Media, Society, Culture and You by Mark Poepsel (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville) is an approachable introductory text that covers major mass communication terms and concepts, including digital culture, social media, gaming, propaganda, and ‘sharing’. Take a look at the book online, download it in multiple formats, and keep reading to learn more! We’re excited toKeep reading “New Mass Communication OER! Media, Society, Culture and You”
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Accessibility and Digital Content/Creation: Implications for Open Education
In the Fall of 2017, Rebus Foundation Assistant Director, Zoe Wake Hyde, took part in a roundtable discussion at University of California, focusing on making digital content and creation more accessible for people with disabilities. The gathering was convened by the Authors Alliance, the Silicon Flatirons Center, and the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology,Keep reading “Accessibility and Digital Content/Creation: Implications for Open Education”
Rebus launches development of an open reading initiative
After conducting primary research into the viability of a web-based system for open reading, we are now moving forward with its development, thanks to generous funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Mellon Foundation is a leader in support to the arts and humanities, directed at the long-term well-being of diverse and democratic societies.Keep reading “Rebus launches development of an open reading initiative”
Rebus Receives Second Grant from Hewlett
We have received a second two-year grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, leaders in philanthropic support for education, environment, and global development. The US$700,000 grant will help us continue our work in the collaborative creation and publication of open educational resources (OER). The funding also supports the growth of open textbook adoption andKeep reading “Rebus Receives Second Grant from Hewlett”
Rebus Welcomes New Colleagues!
Rebus Foundation’s global headquarters in Montreal is suddenly a bit more full, as three new team members have joined us over the past few weeks. Başak, Dexter, and David are bringing themselves up to speed on our current and future initiatives, and we are excited for the momentum and fresh perspectives they bring to theKeep reading “Rebus Welcomes New Colleagues!”
We’re Hiring: UX/Front-End Developer, Rebus Community (CLOSED)
The Rebus Foundation is a Montreal-based non-profit focused on tech, books, open education, and open culture. We are looking for a UX/Front-End Developer to work on the Rebus Community, where we develop tools and resources to support the publishing of free, open, and adaptable digital textbooks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3Keep reading “We’re Hiring: UX/Front-End Developer, Rebus Community (CLOSED)”
We’re Hiring: Node.js Developer, Rebus Reader (CLOSED)
The Rebus Foundation is a Montreal-based non-profit focused on tech, books, open education, and open culture. We are looking for a Node.js Developer for a new software initiative, the Rebus Reader. This project is focused on developing an online platform that supports deep scholarly reading, note-taking and citation, and collections management. The ideal candidate willKeep reading “We’re Hiring: Node.js Developer, Rebus Reader (CLOSED)”
In the market for new course materials? Don’t forget about these great resources!
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!”
Announcing 10 new OER publishing projects in Rebus Projects!
Our first round of projects have been added to Rebus Community’s beta – a huge welcome to them all! Keep reading to learn more about the beta projects in our new platform, or head directly to Rebus Projects to participate. Just over a month ago, we introduced Rebus Projects, our new web-based software for managingKeep reading “Announcing 10 new OER publishing projects in Rebus Projects!”
Blueprint for Success Open Textbooks: Now Available for Adoption!
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!”