Open Education

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Get support

Whether you're exploring open education for the first time or leading an established project, we're here to help. 

The Open Education team can support faculty, staff, and students with every stage of the open education journey, from finding resources to developing and sharing new projects. 

Have a question? Contact the Open Education team »

How we can help

We can support you with: 

  • Finding and evaluating open educational resources (OER)
  • Adapting, revising, and using OER in your courses
  • Understanding copyright, Creative Commons licences, and open publishing
  • Sharing your work through UFV's institutional repository, HarvestIR
  • Workshops, consultations, and professional learning opportunities
  • Integrating open pedagogy into your teaching practice
  • Developing open education projects and identifying funding opportunities
  • Connecting with colleagues through the Open Education Working Group

Connect with us

Have a question or idea? We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email or or connect directly with a member of the Open Education team below. 

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Open education team

TBA TBA

Open Education Coordinator

Library

email TBA

Janelle Sztuhar

Outreach Librarian

Library

Abbotsford campus

Phone: 604.504.7441 x4270

email Janelle

Claire Hay

Learning Specialist, Curriculum and Assessment

Abbotsford campus, G104b

Phone: 604-504-7441, ext. 4815

email Claire

 

Additional resources

Looking to connect with the broader open education community or continue learning on your own? Explore these organizations, events, and professional learning opportunities.

Want to connect with others in post-secondary on open education topics?

A great way to get started is by having conversations with your peers and colleagues locally.

Don't forget to reach out to the Open Education team if you'd like to join the UFV Open Education Working Group.

Looking for more information about open education? Explore these trusted organizations to learn more about open education, discover practical resources, and stay up to date with new developments.

  • BCcampus
    Explore information about open education topics and access the BC Open Collection.
  • Creative Commons
    Learn more about Creative Commons licences when you want to use or create open educational resources (OER)
  • SPARC
    Find the latest news, webinars, and other resources related to open practices.
  • Open Education Global (OE Global)
    Explore news, events, and stories related to open education, as well as information about Open Education Week each March.

Many of these organizations offer free email newsletters to help you stay up to date.

Interested in more guided learning opportunities?

  • UN SDG Open Pedagogy Faculty Fellowship
    An international open pedagogy faculty fellowship focused on localizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Rebus Community
    A non-profit organization offering certificates, an online community, and events related to open publishing, open educational resources (OER), and open pedagogy.
  • Creative Commons Certificate Program
    A ten-week course (choose from one of three streams) designed to enhance your understanding of copyright and open licensing.

You can also check out other post-secondary institutions, such as UBC, KPU, and Langara, to see if they are hosting free events on open education.

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