We are thrilled to announce the publication of a new resource for administrators, librarians, coordinators, and educators of open education and initiatives interested in the efficacy of open educational resources (OER): Beyond the Horizon: Broadening Our Understanding of OER Efficacy! Beyond the Horizon encourages readers to examine the potential and influence of OER — includingKeep reading “New OER on Efficacy: Beyond the Horizon”
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Announcing Making Ripples: An Actionable Guide to DEI in OER
We are excited to announce the publication of a new resource for faculty and staff interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in open educational resources (OER): Making Ripples: A Guidebook to Challenge Status Quo in OER Creation. Making Ripples centers the importance of storytelling, collaboration, and self-reflection as key elements of your DEI andKeep reading “Announcing Making Ripples: An Actionable Guide to DEI in OER”
A Change of Leadership at Rebus
We’re delighted to announce that Apurva Ashok has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of The Rebus Foundation. Former ED, Hugh McGuire, remains on the Board of Directors. Apurva joined the Rebus team in 2017, and immediately had an impact on our work, helping with the publication 30 OER while completing her MastersKeep reading “A Change of Leadership at Rebus”
Rebus Community Software: Update
Earlier this month, we embarked on a series of software related changes to simplify and improve the user experience on the Rebus Community forum. We’re pleased to announce that these changes are now complete! We’ve simplified our web presence so you can now visit rebus.community as a one-stop hub to get all the latest newsKeep reading “Rebus Community Software: Update”
Upcoming Changes to Rebus Community software
Changes will be taking place to the Rebus Community software from September 1-10 2022. Keep reading to learn more. We are writing to inform you of changes to Rebus Community’s forum in the coming weeks. If you’ve followed our work closely, you’ll know that Rebus hosts and offers a free tool to promote the workKeep reading “Upcoming Changes to Rebus Community software”
Launching The OER Starter Kit for Program Managers!
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new resource for faculty and staff interested in starting or leading OER efforts at their institutions: The OER Starter Kit for Program Managers! Following The OER Starter Kit, which supports those new to Open Education who want to learn more about OER, The OER Starter KitKeep reading “Launching The OER Starter Kit for Program Managers!”
Release Announcement: Community Psychology Practice
This project was part of the May 2020 Textbook Success Program cohort. Community isn’t just geographic space, although it certainly can be. Like the concept of “home” it can be emotional, or both geographic and emotional. There are virtual communities, communities of people who similarly identify based on several facets and find a safe spaceKeep reading “Release Announcement: Community Psychology Practice”
Release Announcement: Aesthetic Theory and Practice
I am excited to announce the publication of the open textbook, Introduction to Philosophy: Aesthetic Theory and Practice, edited by Valery Vino. Aesthetic Theory and Practice features fresh perspectives on canonical and emerging topics, and also calls attention to a number of culturally sensitive, significant issues that are customarily neglected in introductions to philosophical aesthetics. Keep reading “Release Announcement: Aesthetic Theory and Practice”
Looking back in 2021 with Monica Brown
We are sad to announce that Monica Brown will be stepping away from her role as Assistant Program Manager at Rebus Community. Monica joined Rebus in April 2021, and has made tremendous contributions to Rebus during her time here. We’re so grateful for all Monica has accomplished this year — keep reading to learn more!Keep reading “Looking back in 2021 with Monica Brown”
Release Announcement: Introduction to Epistemology
I am delighted to announce the release of the fifth book in the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook series: Introduction to Epistemology, edited by Brian C. Barnett (St. John Fisher College and the State University of New York at Geneseo). Introduction to Epistemology engages first-time philosophy readers on a guided tour through the core concepts,Keep reading “Release Announcement: Introduction to Epistemology”