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Open Talks: OERuopen courses can mean better courses
Posted on: July 5, 2016
Open Talks touches on new trends in education, distance learning experts, and more topics relevant to the distance learner.
OERu – Education for Everyone
Posted on: April 4, 2016
We have a new podcast series! Open Talks touches on trends in education, distance learning, and more topics relevant to the distance learner
Open Education Week
Posted on: February 17, 2023
The 11th annual Open Education Week (OE Week), March 6-10, 2023, is approaching! This is a week to raise awareness and highlight Open Education, which includes open educational resources, open pedagogy/practices, and open research practices. It’s a chance to learn more about open education and be inspired by the work that is being developed. While…
New Law faculty members offer broad experiences
Posted on: April 20, 2022
Three faculty members with experience from across Canada — and around the world — join the Faculty of Law this summer.
Maths prof celebrated for zero-cost textbook efforts
Posted on: May 28, 2021
Izabela Mazur is being recognized for her hard work in Open Educational Resources (OER), and efforts on a zero-cost textbook project with the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education.
Award-winning leader in open education talks online learning
Posted on: December 14, 2020
TRU’s Brian Lamb recently won the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Learning. He talks about where online learning and open education are heading.
University students can now access new education funds
Posted on: July 22, 2020
Students who sign up for university this fall have access to improved financial resources that could reduce the cost of their education.
Students can tap into new education funding
Posted on: July 22, 2020
Students who sign up for university this fall have access to improved financial resources that could reduce the cost of their education.
Thompson Rivers University takes lead role in global education accessibility
Posted on: June 9, 2020
TRU is the first in North America to offer an international credential transfer based on open educational resources.
TRU takes lead role in global education accessibility
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is at the forefront of making free online education more accessible around the world—a resource that’s more important than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered classrooms, and one that more institutions are considering as education moves increasingly online. TRU is the first in North America to offer an international credential…
TRU librarian awarded for advocacy of open education
Posted on: February 11, 2020
In January 2020, TRU librarian Brenda Smith received the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education.
Chahal takes second prize in writing competition
Posted on: October 25, 2019
Harry Chahal wins second place prize in the Chief Justice John B. Doolin Writing Competition.
Research explores impact of learning ‘in the open’
Posted on: October 10, 2019
Open Learning faculty member Dr. Michelle Harrison has been awarded a research fellowship from BCcampus.
TRU empowers faculty to lower costs for students
Posted on: October 2, 2019
TRU faculty have until Oct. 15 to apply for an Open Education Resource Development Grant.
TRU makes textbooks free and available online
Posted on: August 15, 2018
Eight faculty members have been approved to create materials that could save a combined 2,200 students upwards of $250,000 a year.
Open Learning anniversary
Posted on: May 31, 2018
June 1 is an important day for our university, it’s the 40th anniversary of BC’s Open Learning.
Communications instructor develops open textbook
Posted on: April 4, 2018
Lecturer Shannon Smyrl saw a need for a flexible, online text—so she created one.
Open Textbooks Reach a Milestone
Posted on: January 30, 2018
Back in 2012, open education advocates aimed to bring free textbooks to BC classrooms. Today, open resources extend from coast to coast.
Canada 150+ exhibit showcases meaningful creativity
Posted on: November 17, 2017
The Canada 150+ exhibit showcased works by students, faculty and staff responding to the question “What does Canada mean to you?”
