Call for content authors and facilitators – Spring 2025  

MB Hub looking for authors for three learning resources 

About this opportunity  

Manitoba Flexible Learning Hub (MB Hub) is launching a new series of learning resources for Manitoba instructors focused on digital capabilities and online pedagogy topics for instructors teaching in flexible learning environments.  

As the first part of this series, we are looking for Manitoba post-secondary instructors to author three upcoming resources on the following topics: 

• • Digital collaboration: Cultivating communication and collaboration routines in flexible learning environments, including Indigenous perspectives 
  • Designing flexible learning environment courses through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) lens 
  • Adapting the OER book “Pulling Together: A Guide for Teachers and Instructors” published by BCcampus for the Manitoba context 

MB Hub will support content authors, providing access to related resources (including decolonial supporting practices) and an instructional designer to help with learning module or learning resource pack development. 

About current learning resources

Note: If they meet the learning resource requirements, repurposing partial or whole existing Open Educational Resource (OER) materials for learning resource packs (OER books or toolkits) and self-paced learning module is welcome. 

1. Digital collaboration: Cultivating communication and collaboration routines in flexible learning environments, including Indigenous perspectives  

Format 

Self-paced learning module and an online webinar 

Role 

Author and facilitator 

Tentative learning module development dates 

Mid-June to early-November 2025 

Tentative workshop or seminar date 

Late-November 2025 

Content 

Required: This learning module will include decolonized approaches and Indigenous perspectives on collaborations and communication styles within communication modes.  

Other topics in this learning module may include:  

• • Selecting modes of digital communication right for your course, noting which modes exclude or favour specific groups.  
  • Designing the instructor-student communication routine and how to model best practices for students.  
  • Strategies to create a collaborative online course culture with consideration for synchronous and asynchronous courses such as:  
  • Write a compelling discussion prompt for asynchronous discussion   
  • How to design a community-building activity  
  • Considerations when designing group work in flexible learning environments 
  • Collaboration practices both student-student and instructor-student for flexible learning environments. 

Deliverables and compensation  

The deliverables for this self-paced learning module and an online webinar are: 

• • Self-paced online learning module with a duration of 30 to 90 minutes completion time. 
    • 50 hours for learning module development, planning and debriefing meetings, conversion of learning module materials into a shareable open educational learning module 
  • Facilitate one or more, online webinar(s) of 60-90 minutes adapted from learning module materials. 
    • Workshop development, pilot delivery and facilitation, planning and debriefing meetings 
  • Total compensation for content author and workshop facilitation is $1900. 

2. Designing flexible learning environment courses through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) lens 

Format 

Self-paced learning module and an online webinar 

Role 

Author and facilitator 

Tentative learning module development dates 

Late-June to mid-November 2025 

Tentative workshop or seminar date 

Mid-February 2026 

Content 

Required: The learning module discusses how incorporating UDL moves toward a more decolonized approach in flexible learning environment courses and includes assessment techniques which support Indigenous students. 

Other topics in this learning module may include:  

• • Overview of the UDL framework 3.0 and its applications to postsecondary flexible learning environments.  
  • Introduction to UDL principles and their relevance in postsecondary. 
  • Benefits of UDL for diverse learners in flexible learning settings. 
  • Designing accessible learning module materials in a flexible learning environment and UDL. 
  • Reimagining online assessment through UDL lens. 
  • Strategies for designing assessments that accommodate diverse learning styles. 
  • Examples of UDL-aligned assessment methods and tools. 
  • Best practices for ensuring learners’ agency in flexible learning design. 

Deliverables and compensation  

The deliverables for this self-paced learning module and an online webinar are: 

• • Self-paced online learning module with a duration of 30 to 90 minutes completion time. 
    • 50 hours for learning module development, planning and debriefing meetings, conversion of learning module materials into a shareable open educational learning module 
  • Facilitate one or more, online webinar(s) of 60-90 minutes adapted from learning module materials. 
    • Workshop development, pilot delivery and facilitation, planning and debriefing meetings 
  • Total compensation for content author and workshop facilitation is $1900. 
    

• 3. Adapting the OER book “Pulling Together: A Guide for Teachers and Instructors” published by BCcampus 

  Format 

  OER book and an online webinar 

  Role 

  Author and facilitator 

  Tentative learning module development dates 

  Mid-June to mid-September 2025 

  Tentative workshop or seminar date 

  Mid-October 2025 

  Content 

  The adaptation of “Pulling Together: A Guide for Teachers and Instructors” will provide Manitoba context for instructors at Manitoba post-secondary institutions. Content changes may include (but are not limited to) updating data, links, and quotes while incorporating Manitoba contexts, such as provincial policies, resources, treaties, and Indigenous Nations. 

  Deliverables and compensation 

  The deliverables for this OER and an online webinar are: 

  • • Adapted and localized OER book. 
      • 40 hours for review, content development, planning and debriefing meetings, localization of materials into OER book 
    • Facilitate one or more webinar(s) 60-90 minutes adapted from OER. 
      • Workshop development, pilot delivery and facilitation, planning and debriefing meetings 
    • Total compensation for content author and workshop facilitation is $1612 

  Important: Indigenous candidates will be given preference for this project. Applicants must self-declare on their cover letter or resume that they are Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). 

• Application process

  How to apply 

  Please submit your application to info@mbhub.ca and include:  

  • • Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV). The preferred file format is PDF. 
    • A cover letter briefly explains which learning module or resource you would like to develop or adapt and why you are interested in the project. 
    • In the subject line, please note “Call for authors MBHUB052025 –” followed by your preferred first and family names. 

  Reminder: For Indigenous applicants, please self-declare on your cover letter or resume that you are Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). 

  Application deadline 

  Applications for this round are due on April 30, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. 

  Additional application information 

  The Manitoba Flexible Learning Hub is housed in the University of Manitoba, and its hiring practices follow the University of Manitoba guidelines and practices. 

  The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University of Manitoba and the larger community, including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).   

  If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please get in touch with UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note that this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. 

  Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act” (Manitoba). Please note that a resume or CV will be provided to participating members of the search process. 

• About of series 

  Purpose 

  Provide introductory and intermediate learning opportunities to MB Hub partners’ instructors as a shared creative commons resource. 

  The MB Hub recognizes it has an ongoing and active role in decolonizing the post-secondary education system. We acknowledge that the resources we create or promote must include education for instructors on integrating Indigenous teaching methods and Indigenous Knowledges into flexible learning environment courses and classrooms as part of our role in answering the Calls to Action and supporting Reconciliation.

  The learning opportunities should: 

  • • Inform and improve instructors’ digital capabilities and pedagogical approaches in flexible learning environments.  
    • Provide resources and practical strategies that respect and address the needs of diverse learners at post-secondary institutions in Manitoba.  
    • Provide guidance on integrating Indigenous teaching methods into flexible learning environment courses and classrooms. 

  With MB Hub context, flexible learning environments include synchronous, asynchronous, self-paced, synchronous dual mode courses (with both in-person and online individual attendance), hybrid or blended courses (with a combination of in-person and online attendance for each student) and distributed learning courses (with in-person and online attendance from classrooms or groups). 

  Target audience  

  Our target audience are instructors at MB Hub partners who teach in flexible learning environments. They will work at one or more partner institutions, including colleges, polytechs, and universities. This audience is diverse and dynamic, with a high staff rate of change, as many flexible environment teaching positions are term roles. Some instructors will:  

  • • Come with vast subject matter expertise, but with limited teaching and pedagogical knowledge, or 
    • Be experienced in face-to-face instruction with narrow digital technology skills or online pedagogy knowledge, or 
    • Be experienced, in flexible learning instructors looking to improve and refine their skills. 

  Instructors will take self-paced learning modules in their institutions’ Learning Management system (LMS) and engage with learning resource packs (adapted OERs, toolkits or similar) on the MB Hub website and OpenED Manitoba when appropriate.