Harvard Library Tells Faculty to Adopt Open Access....they are going broke.
Harvard Library to Faculty GO OPEN!Just came across this article - great advice to Harvard Faculty. Hope they listen.See More
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Sharyn Fitzpatrick
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The Advocate Trainer
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Art History Projects
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We still need a few good tweets! Deadline extended
We are still looking for a few good tweets on open textbooks! Just go to bit.ly/opentextbooktweet - we made it easy for you to do it online. Or you can…Continue
Tags: thinkaha, College open textbook, open textbook adoption, define open textbook, open textbooks
Started May 21, 2010
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Sharyn Fitzpatrick's event was featured
College Open Textbooks-Openn Doors Group Annual Meeting, 4/23/12 at Silicon Valley Education Foundation
April 23, 2012 from 11am to 2pm
Here are the links to the archives of the first 2 hours of this 3-hour event:http://opendoorsgroup.org/archive/2012-04-ODG-AnnualMeetingPart01.wmv http://opendoorsgroup.org/archive/2012-04-ODG-AnnualMeetingPart02.wmv **Special Presentation by LeBaron Woodyard, California Community College Chancellor's Office on California OER…See More
Janet Richardson left a comment for Sharyn Fitzpatrick
"Thanks for the warm welcome, Sharyn! I am looking forward to being part of this group, and feel inspired by what I read and see!
Sincerely, Janet Richardson"
Sharyn Fitzpatrick joined Scott Rains's group
Business Communication Adopters
As part of the College Open textbooks grant, a group of faculty at Cuyahoga Community College are customizing Scott McLean's Business Communication for Success book published through Flat World. By adding additional examples, videos, and modifying some content, we are aligning to our official course outcomes…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick joined Micheline's group
The Advocate Trainer
Resources & cohorts for encouraging adoptions of open textbooks through campus advocacy & workshops. Our members are: Advocates for Open Textbooks and Trainers of future Advocates. See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick joined Shadieh Mirmobiny's group
Art History Projects
Project 1- Instructor's Guide For SmarthistoryProject 2 - Community For History of Islamic ArtSee More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's event was featured
1000th Member Celebration Chat! Join us today at 1 pm PT at http://collegeopentextbooks.ning.com/chat
October 31, 2011 from 1pm to 2pm
We have reached 1000 members! So we thought we would have a virtual celebration. Join us for chat on the Ning immediately after the OER webinar (i.e. at 1pm)...We will be using the Chat feature http://collegeopentextbooks.ning.com/chat (image used is CC-BY)See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's blog post was featured
Don't miss ISKME's Big Idea Fest - Dec 4-7, 2011 in Half Moon Bay, CA
The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education(www.iskme.org) is hosting its annual…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick posted a blog post
UNESCO Launches Global Open Access Platform - Live Stream Event - 11/1/11
Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO will be officiating the launch of “Global Open Access Platform” (usually called the Global Open Access Portal) along with the launch of the UNESCO OER Platform, the re-designed Open Training Platform, and the OER policy Guidelines. The Launch is scheduled for November 1, 2011 at 6:30pm Paris time (GMT-1) and 10:30 am PDT and will be live-streamed in:English - mms://…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's blog post was featured
iTextbooks? Don't miss great blog by Dean Florez, President - 20 Million Minds Foundation
Former California State Senator, Dean Florez shared his thoughts and commentary on the future of digital textbooks on the College Open Textbooks blog. I wanted to share it with our COT community as well. ---Sharyn Fitzpatrick (Marketing, College Open Textbooks______________________________________________________________________________________________…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's blog post was featured
Call for Proposals: Text and Academic Association 2012 Conference!
Don't miss the opportunity to share your expertise on Academic and Textbook Authoring. Submit a proposal to TAA and you could be a speaker at their 2012 Conference.Academic & Textbook Authoring—Evolving Arts is the theme of the Text and Academic Authors Association's 2012 Annual Conference in New Orleans, June…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's blog post was featured
DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED TO 9/26 -College Open Textbooks Adopter Communities Small Grant Program
College Open Textbooks (COT) is pleased to announce the Adopter Communities Small Grant program. The program will award small grants for research and related activities associated with the process of adopting open textbooks and aligned with the mission and goals of COT. Applicants may request funds for such activities as…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's blog post was featured
"Free" OER Webinar - Creating OER: The WHO and the HOW (9/21/11` at 12 noon PDT)
Who is developing OERs? Who should be? How are they doing it? How can standards allow OER content interoperability? How can standards assure quality? How can you get started? How can you find the tools for creating OER content? These questions, and more, will be answered by Dr. Rob Abel from IMS Global and others. In addition we will…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick posted a blog post
"Free" OER Webinar - Creating OER: The WHO and the HOW (9/21/11` at 12 noon PDT)
Who is developing OERs? Who should be? How are they doing it? How can standards allow OER content interoperability? How can standards assure quality? How can you get started? How can you find the tools for creating OER content? These questions, and more, will be answered by Dr. Rob Abel from IMS Global and others. In addition we will…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's blog post was featured
College Open Textbooks Adopter Communities Small Grant Program - Only ten days left to apply!
College Open Textbooks (COT) is pleased to announce the Adopter Communities Small Grant program. The program will award small grants for research and related activities associated with the process of adopting open textbooks and aligned with the mission and goals of COT. Applicants may request funds for such…See More
Sharyn Fitzpatrick posted a blog post
College Open Textbooks Adopter Communities Small Grant Program - Only ten days left to apply!
College Open Textbooks (COT) is pleased to announce the Adopter Communities Small Grant program. The program will award small grants for research and related activities associated with the process of adopting open textbooks and aligned with the mission and goals of COT. Applicants may request funds for such…See More
Profile Information
- Academic/Professional Biography
- Currently on the team for the College Open Textbooks Project.
- How have you used open textbooks?
- Yes
- What is your website address?
- http://www.collegeopentextbooks.org
- Which college, university, company, or organization?
- Foothill De Anza District
- Role: Student, Instructor, Author, Staff, Other (be specific)
- Staff
Sharyn Fitzpatrick's Blog
Harvard Library Tells Faculty to Adopt Open Access....they are going broke.
Harvard Library to Faculty GO OPEN!
Just came across this article - great advice to Harvard Faculty. Hope they listen.
Posted on May 6, 2012 at 11:54pm
Don't miss ISKME's Big Idea Fest - Dec 4-7, 2011 in Half Moon Bay, CA
Posted on October 30, 2011 at 2:27pm
UNESCO Launches Global Open Access Platform - Live Stream Event - 11/1/11
Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO will be officiating the launch of “Global Open Access Platform” (usually called the Global Open Access Portal) along with the launch of the UNESCO OER Platform, the re-designed Open Training Platform, and the OER policy Guidelines. The Launch is scheduled for November 1, 2011 at 6:30pm Paris time (GMT-1) and 10:30 am PDT and will be live-streamed in:
English - mms://…
ContinuePosted on October 30, 2011 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
iTextbooks? Don't miss great blog by Dean Florez, President - 20 Million Minds Foundation
Former California State Senator, Dean Florez shared his thoughts and commentary on the future of digital textbooks on the College Open Textbooks blog. I wanted to share it with our COT community as well.
---Sharyn Fitzpatrick (Marketing, College Open Textbooks
______________________________________________________________________________________________…
ContinuePosted on October 12, 2011 at 9:55pm
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:15am on January 24, 2012,
Janet Richardson said… Thanks for the warm welcome, Sharyn! I am looking forward to being part of this group, and feel inspired by what I read and see!
Sincerely, Janet Richardson
- At 10:38am on March 15, 2010,
Liz Yang Tadman said… - Hi Sharyn,
Welcome. Looking forward to working with you. You rock!!
Regards,
Liz Yang Tadman
Blog Posts
Academia and the MOOC
Posted by Ken Ronkowitz on April 17, 2013 at 5:01pm — 5 Comments
Is the education situation a crisis or an opportunity? Manny Barbara and Nicholas Smith share ideas with ODG
Posted by Open Doors Group on May 18, 2013 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment
Open Access Un/Conference: Promote, Impact, Assess -- Call for Proposals
Posted by Ann Agee on May 20, 2013 at 12:15pm
Congratulating Community Colleges with the most affordable textbooks: Essex, East Misssissippi, NW Colorado, and Cecil
Posted by Jacky Hood on April 21, 2013 at 9:30am
Open Education Conference 2012 – Beyond Content
Posted by Charles Key on October 26, 2012 at 12:01pm
ODG-COT announces DynamicBooks Sponsorship
Posted by Open Doors Group on October 3, 2012 at 1:30pm
COT Announces Principles Of Microeconomics And Principles Of Macroeconomics As Featured Books
Posted by Open Doors Group on August 18, 2012 at 8:30am
ODG/COT announces mentoring service at Online Teaching Conference
Posted by Open Doors Group on June 20, 2012 at 9:12pm
Do you need help with editing an open textbook?
Posted by Bob Sawyer on May 30, 2012 at 8:59pm — 1 Comment
Open Educational Resources on the California Community Colleges YouTube Site
Posted by Blaine Victor Morrow on May 21, 2012 at 11:54am
Open Education Site Dictionary
Posted by Blaine Victor Morrow on March 9, 2012 at 11:03am — 1 Comment
New OER Logo
Posted by Blaine Victor Morrow on February 27, 2012 at 3:20pm — 2 Comments
Four sites worth a visit: textbook at warp speed, UC Irvine courseware, Active Learning, 5 outstanding open textbooks
Posted by Open Doors Group on February 18, 2012 at 3:47pm
Why Pay for Intro Textbooks?
Posted by Ken Ronkowitz on February 9, 2012 at 8:00pm
WordPress and Pressbooks for Open Textbook Authoring
Posted by Blaine Victor Morrow on February 9, 2012 at 10:33am
Flat World Knowledge Offers New Criminal Justice OER Textbook
Posted by Lisa Storm on January 26, 2012 at 1:40pm — 3 Comments
Mentor Cloud and Open Doors Group / College Open Textbooks Partner to Facilitate Sharing Best Practices
Posted by Jacky Hood on January 26, 2012 at 8:00pm
Washington State Open Course Library hits 10,000 visitors in 11 Days
Posted by Una Daly on November 11, 2011 at 9:38am
COT Adopter Community Grant Awards Announcement
Posted by Una Daly on November 2, 2011 at 7:19am
Invitation to Join in Two Surveys
Posted by Robin Donaldson on October 31, 2011 at 1:51pm
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