Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: : Abbotsford Campus
Bring your own questions, thoughts, opinions, and experiences and join the open textbook conversation at UFV.
This event will be held on Friday, October 23 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in Room A234, Abbotsford campus.
Open textbook use is increasing in post-secondary education institutions, and local conversations are underway about how to explore the use of open textbooks at UFV.
What is an “open” textbook? Unlike traditionally published textbooks, open textbooks are made freely available online with very few copyright restrictions, and thus offer a number of advantages and benefits in education practices because the content can be openly reused, retained, revised, remixed, and redistributed to suit any required or preferred purpose.
In recognition of Open Access Week, the UFV Library and the Division of the Vice President, Students and Enrolment Management are sponsoring an information session on open textbooks. Interested UFV faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend and learn more about the open textbook initiatives taking place at UFV. An informal panel comprised of faculty currently using and writing textbooks, student advocates, and other institutional stakeholders will discuss the merits and obstacles of open textbook use based on their own experiences and perspectives.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to copyright@ufv.ca by simply using “OT Attendee” in the subject line.
For more information, visit libguides.ufv.ca
Event Location : Abbotsford Campus
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Date(s): Friday, October 23Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm