Rebus Community’s newest projects are focused on translation and localization, and are led by the Catholic University of Valparaíso, Chile. They are the first launched in our new platform, Rebus Projects! Take a look at the projects on the platform, or keep reading to learn more. The Rebus Community is excited to announce its firstKeep reading “A Rebus First (and Second): Two New Spanish/English Translation Projects!”
Category: open textbook projects
Introducing Rebus Projects: A Custom Project Management Tool for Open Textbook Creators
We are very excited to unveil Rebus Projects, new web-based software that we think will be a better way to manage open textbook/OER publishing projects, and gather and organize contributors and collaborators. The platform is currently in beta (meaning it’s still in development! And there will be bugs!), and your feedback will be critical toKeep reading “Introducing Rebus Projects: A Custom Project Management Tool for Open Textbook Creators”
Rebus Community Projects: Beta Invitation
If you’re interested in using the Rebus Community collaboration software for your Open Textbook or OER project, now’s your chance! Fill out our application form to register your project. On May 16, we will launch the Rebus Community Projects platform – a custom-built project management tool for collaboration on Open Educational Resources (OER) publishing projectsKeep reading “Rebus Community Projects: Beta Invitation”
New OT project: Northern & Indigenous Health and Healthcare
Rebus is pleased to announce a new open textbook project on Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare to be launched in August 2018. This textbook is organized and edited by Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot and the University of the Arctic Thematic Network on Northern Nursing Education. The provision of northern health care entails many unique challenges andKeep reading “New OT project: Northern & Indigenous Health and Healthcare”
Contribute a chapter or section to the History of Applied Science and Technology open textbook
We are seeking chapter contributions (7,000-9,000 words) and section contributions (roughly 1,000 words) on a range of topics for the first volume of the History of Applied Science and Technology open textbook, led by Danielle Skjelver (UMUC). Authors should have experience teaching first-year history courses, as the text is aimed at first-year undergraduate students. We are currently lookingKeep reading “Contribute a chapter or section to the History of Applied Science and Technology open textbook”
Call for Chapter Contributions on Metaphysics, Behaviorism, and Materialism
We are seeking chapter contributions of 2,000-3,000 words (8-10 pages double-spaced) on a range of topics within metaphysics and philosophy of mind for the Introduction to Philosophy open textbook, edited by Christina Hendricks (UBC). We encourage interest and contributions from members of underrepresented groups within the philosophical community. Philosophy of Mind We are looking for one orKeep reading “Call for Chapter Contributions on Metaphysics, Behaviorism, and Materialism”
Tim Robbins Presents Open Anthology of American Literature at MLA Convention
The Open Anthology of Earlier American Literature continues to grow and evolve. Robin DeRosa, professor at Plymouth State University, and her students, who were looking for a cost-savings anthology for their classroom, started the project. Now, with support from the Rebus Community, the book is under the wing of a new lead editor, Timothy Robbins,Keep reading “Tim Robbins Presents Open Anthology of American Literature at MLA Convention”
Literature Reviews For Education & Nursing Graduate Students: Available for Adoption!
Written by Linda Frederiksen and Sue F. Phelps, Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing Graduate Students teaches students how to prepare better literature reviews that are vital to their research. Read the book for free on the web, or download it in other formats from the book’s homepage! Literature Reviews for Education and Nursing GraduateKeep reading “Literature Reviews For Education & Nursing Graduate Students: Available for Adoption!”
8 Things We Learned About Making Open Textbooks from Making Media Innovation & Entrepreneurship
When Rebus Community agreed to support the JMC Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship open textbook back in January of 2017, we had no idea the impact the project would have on our knowledge of the processes involved in open publishing. Michelle Ferrier of Ohio University and Liz Mays, who is Rebus’ marketing manager and also anKeep reading “8 Things We Learned About Making Open Textbooks from Making Media Innovation & Entrepreneurship”
Financial Strategy for Public Managers: Now Available!
Financial Strategy for Public Managers by Sharon Kioko and Justin Marlowe is the first Rebus-supported open textbook project to be officially released, and is now available for adoption and use in classrooms! This book offers a thorough, applied, and concise introduction to the essential financial concepts and analytical tools that today’s effective public servants needKeep reading “Financial Strategy for Public Managers: Now Available!”