British Columbia
22 Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
SUPPORT
Contacts
For assistance with adopting, adapting, or creating an open textbook, please contact:
- Brenda Smith, Open Education Librarian
Email: brsmith@tru.ca
Phone: 250-828-5098
For assistance with Pressbooks, contact:
- Ken Monroe
Email: kmonroe@tru.ca
Phone: 778-471-8440
For assistance with TRU OER grant projects, contact:
- Christine Miller, OER Development Grant Project Coordinator
Email: cmiller@tru.ca
Phone: 250-371-5597
Adoptions
To report an adoption in a TRU course or make inquiries, please contact:
- Brenda Smith, Open Education Librarian
brsmith@tru.ca
USING OER
Canadian repositories
TRU Libraries
ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) programs
- Associate of Science Degree (in progress)
- Certificate in General Studies
OER from TRU
Also see TRU’s Pressbooks Catalogue.
Open textbooks – new
- Business/Technical Mathematics by Izabela Mazur, Kim Moshenko
- Canadian History: Pre-Confederation – 2nd Edition by John Belshaw
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Canadian History: Post-Confederation – 2nd Edition by John Belshaw
- Environmental Geology by Steve Earle
- Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada by John Belshaw, Sarah Nickel, Chelsea Horton
- Introductory Algebra by Izabela Mazur
- Introduction to Criminology contributor Rochelle Stevenson
- Laboratory Manual for Introduction to Physical Geography, First British Columbia Edition contributing author Crystal Huscroft
- Laboratory Manual for Introduction to Physical Geography, Second Edition contributing author Crystal Huscroft
- The Originals: Classic Readings in Western Philosophy edited by Jeff McLaughlin
- Physical Geology – 2nd Edition by Steve Earle
- Professional Cook series contributing author Corey Davison
- Psychology of Language by Dinesh Ramoo
Open textbooks – adapted
- Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care – Thompson Rivers University Edition by Renée Anderson
- Human Biology: Human Anatomy and Physiology by Christine Miller
- Introduction to Sociology – 2nd Canadian Edition by William Little, Ron McGivern
- Introduction to Sociology – 3rd Canadian Edition by William Little
- Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality in BC – 2nd Edition revision support
- Introductory Business Statistics with Interactive Spreadsheets – 1st Canadian Edition by Mohammad Mahbobi
- Introduction to Genetics by Natasha Ramroop Singh
- Personal Care Skills for Health Care Assistants by Tracy M. Christianson, Kimberley Morris
- Principles of Marketing – H5P Edition by Biggi Weischedel
- Psychology – 1st Canadian Edition by Sally Walters
- Writing for Success – 1st Canadian H5P Edition contributor Brenna Clarke-Gray
Open case studies
- Be Inspired! Events and Event Planning (BIE): A Marketing Case Study by Dr. Biggi Weischedel and TRU Open Learning
- Gift and Gab Trading Post: A Marketing Case Study by Dr. Biggi Weischedel and TRU Open Learning
- Indigenous Businesses in the BC Interior: Case Studies in Marketing by Dr. Biggi Weischedel and Marie Bartlett, TRU Open Learning
- Moccasin Trails: A Marketing Case Study by Dr. Biggi Weischedel and TRU Open Learning
- Quaaout Lodge: A Marketing Case Study by Biggi Weischedel and TRU Open Learning
- Spapium Little Prairie Farm: A Marketing Case Study by Dr. Biggi Weischedel and TRU Open Learning
- Spirit of the Lake Native Boutique: A Marketing Case Study by Dr. Biggi Weischedel and TRU Open Learning
Open courses
- Financial Management by Dan Thompson
- Environmental Geology by Steve Earle
- Geology (GEOL 1011) by Steve Earle
- Intermediate General and Applied Science by Christine Miller
- Provincial Biology by Christine Miller
- Psychology of Language by Dinesh Ramoo
- Underground Miner Curriculum contributor
Supplemental materials
- Apprentice Plumber audio files by Paul Simpson / BC Piping Articulation Group
- Canadian History: Pre-Confederation videos managed by Jon Fulton and Michelle Harrison
- Canadian History: Post-Confederation videos managed by Jon Fulton and Michelle Harrison
- Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care – Thompson Rivers University Edition: Faculty Ancillary Resource by Renée Anderson
- Images for Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics by Christine Miller
- Indigenous Peoples in Education: A Stock Photo Collection (also found here)
- Physical Geology 100 exercises and answers by Steve Earle
- Virtual and Augmented Reality field trips, contributor Crystal Huscroft
Support resources
- Program Review Handbook by Alana Hoare, Catharine Dishke Hondzel, and Shannon Wagner
- Teaching without Walls at TRU: a practical guide with tools, tips, and techniques by Melissa Jakubec, Michelle Harrison
Learning activities
CREATING OER
Publishing
Grants and projects
REVIEWING OER
Open textbooks reviewed by TRU faculty
- Calculus-Based Physics II
- Composition and Literature: A Handbook and Anthology
- Concepts of Biology – 1st Canadian Edition
- Creating Online Learning Experiences
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Toolkit
- Fundamentals of Business
- Geographic Information System Basics
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resources in the Food Service and Hospitality Industry
- Human Rights in Brief
- Introducing Marketing
- Introduction to Financial Accounting – 2nd Edition (archived)
- Introduction to Philosophy: Philosophy of Mind
- Introduction to Psychology – 1st Canadian Edition
- Introduction to Psychology (University of Saskatchewan)
- Introduction to Sociology – 2nd Canadian Edition
- Introductory Chemistry (archived)
- Introductory Statistics (OpenStax)
- Key Concepts of Computer Studies
- Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students
- Mastering Strategic Management (archived)
- Mastering Strategic Management – 1st Canadian Edition
- Principles of Economics: OpenStax – first edition (replaced with newer edition)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (OpenStax) – first edition (replaced with newer edition)
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Microeconomics (OpenStax) – first edition (replaced with newer edition)
- Principles of Microeconomics (Saylor)
- Principles of Social Psychology (archived)
- Prose Fiction: An Introduction to the Semiotics of Narrative
- Research Methods in Psychology – 2nd Canadian Edition (replaced with newer edition)
- Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities & Mental Illness
- Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation
- Teaching in a Digital Age – first edition (replaced with 2nd edition)
- The NGO Handbook
- Vital Sign Measurement from Across the Lifespan – 1st Canadian Edition (replaced with 2nd edition)
- Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan – 2nd Canadian Edition
OPEN EDUCATION IN ACTION
TRU Student Union
Working group
Research and presentations
- DeVries, I. (2013). Evaluating open education resources: Lessons learned. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 83(4), 56-60. doi: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.06.012
- DeVries, I.J. (2019). Open universities and open educational practices. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 20(4). https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v20i4.4215
- Earle, S. (2019). What students like and dislike about open textbooks. BCcampus Open Education Research Fellows Report.
- Harrison, M. (2021). Learners navigating open spaces. BCcampus News. https://bccampus.ca/2021/01/12/learners-navigating-open-spaces/
- Harrison, M., & Devries, I. (2019). Open educational practices advocacy: The instructional designer experience. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 45(3). https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt27881
- Maultsaid, D., & Harrison, M. (2023). Can Open Pedagogy Encourage Care? Student Perspectives . The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 24(3), 77–98. https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v24i3.6901
- Smith, B., Lee, L. (2017). Librarians and OER: Cultivating a community of practice to be mroe effective advocates. Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning, 11. doi: 10.1080/1533290X.2016.1226592
- Weller, M., Jordan, K., DeVries, I., & Rolfe, V. (2018). Mapping the open education landscape: citation network analysis of historical open and distance education research. Open Praxis, 10(2), 109-126. doi:10.5944/openpraxis.10.2.822
Blogs and news
- BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Natasha Ramroop Singh – February 20, 2024 (BCcampus News)
- Audiobooks as a sound learning aid for students – June 22, 2022 (TRU Newsroom)
- Time Investment Grant Used to Create New Psychology Resource – December 6, 2021 (BCcampus News)
- BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Christine Miller – July 27, 2021 (BCcampus News)
- BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Izabela Mazur – April 26, 2021 (BCcampus News)
- Open Gratitude – February 10, 2021 (BCcampus News)
- Announcing the Time Investment Grant Recipients – February 1, 2021 (BCcampus News)
- BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Brian Lamb – November 30, 2020 (BCcampus News)
- BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Michelle Harrison – July 21, 2020 (BCcampus News)
- A Pathway to Open for Science Programs in B.C. – July 7, 2020 (BCcampus News)
- TRU becomes 1st North American school to offer international credential transfers for open learning students – June 9, 2020 (Kamloops Now)
- (BCcampus News)
- Collaboration in the Interior opens new doors – April 28, 2020 (BCcampus News)
- Open education takes a stand at TRU – March 11, 2020 (The Omega)
- BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Brenda Smith – January 17, 2020
- Introducing the 2019/20 Open Education Advocacy and Research Fellows – September 18, 2019 (BCcampus News)
- What students like (and dislike) about open educational resources – March 12, 2019 (BCcampus)
- TRU makes textbooks free and available online – August 15, 2018 (TRU Newsroom)
- Zed Creds are zooming ahead in B.C. – March 6, 2018 (BCcampus News)
- Award for Excellence in Open Education: Irwin DeVries – November 7, 2017 (BCcampus)
- BCcampus is pleased to announce the 2017 Open Education Grant recipients – July 13, 2017 (BCcampus News)
BEYOND TRU
BCcampus Open Education
Advisory Board
- Michelle Harrison (2019-20)
Advocacy and Research Fellows
- Michelle Harrison (2019-20)
- Steve Earle (2018-19)
BCcampus Open Education
ABE ZTC Programs Advisory Group
- Izabela Mazur (2019-21)
Business ZTC Programs Advisory Group
- Brenda Smith (2019-21)
Open Homework Systems Advisory Group
- Michelle Harrison (2019-20)
STEM ZTC Programs Advisory Group
- Steve Earle (2019-21)
Trades Advisory Group
- Haileigh Shanks (2019-21)
- Paul Simpson (2019-21)
- Darren Watt (2019-21)
BCOEL Membership
- Brenda Smith
OERu
- Member of OERu, an international network of recognized partner institutions from five continents – providing top-quality tertiary courses to students everywhere.
Last update: Mar 19/24