BCcampus Open Collection is a free web collection of open educational resources, including courses and textbooks. Educators can use its materials in classrooms, institutional learning management systems, and other teaching and learning platforms. Search options include subject and B.C. institution course code, and the collection includes lesson plans, syllabi, assessments, rubrics, discussion topics, activities, and projects as well as textbooks. All materials are openly licensed, so users can edit, add, remix, remove, and share content. Collection resources are reviewed for quality, accessibility, and inclusivity, with indications of which meet BCcampus accessibility criteria. Textbooks must include an editable file and PDF, meet accessibility criteria, and be suitable for use as-is in a Canadian classroom. Courses receive instructional design review that considers First Peoples Principles of Learning, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and representation. Anyone can suggest a resource for consideration; it is vetted before posting. Downloads are offered in PDF, EPUB, and Microsoft Word formats. BCcampus also provides email support and guides for accessibility, adaptation, adoption, and self-publishing. Some school district devices or networks may have access issues.
Who it is for
It suits educators in B.C. and elsewhere who want openly licensed teaching resources they can adapt for classrooms, learning systems, or other teaching platforms. Contributors can also suggest resources for review.
What is good
- Free to use, customize, and share.
- Search by subject or B.C. institution course code.
- Materials include textbooks, assessments, activities, and projects.
- Downloads include PDF, EPUB, and Microsoft Word.
- Reviewed for quality, accessibility, and inclusivity.
What to know first
- Some school district devices or networks may have access issues.
- No free trial is listed.
Verdict
BCcampus Open Collection brings adaptable educational materials together with search, review, and download options. Educators should note the possible access problems on some school district networks.
BCcampus Open Collection plans and pricing
All plansCompared on open educational resource platforms
- Free plan
- Yes
- Remix and adaptation
- Yes
- Publishing workflow
- Yes
- Download formats
- PDF, EPUB, Microsoft Word
- Content review
- Yes
