The OER Fund
New funding to support affordable & inclusive access to learning materials through the integration of open educational resources within UBC credit courses.
Open Data Structures Data Simulation
A reorganization and modernization of Open Data Structures(ODS) by Pat Morin. This new text refocuses the classic content of ODS on data structure design by presenting Abstract Data Types as interfaces for which creating and critiquing algorithmic solutions.
Under Creative Construction Video
Two videos explore the importance of creativity in social and environmental justice movements around the world.
Physics Meta-Cognitive Reader
A student meta-cognitive reader to accompany an existing open textbook covering calculus-based physics. This resource highlights key concepts, points out student difficulties, and provides links to support learning.
Digital Meijis: Revisualizing Modern Japanese History at 150
The Meiji at 150 Project (hosted by the Centre for Japanese Research, Department of History, and Department of Asian Studies) created an open monograph of visual essays co-edited by Tristan R. Grunow and Naoko Kato.
UBC Faculty and Staff Open Science Framework Projects
This is a list of the UBC faculty and staff using the Open Science Framework (OSF) to share their projects openly.
Open UBC Snapshot: Significant Use and Support for Open Resources
In 2018, UBC published a new Strategic Plan that articulated the intention to expand the creation and dissemination of open educational resources as well as recognized the contributions that UBC faculty, student and staff have made in this area. These contributions have had a significant impact: in academic year 2018, an estimated 15,388 students were impacted by courses using open resources in place of paid textbooks or readings. This replacement of traditional textbooks with open resources has potentially saved UBC students an estimated $1.5 to $2.3 million dollars this academic year. The wide diversity of UBC open education initiatives and efforts, from strong AMS advocacy and innovative instructor efforts to increased strategic support and funding, is helping to ensure that the adoption and use of open resources continues to be a significant practice at UBC.
2018 Open Access Week at UBC
As part of Open Access Week in late October, UBC will be hosting diverse events highlighting areas of open scholarship in which UBC’s faculty, students and staff participate.
