# October 2019 Cohort **URL:** https://forum.rebus.community/c/opc/october-2019-cohort/152.md [Latest](https://forum.rebus.community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.rebus.community/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.rebus.community/tags.md) --- ## [About the Cohort](https://forum.rebus.community/t/about-the-cohort/1805)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/about-the-cohort/1805 "2019-10-18T19:10:10Z")
The inaugural cohort of the Textbook Success Program features 8 open publishing projects from multiple institutions across Canada and the USA. :books: Take a look at the projects, teams, and participating institutions: … --- ## [CanLII Manual wins legal publishing award!](https://forum.rebus.community/t/canlii-manual-wins-legal-publishing-award/5059)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2021, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/canlii-manual-wins-legal-publishing-award/5059 "2021-06-01T15:31:34Z")
Hi @oct19-cohort — I hope you have all been keeping well and are having a good summer so far. I’m writing to share some very exciting news from @alazear about the “Manual to BC Civil Litigation.” As you all remember, thi… --- ## [Monthly Check-ins](https://forum.rebus.community/t/monthly-check-ins/2605)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/monthly-check-ins/2605 "2020-10-09T20:52:17Z")
@oct19-cohort, thanks to everyone who attended our first check-in today! It was fabulous to hear about the progress you’re all making on your projects. Since there were a few resources shared in the chat, I wanted to sta… --- ## [Final Evaluation: Oct. 19 Cohort](https://forum.rebus.community/t/final-evaluation-oct-19-cohort/4177)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/final-evaluation-oct-19-cohort/4177 "2020-09-30T20:30:16Z")
We’ll carve out time during our session on October 2nd to fill our this evaluation form. Loading… --- ## [Adding links to Resources section of Project page](https://forum.rebus.community/t/adding-links-to-resources-section-of-project-page/2050)
**Author:** [@mooredm](https://forum.rebus.community/u/mooredm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/adding-links-to-resources-section-of-project-page/2050 "2020-03-10T16:17:32Z")
hi- I am trying to save links in the Resources space on our project page however when I click save it does not appear in the resources section. --- ## [Software Update: Now easier to search for projects](https://forum.rebus.community/t/software-update-now-easier-to-search-for-projects/2980)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/software-update-now-easier-to-search-for-projects/2980 "2020-03-06T19:04:43Z")
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well. I’m looking forward to our check-in next week! In advance of the meeting, I wanted to share with you all some exciting news on the platform front. Our dev. team has been hard at … --- ## [Textbook Success Program Syllabus | October 2019 Cohort](https://forum.rebus.community/t/textbook-success-program-syllabus-october-2019-cohort/1807)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/textbook-success-program-syllabus-october-2019-cohort/1807 "2020-02-28T15:28:31Z")
Textbook Success Program Syllabus October 2019 Cohort When: Fridays, 1:00-2:30pm ET Where: Zoom, https://zoom.us/j/823176390 Facilitator: Apurva Ashok Program Description The Textbook Success Program is a professiona… --- ## [Logistics | October 2019 Cohort](https://forum.rebus.community/t/logistics-october-2019-cohort/1808)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/logistics-october-2019-cohort/1808 "2020-02-21T00:07:13Z")
This is where information about sessions, handouts, resources, and other logistics details related to sessions or check-ins will be posted. First Session Details Our first session will be on October 18th, from 1:00-3:0… --- ## [Session 12: Special Topics and Review](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-12-special-topics-and-review/2412)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 5:02am UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-12-special-topics-and-review/2412 "2020-02-05T05:02:29Z")
@oct19-cohort, our last session today is on select special topics! Join us at 1pm ET on Zoom (at our usual link). Here are the documents I’ve prepared for us to use: Handout: Special Topics and Review Slides: Special … --- ## [Post-Sessions Evaluation](https://forum.rebus.community/t/post-sessions-evaluation/2413)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/post-sessions-evaluation/2413 "2020-01-24T19:46:16Z")
We’ve wrapped up the first 12 sessions of the Textbook Success Program, and would love to hear what you thought of it. Since this is the first cohort to go through the program, we want your feedback to improve the experi… --- ## [Session 11: Post-release and Adoptions](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-11-post-release-and-adoptions/2396)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-11-post-release-and-adoptions/2396 "2020-01-17T20:34:05Z")
@oct19-cohort Tomorrow, at 1pm ET on Zoom (at our usual link), we’ll dive into what we think of as the ongoing life of an OER following the initial release. We’ll cover adoptions, maintenance, improvements, and adaptatio… --- ## [Conferences/events to share our open publishing projects & ideas!](https://forum.rebus.community/t/conferences-events-to-share-our-open-publishing-projects-ideas/2403)
**Author:** [@alazear](https://forum.rebus.community/u/alazear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/conferences-events-to-share-our-open-publishing-projects-ideas/2403 "2020-01-21T15:05:06Z")
Hi all, Wondering if anyone knows of any good conferences or events that would welcome discussion on our open publishing projects. Also, how do you stay informed of these events? List serves, word of mouth, online direc… --- ## [Session 10: Formatting and Release Preparation](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-10-formatting-and-release-preparation/2377)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-10-formatting-and-release-preparation/2377 "2020-01-15T16:43:03Z")
@oct19-cohort, today’s session at 1pm ET on Zoom (at our usual link) is on Formatting and Release Preparation. We’ll discuss all the final things to keep in mind before you’re ready to release your OER. Take a look at t… --- ## [Session 9: Review and Feedback](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-9-review-and-feedback/2353)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-9-review-and-feedback/2353 "2020-01-14T21:55:06Z")
Happy new year @oct19-cohort! :partying\_face: I hope you’ve all had a good holiday/break and are reenergized to work on your projects. We’re back tomorrow at 1pm ET on Zoom (at our usual call link)for our session on rev… --- ## [Session 8: Editing](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-8-editing/2277)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-8-editing/2277 "2019-12-20T19:26:47Z")
@oct19-cohort, I hope you can join tomorrow at 1pm ET on Zoom (at our usual call link ) for our last session of 2019 on Editing! Take a look at the slides and handouts we’ll be referencing: Handout: Editing Slides: Ed… --- ## [Session 7: Content Creation and Working with Authors](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-7-content-creation-and-working-with-authors/2240)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-7-content-creation-and-working-with-authors/2240 "2019-12-18T16:56:40Z")
@oct19-cohort, we’re getting near the end of our sessions for the year – only a few more left. Tomorrow, we’ll meet at 1pm ET on Zoom (at our usual call link) to talk about content creation and working with authors. Tak… --- ## [Session 6: Accessibility and Inclusive Design](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-6-accessibility-and-inclusive-design/2159)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-6-accessibility-and-inclusive-design/2159 "2019-12-10T22:31:42Z")
@oct19-cohort, hope you’ve all had a good break (at least one from our sessions if nothing else)! We’re back tomorrow at 1pm ET to talk about Accessibility and Inclusive Design. As per usual, the slides and handouts be… --- ## [Memorandum of Understanding](https://forum.rebus.community/t/memorandum-of-understanding/1806)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/memorandum-of-understanding/1806 "2019-12-06T18:09:49Z")
The Rebus Community Textbook Success Program comprises a series of 12 weekly sessions followed by 9 monthly check-ins, undertaken as a cohort of 8-12 projects. Each cohort must read and agree to the following conditions … --- ## [Session 5: Recruiting and Managing Contributors](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-5-recruiting-and-managing-contributors/2035)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-5-recruiting-and-managing-contributors/2035 "2019-11-22T21:30:27Z")
Hi team, as promised on today’s session, I wanted to share the slides and handouts for our next session on team building part 2. We’ll go into the recruitment, onboarding, and a little more on managing and engaging team … --- ## [All about licenses](https://forum.rebus.community/t/all-about-licenses/2063)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/all-about-licenses/2063 "2019-11-22T16:05:13Z")
Early on in the program, we noted that we don’t have a full session dedicated to licenses. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of you in the @oct19-cohort who are still starting to think about what license would be best fo… --- ## [Session 4: Team Building](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-4-team-building/2031)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-4-team-building/2031 "2019-11-21T19:38:04Z")
@oct19-cohort, tomorrow at 1pm ET, we’re taking a look at team building and things like organizing teams, roles and responsibilities, and more. Looking forward to seeing you all at our usual Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j… --- ## [Session 3: Marketing and Communications](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-3-marketing-and-communications/1999)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-3-marketing-and-communications/1999 "2019-11-12T15:20:18Z")
Hi @oct19-cohort - hope you are all having a good week! We’re meeting tomorrow 1pm ET at our usual Zoom link (https://zoom.us/j/823176390) to chat about Marketing and Communications. Here’s what you can hold on to when … --- ## [Session 2: Framing your project & project scope](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-2-framing-your-project-project-scope/1921)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-2-framing-your-project-project-scope/1921 "2019-11-11T17:02:24Z")
Our second session today is about project scoping, and below are some documents you can refer to: Handout: Framing your project & project scope Slides: Framing your project & project scope As per usual, these document… --- ## [Project Homepages](https://forum.rebus.community/t/project-homepages/2004)
**Author:** [@alexisclifton](https://forum.rebus.community/u/alexisclifton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/project-homepages/2004 "2019-11-08T20:34:20Z")
Hi all, I’m in :sparkling\_heart: with the Project Homepage feature - check out the one I just made here. https://www1.rebus.community/#/project/9e7098d3-80f1-41c8-9e8b-c3d8333793bb I know it’s a new feature and still h… --- ## [Session 1: Introductions](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-1-introductions/1920)
**Author:** [@apurva](https://forum.rebus.community/u/apurva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.rebus.community/t/session-1-introductions/1920 "2019-10-25T13:31:06Z")
Our first session on Oct. 18 was on Introductions, and below I’ve included the slides and handouts accompanying this topic: Handout: Introductions Slides: Introductions Our hope is that you will find this informatio…