On 7 February 2023, Creative Commons will host a panel discussion on 3D scanning, preservation, access and revitalization of cultural heritage. As 3D technologies advance and cultural heritage institutions around the world seek better ways to enable people to engage with their collections, we also see cultural artifacts threatened by global climate change, armed conflict, and economic instability. At CC, we see building the “3D” commons in this complex moment as an essential activity in enabling a brighter future for all and solving the world’s most pressing challenges. How can 3D technologies and practices support what we call better sharing: sharing that is contextual, inclusive, just, equitable, reciprocal, and sustainable?

With experts, we’ll explore the many considerations around 3D scanning as it relates to cultural heritage preservation, revitalization, access and better sharing, as well as the impact on the public domain. Panelists will address:

• the importance of open access to scans of cultural artifacts
• the legal issues that can challenge access to 3D scans
• policy implications of open licensing 3D scans
• cultural and equity considerations around the origins of objects scanned
• how museums, artists and organizations put 3D scanning and sharing into practice

CC’s Director of Learning and Training, Jennryn Wetzler, will moderate an expert panel with:

• Michael Weinberg, Executive Director, Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy, NYU School of Law
• Jonas Heide Smith, Head of Digital at SMK, The National Gallery of Denmark
• Cosmo Wenman, Open Access Advocate and 3D Design and Fabrication Consultant
• Teresa Nobre, Legal Director, COMMUNIA
• Thomas Flynn, Cultural Heritage Lead, Sketchfab

As UNESCO’s Memory of the World program enters its fourth decade, questions at the intersection of preservation, access, copyright and new technologies are now more topical than ever. Join us to hear from experts and participate in the conversation!

Date: 7 February 2023
Time: 3:30–5:00pm UTC [see the time in your timezone]

Register now >

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The Creative Commons Open Education Platform community welcomes you to our Lightning Talks, or seven-minute presentations on specific updates or stories in open education.

Kicking off our Lightning Talks series for 2023, presenters will highlight: open educational resources (OER) as tools for social justice, work/life balance, climate change and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Presenters will also focus on particular platforms, such as LibreTexts and Curationist, which provide technical advancements for open education. Learn more about the presentations below. 

Join us via Zoom at 4:00 PM UTC on 2 February 2023, ready to learn. Determine the meeting time in your local time zone. 

 

Reimagining Open Education as Social Justice

• Speakers: 
  • Ravon Ruffin, Educational Programs Manager at MHz Foundation. Ruffin is also CEO and co-founder of the creative studio and arts incubator Brown Art Ink. 
  • Amanda Figueroa, Community Director at MHz Foundation. Figueroa is also the co-founder of Brown Art Ink.
• Summary: This session will be an overview and exploration of the Curationist platform, a digital open access tool for publishing materials found in the Creative Commons and public domain. This tool brings together arts and culture communities to find, share, collaborate, and reimagine cultural narratives. Curationist is a response to the urgent call for decolonial methodologies within curation, education, and art, and will exist as a vital resource within openGLAM, OER, and Indigenous data sovereignty.

LibreTexts 101: Building the Textbook of the Future

• Speaker: Delmar Larsen, Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, and Founder and Director of the LibreTexts project.
• Summary: Larsen will provide a topical overview of the LibreVerse – the suite of tools and technologies to advance the building and usage of OER textbooks, assessments, and other activities. The overview will include a discussion of the Libraries, ADAPT homework system, jupyter, Commons&Conductor, SOLO, bots and more. The key approach to the LibreVerse is to build and use technology to advance specific goals and avoid its limitations. Hence, a multi-goals effort like LibreTexts requires a multi-technology platform – the LibreVerse.

Using Machine Translation Algorithms to Effectively generate Non-English language OER Textbooks

• Speaker: Delmar Larsen, Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis, and Founder and Director of the LibreTexts project.
• Summary: Larsen’s presentation will outline recent efforts of leveraging the centralized corpus of OER textbooks hosted on the LibreTexts platform toward a greater global impact. Larson will also discuss the implementation and impact of two approaches in building non-English language OER textbooks via modern machine translation algorithms. Key to these approaches is recognizing that while modern machine translation algorithms have developed significantly over the past few years, and they are still 90-95% perfect, their implementation makes them far more useful to students than the alternative human implemented translation effort at 100% implemented at a limited scale and with significant costs.

Integration of Values and Ethics in OER for Climate Change and the SDG’s

• Speaker: Dr Suma Parahakaran, head of the Faculty of Education at Manipal Globalnxt University in Malaysia, and serves as a Visiting Professor at the American University of Sovereign Nations. She was also part of the task force for training teachers to integrate Values and Ethics into the Curriculum content for the UNHABITAT water education project. 
• Summary: This presentation will highlight options for collaborative OER for learning communities. 

OER as a Social Justice tool, the case of digital accessibility

• Speaker: Nicolas Simon, Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work at Eastern Connecticut State University. 
• Summary: By being cost-free, Open Educational Resources (OER) are electronically available for all students. The economic inclusion of all learners is the first step toward social justice. Another step is to use OER, which are specifically digitally accessible to include all types of learners. By using OER, we educators can promote and teach about digital accessibility. Then we can invite our students to use digital accessibility in the creation of new OER. In this sense, OER are good opportunities to advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and social justice.

Get the Balance Right: Using Mindfulness OER for Intentional Work and Life Practices

• Speaker: Dr. Carolyn Stevenson is currently a full-time faculty member and faculty advisor for Purdue University Global, School of General Education, Department of Professional Studies, with over 23 years teaching and administrative experience in higher education at both the undergraduate and graduate level. She completed her Ed.D. from Roosevelt University, M.B.A. from Kaplan University, M.A. in Communications from Governor’s State University and B.A. in English from Northern Illinois University.
• Summary: This session will discuss using mindfulness OER to foster a health work/life balance. The session will also provide participants with resources and will include a brief meditation exercise.

 

Join us via Zoom at 4:00 PM UTC on 2 February 2023, ready to learn. Determine the meeting time in your local time zone. 

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As part of #20CC, last year we joined forces with Fine Acts to spark a global dialogue on what better sharing looks like in action. Our #BetterSharing collection of illustrations was the result — we gathered insights from 12 prominent open advocates around the world and tasked 12 renowned artists who embrace openness with transforming these perspectives into captivating visual pieces available under a CC license.

Each month throughout 2023, we will be spotlighting a different CC-licensed illustration from the collection on our social media headers and the CC blog. For January, we’re excited to showcase “Open Palms, Not Clutching Fists” by illustrator and visual artist, Burcu Köleli. The piece, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, was inspired by a quote from Maria Popova, founder and editor of The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings): 

“Never forget that an open palm is a greater platform of power than a clutching fist.” 

Meet the artist:

Burcu Köleli is a passionate intersectional environmentalist and feminist. Her work, which includes digital illustrations and gouache paintings, is driven by activism, human relationships, and daily life. Believing in the power of art to create change, Burcu uses her talents to communicate social and environmental issues. She aims to create inclusive artwork that celebrates nature and women, while spreading joy.

Follow Burcu on Instagram: @burcukoleli
Follow Burcu on Twitter: @burcukoleli

 

The full #BetterSharing collection is available on TheGreats.co to be enjoyed, used and adapted, and then shared again, by anyone, forever. View the full collection >>

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La Cumbre Global de Creative Commons volverá a ser un evento presencial este 2023, y esta vez se llevará a cabo en una de las ciudades más imponentes y llenas de cultura del mundo: ¡la Ciudad de México! Del 3 al 6 de octubre de 2023, nos reuniremos en el Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México para compartir abiertamente ideas y contribuir en la creación de un futuro más brillante para el movimiento de intercambio abierto (open sharing movement). Este maravilloso evento se logrará en colaboración con Creative Commons México y esperamos que puedas asistir a lo que será una experiencia inolvidable.

La Cumbre Mundial de Creative Commons no podría llegar en un mejor momento: nunca antes los bienes comunes de interés público habían sido más importantes, más grandes y mayormente esenciales para resolver los principales desafíos mundiales  y ayudarnos a las personas  a llevar vidas más gratificantes y significativas. El tema de la Cumbre se alinea con nuestra estrategia de 5 años, “Compartir mejor para un futuro más brillante” (Better Sharing, Brighter Future), estamos muy entusiasmados de explorar un intercambio contextual, inclusivo, justo, equitativo, recíproco y sostenible en una de las principales ciudades de América Latina. El programa de la Cumbre Mundial de Creative Commons incluirá conferencias magistrales, paneles, sesiones comunitarias, talleres, trabajo en red, arte y música. 

Los 6 temas de la cumbre serán:

• Ciencia/Clima: abogar por cómo la investigación abierta y los datos juegan un papel fundamental para abordar los desafíos globales.
• Educación: destacaremos el trabajo de quienes crean oportunidades y abogan por un acceso más equitativo a los recursos educativos.
• Cultura: discutiremos cómo la preservación, el acceso, el intercambio, el uso y la reutilización de la cultura son ingredientes esenciales de sociedades prósperas y resilientes.
• Periodismo: abordaremos los desafíos críticos que enfrentan los periodistas, creadores de contenido y narradores; además exploraremos cómo los bienes comunes abiertos pueden fortalecer el ecosistema de los medios.
• Mejor internet (Web3, Datos, IA, Política): explorando cómo podemos trabajar todas las personas juntas para lograr un “mejor Internet” y lo que eso significa en el mundo actual de tecnología emergente y un ecosistema de Internet que cambia rápidamente.
• Arte y tecnología emergente: abordaremos problemas actuales que afectan a las y los artistas y personas creadoras a nivel mundial, y exploraremos oportunidades en la sección transversal de creatividad, acceso abierto y tecnología.

La Ciudad de México aparte de ser una de las 10 ciudades más grandes del mundo,es una gran mezcla de culturas donde puedes encontrar un equilibrio perfecto entre tradición y modernidad. La Cumbre será la oportunidad perfecta para explorar sus hermosas calles, historia y arquitectura además de variada e incomparable gastronomía mientras aprendes de las personas expertas en el ramo de la tecnología, te relacionas con otros profesionales y contribuyes al Movimiento abierto (Open Sharing Movement).

CC reconoce que el idioma puede ser una barrera para la conexión y la comunicación en nuestra comunidad global. Para la Cumbre Global 2023, CC publicará comunicados importantes tanto en inglés como en español, y estamos investigando cómo apoyar mejor tanto en inglés como en español en el programa de la Cumbre. 

¿Le gustaría a tu organización formar parte del futuro de la creatividad y la colaboración digital? ¡Únete a nosotros como patrocinador en la Cumbre Global Creative Commons 2023 en la Ciudad de México! Estamos buscando patrocinadores para hacer posible este evento intercultural y apoyar nuestro trabajo en Creative Commons. Además, tu patrocinio apoyará el Programa de Becas, que permitirá la expansión de oportunidades de representación globales durante la cumbre y dentro del Movimiento Abierto (Open Sharing Movement) ¿Interesado? Comuníquese con Kat Drew al correo: kat@creativecommons.org para explorar oportunidades de patrocinio.

Para tener una mejor idea de lo que se puede esperar de la Cumbre Global CC en la página de nuestra última cumbre en persona en Portugal 2019: blog y presentaciones.

 

Agenda del 3 al 6 de Octubre en tus calendarios y suscríbete a nuestra lista de correo electronico, síguenos en las redes sociales (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn y Twitter) o únete a CC en Slack para mantenerte al día sobre información, becas, el comité de organización y sugerencias de propuestas para la cumbre. ¡Estamos felices de verte en la Ciudad de México para una experiencia inolvidable!

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We are thrilled to announce that the Creative Commons Global Summit will return to an in-person event in 2023, and this time we are heading to one of the most vibrant and culturally rich cities in the world — Mexico City! During 3-6 October 2023, we will be gathering at the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco to unite, share ideas, and create a brighter future for open sharing. We are thrilled to be organizing the event in collaboration with CC Mexico, and hope you will be able to join in what will be an unforgettable experience.

This opportunity to gather together couldn’t come at a better time: Never before has the public interest commons been richer, larger, or more essential to solving the world’s biggest challenges and helping us all lead rewarding and meaningful lives. The theme of the Summit aligns with our 5-year strategy, Better Sharing, Brighter Future, and we’re excited to explore sharing that is contextual, inclusive, just, equitable, reciprocal, and sustainable in one of Latin America’s major cities. The program will be filled with keynotes, panels, community sessions, workshops, networking, art, and music. The 6 Summit tracks will include:

• Science/Climate: Advocating for how open research and data play critical roles in addressing global challenges.
• Education: Highlighting the work of those creating opportunity and advocating for more equitable access to educational resources.
• Culture: Examining how preservation, access, sharing, use and reuse of culture are essential ingredients of thriving and resilient societies.
• Journalism: Addressing the critical challenges that journalists, content creators and storytellers face, and exploring how the open commons can strengthen the media ecosystem.
• Better Internet (Web3, Data, AI, Policy): Exploring how we can all work together to achieve a “better internet” and what that means in today’s world of emerging technology and a rapidly changing internet ecosystem.
• Arts & Emerging Technologies: Addressing timely issues impacting artists and creators globally, and exploring opportunities at the cross-section of creativity, Open Access, and technology.

As one of the 10 largest cities in the world, Mexico City is a vibrant, never-ending mix of cultures, where you can find a perfect balance between tradition and modernity. The Summit will be the perfect opportunity to explore the city’s vibrant streets, rich history, and delicious food, while also learning from experts in the field, network with other professionals, and contribute to the open movement.

CC recognizes that language can be a barrier to connection and communication in our global community. For the 2023 CC Global Summit, we will be publishing major communications in both English and Spanish, and we are investigating how to best support both English and Spanish in the Summit program.

Does your organization want to shape the future of digital creativity and collaboration? Join us as a sponsor at the 2023 CC Global Summit in Mexico City! We are finalizing sponsors to help make this cross-cultural event possible and support our work at Creative Commons. In addition, your sponsorship will support the Scholarship Fund, which will enable wider community representation at the Summit within open knowledge spaces. Interested? Reach out to Kat Drew at kat@creativecommons.org to explore sponsorship opportunities.

Get a taste of what to expect at the CC Global Summit by revisiting our last in-person summit in Portugal 2019. Check out the wrap-up blog post and watch all seven keynotes.

 

Mark 3–6 October in your calendars and subscribe to our mailing list, follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter), or join CC on Slack to stay up to date on Summit registration, scholarship, program committee, and call for proposals. We can’t wait to see you in Mexico City for an unforgettable experience!

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