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"Hi Judy: Great job on publishing Contemporary Health Concerns as an open educational resource! "

Sep 14, 2012

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Jun 9, 2011

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CCC Chancellor's Office seeks Intermediate Algebra OER

The Chancellor’s Office for the California Community Colleges is in the process of researching Open Education Resource (OER) courseware and/or modules for Intermediate Algebra for a special project under development. If you know of any OER courseware/modules that the Chancellor's Office can review as a part of this research effort it would be greatly appreciated. Please send that information or any links to information on this topic to LeBaron Woodyard, Dean of Academic Affairs at…See More

Jan 6, 2011

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Open Textbooks Save the Day - video

Check out this video - Open Textbooks Save the Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7JHnW3GhkAFeel free to use or remix it for promoting the use of open textbooks on your campus.- JudySee More

Aug 8, 2010

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OER Grant Reviewers Needed ASAP

The U.S. Department of Labor seeks expert reviewers for an upcoming grant competition related to open educational resources and online learning.If you are interested, please submit your credentials ASAP via this webpage: http://www.doleta.gov/doc/grant_panelist.cfm.See More

Aug 6, 2010

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Open Textbooks for Computer Sciences Presentation on Aug. 11th

Topic: Computer Sciences Instruction at Foothill CollegeSpeaker: Judy Baker, Ph.D., Dean of Technology and Innovation, Foothill CollegeDate: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:15 pmLocation: American Legion Post, 347 First Street, Los Altos, CAHosted by: SPAUG (Stanford Palo Alto Users Group for PC)Dr. Judy Baker is dean of the distance learning program at Foothill College and will take over as dean of the Computer, Technology, and Information Sciences (CTIS) Division in August. She also spearheads an…See More

Jul 29, 2010

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Promote Open Policies at Your College

In order to increase the use of open educational resources and open textbooks, educators need to promote institutional policies that encourage sharing of learning resources. For guidance, see -An Expectation of Sharing: Guidelines for Effective Policies to Respect, Protect and Increase the Use of Digital Educational Resources Educational Technology Cooperative from Southern Regional Education Board (March 2010)…See More

Jul 17, 2010

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How have you used open textbooks?: I developed an open textbook titled: Introduction to Open Educational Resources. It is available from Connexions (http://cnx.org)

What is your website address?: http://grou.ps/oer_center

Which college, university, company, or organization?: Foothill College and OER Center for California

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Open Textbooks Save the Day - video

Check out this video - Open Textbooks Save the Day
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Feel free to use or remix it for promoting the use of open textbooks on your campus.

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Posted on July 29, 2010 at 1:30pm

Using Creative Commons Licensed Material in Your Classroom

ProfHacker article in today's The Chronicle of Higher Education advocates Using Creative Commons Licensed Material in Your Classroom (http://bit.ly/agHGVS). Lots of details missing in this article so add your own comments.

Posted on May 10, 2010 at 2:38pm

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At 10:00am on September 14, 2012, Lisa Storm said…: Hi Judy:

Great job on publishing Contemporary Health Concerns as an open educational resource!

At 11:24am on August 25, 2010, David Porter said…: Thanks Judy. It stirred up some reaction for sure.

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At 5:22pm on December 14, 2009, Lisa Brewster said…: Isn't it funny how we all reconnect some time or another...
How are things going? are you glad to be back in CA?

At 4:51pm on July 1, 2009, Kenneth Leroy Busbee said…: No feed back yet.
What is the status of reviewers for my collection?

At 5:39pm on May 25, 2009, Rita Haberlin said…: Thanks for your comment. Now I have to find that perfect complementary textbook for physical geography. I already have links to one at the beginning of my course but I have not been brave enough to commit to it.
Rita

At 5:00pm on May 25, 2009, Bob Stockwell said…: Judy, I will let you know if I do adopt one. I'm still looking for texts that are appropriate for introductory level courses in political science, and unfortunately, they appear to be few and far between. But, I'll continue to look. Maybe I'll have to write one! Best, Bob

At 11:11am on December 21, 2008, Jud Sage said…: Judy,
Thanks for you message-glad I found you guys. Our direcctor of distance learning mentioned the organization in her blog. Since I had a textbook ready to go, it made sense to sign up.

At 2:53pm on December 16, 2008, John Redden said…: Yes. I was hoping the sections would be converted into modules... but Chapter scans will have to do for now. Excellent. Now maybe we can do the same for their Intermediate text?