As strong advocates for open education, we’re always looking to learn more about how we can work to increase the use of open educational resources (OERs) in Manitoba and across the country. To help us increase our knowledge of OER trends in Canada and gather new ideas on how we can support students and faculty in the open education movement, … Read More
Read Article >Manitoba Post-Secondary News Roundup
Congratulations to all the graduates celebrating their convocation. With all the excitement of graduation, we’ve got a roundup of the news happening across Manitoba post-secondary institutions. Feeling really behind on the news? Check out April’s Manitoba post-secondary news roundup here. Parkland’s first net-zero energy home opens its doors Carpentry students under faculty supervision from Assiniboine Community College have completed work … Read More
Read Article >How Open Educational Resources fit within the future of education
When you think about the future of education, what does it look like? As open education advocates, we at Campus Manitoba envision a future where education is accessible to all, thanks in part to open educational resources (OERs). OERs are free and fully adaptable online resources that help make education more affordable and accessible for all students – be sure … Read More
Read Article >Manitoba Post-Secondary News Roundup
Another year of classes and exams have come to an end. Spring is in the air and the excitement of summer is just around the corner. Here is April’s roundup, featuring news and events from Campus Manitoba and post-secondary institutions in Manitoba. RRC becomes province’s first post-secondary to offer credit for Armed Forces experience Thanks to a new partnership at … Read More
Read Article >How OERs can help adult learners
From visual learners to auditory learners, different students learn better from varying styles – but did you know that age can be a key factor in how a student learns best as well? Due to the wealth of experiences they bring with them to class, adult learners often have very different needs and requirements from a course than their younger … Read More
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