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BCcampus Open Collection
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
What it is
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 platforms. Search by subject or B.C. institution course code to find textbooks, lesson plans, syllabi, assessments, rubrics, discussion topics, activities, and projects. The materials are openly licensed, so users can edit, add, remix, remove, and share content to fit their needs. The collection reviews materials for quality, accessibility, and inclusivity, and identifies resources that meet BCcampus accessibility criteria. Textbooks must include an editable file and PDF, meet accessibility criteria, and be usable in a Canadian classroom as-is. 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, subject to vetting before it is posted. Downloads include PDF, EPUB, and Microsoft Word formats. BCcampus notes that some school district devices and networks have access issues; if switching to a personal network does not solve the problem, users can contact the team.
For and against
For
- Materials are openly licensed and free to use and share.
- Users can edit, remix, or remove content.
- Search includes subject and B.C. course code.
- Downloads include PDF, EPUB, and Microsoft Word.
Against
- Some school district devices or networks may have access issues.
- Textbooks must meet specific file and accessibility criteria.
The verdict
BCcampus Open Collection offers adaptable courses and teaching materials without a listed charge. Educators should check individual materials' accessibility indicators and textbook requirements when selecting resources.
Who it suits
The collection is for educators in B.C. and elsewhere seeking teaching materials they can use or adapt. It may also help instructors looking for resources searchable by subject or B.C. institution course code.
Plans and prices
B.C. Open Collection
Materials are open to the public · Free to use, customize, and share
Read 2 Oct 2026 · collection.bccampus.ca
On the record
- Accessibility
- The collection says materials are evaluated for accessibility and inclusivity, and indicates which materials meet BCcampus accessibility criteria.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Contributions
- Anyone can suggest an open educational resource for consideration, and resources are vetted against BCcampus accessibility and quality requirements before posting.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Course review
- Courses are reviewed by an instructional designer using a framework that includes First Peoples Principles of Learning, Universal Design for Learning, accessibility, and representation.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can edit, add, remix, or remove content from materials to suit their needs.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Known access issue
- BCcampus reports that some school district devices and networks have access issues and advises contacting them if switching to a personal network does not resolve the problem.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- All materials in the collection are openly licensed and free to use, customize, and share.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Materials
- The collection includes textbooks, lesson plans, course syllabi, assessments, rubrics, discussion topics, activities, and projects.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Quality review
- Collection materials are evaluated for quality before publication, and the homepage says materials are created by subject-matter experts and reviewed by instructional designers.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Search
- Users can find materials by subject and search by B.C. institution course code.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The site states that it is protected by reCAPTCHA and that Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact the Open Education team by email and access accessibility, adaptation, adoption, and self-publishing guides.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Textbook criteria
- Textbooks must include an editable file and a PDF, meet BCcampus accessibility criteria, and be usable in a Canadian classroom as is.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- What it is
- The B.C. Open Collection is a curated selection of open educational resources, including courses and textbooks.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- Educators in B.C. and beyond can use its resources in classrooms, institutional learning management systems, and other teaching and learning platforms.collection.bccampus.ca · read 2 Oct 2026
