSED)

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NOTE: This position has now been filled. Thanks for your interest, and keep an eye out for future opportunities at the Rebus Foundation. The Rebus Foundation is a Montreal-based non-profit focused on tech, books, open education and open culture. We are looking for a Marketing Manager, with 3-5 years relevant experience, to start a newKeep reading “We’re Hiring: Rebus Foundation Marketing Manager (CLOSED)”

Office Hours Recap and Video: Beta Testing Open Textbooks

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In this month’s session, guests discuss the logistics of beta testing an open textbook, including: strategies to recruit beta testers, mechanisms for collecting and implementing feedback, and marketing this process. If you’re curious about how open textbooks are tested in classrooms, or how and when student and instructor feedback is incorporated, read the recap belowKeep reading “Office Hours Recap and Video: Beta Testing Open Textbooks”

Office Hours Recap and Video: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Open Textbooks

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In this Office Hours conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion in open textbooks, guest speakers and participants identified several aspects of OER that deserve attention and improvement. Read the recap below, or watch the video recording. Office Hours, hosted by The Open Textbook Network and the Rebus Community, is a monthly event in which weKeep reading “Office Hours Recap and Video: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Open Textbooks”

August Office Hours Recap & Video: Metadata for Open Textbooks

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Are you an author, librarian, or staff member creating or using Open Textbooks at your institution? Learn more about the metadata that helps make these books discoverable in this month’s Office Hours session! Scroll down to read a recap, or watch the video recording. This month’s Office Hours event, hosted by the Open Textbook NetworkKeep reading “August Office Hours Recap & Video: Metadata for Open Textbooks”

July Office Hours Recap & Video: Updating Open Textbooks

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Are you an instructor, staff member, or librarian using Open Textbooks at your institution? Do you want to know how you can keep this resource updated over the years? This month’s Office Hours session on keeping open textbooks relevant will help you do just that! Watch the video recording, or read a recap. During thisKeep reading “July Office Hours Recap & Video: Updating Open Textbooks”

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