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Digital Textbooks Topic Preferences
March 19, 2013 | Gerard McKiernan
Colleagues/

Since late November 2010, I have identified thousands of news items relating to Digital Textbooks.

I am greatly interested in learning of your interests and preferences with regard to topics as they relate to Digital Textbooks for future posting of news items on the _DT > Digital Textbooks_ blog (http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/).

Please Note > All responses are anonymous and will only be used to set posting priorities.

The candidate topics are:
  • Accessibility 
  • Bookstore roles 
  • Business models 
  • Copyright / intellectual property 
  • Cost / price issues 
  • Higher Ed initiatives 
  • K-12 initiatives 
  • National initiatives...
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eText Milestone
March 10, 2013 | Listserv Anonymous User
Message from ron@ahead.org

Are all these texts being provided in accessible forms?  It is my understanding that they are not.  When they are you can claim success.  Currently the majority of these texts are having to be retrofitted for accessibility, how are you being successful with a significant portion of your student past is routinely being excluded.  I applaud your efforts, but victory unless in totality is not victory.

 

Ron Stewart

 

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Fall 2013 E-Content Pilot
March 6, 2013 | Dana C. Voss
Colleagues,

Internet2 and EDUCAUSE announced the Fall 2013 E-Content Pilot last month. The pilot is the latest opportunity for the higher education community to explore, evaluate, and advance the transition from traditional media models to electronic platforms.  We’ve expanded earlier efforts to offer new packages with more publishers, tiers, and options—all provided under community-friendly terms with no long-term commitments or purchase agreements. 

The pilot prospectus includes an overview of the three pilot packages, the financial and contractual requirements, and notes on accessibility.  A link to the recording of our last e-Content informational webinar is in the prospectus.

The due date to submit the...
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_DT > Digital Textbooks_ > Recent Postings
March 5, 2013 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

> Digital Textbooks: Publishers and the Unrealized Promise


> eSchool News > Schools Confront Digital Textbook Challenges


eTextbooks vs. Textbooks: eTextbook Market Update Q4 2012

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_DT > Digital Textbooks_ > Recent Postings > January 5 2013
January 5, 2013 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

> “All Textbooks in the Library!” An Experiment with Library Reserves


> A/V Now Available > CCC Confer Open Textbooks Webinar > Open Textbooks Put Community College Instructors in Charge of Textbook Content and Cost > November 17 2010

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Non-U.S. Open (Access) Textbook Projects ?
December 30, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

I am greatly interested in learning of any/all *non-U.S.* based Open (Access) Textbook initiatives or projects.

I am interested in such at any / all educational contexts (K-12, Higher Education, etc.)

BTW: Over the past several weeks I have populated a number resources relating to Open (Access) Textbooks in my LibGuide _OATs: Open Access Textbooks_.

The _OATs_ Libguide "provides access to descriptions and links to known initiatives and organizations that support the development and promotion of Open Access textbooks, and to OA and low-cost e-books and textbook catalogs and databases, as well as relevant documents, multimedia, publications, and available social media links, among a variety of resources.

Access to...
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DT > Digital Textbooks_ > Recent Postings > December 19 2012
December 19, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues

FYI > _DT > Digital Textbooks_ > Recent Postings > December 19 2012

/Gerry 

> Adopting an Open Textbook in 4 Steps


> The Advocate Trainer > College Open Textbooks Community


> A/V...
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A/V Now Available > “Digital Textbooks: An Idea Whose Time Has Come” > University Library "Svetozar Marković", University of Belgrade, Serbia, September 21, 2012.
December 17, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

I am pleased to announce the availability of the video recording of my recent presentation at the library of the University of Belgrade, Serbia, earlier this Fall >

McKiernan, Gerry. “Digital Textbooks: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.” Presentation given at the University Library "Svetozar Marković", University of Belgrade, Serbia, September 21, 2012. 

The video and PPT are accessible via


BTW: There is also a discussion of MOOCs ..
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A Cover to Cover Solution: How Open Textbooks are the Path to Textbook Affordability
December 4, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
Colleagues/

A Cover to Cover Solution: How Open Textbooks are the Path to Textbook Affordability

/Gerry 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Recent developments have brought signs of relief from runaway costs.  In July of this year, provisions from the Higher Education Opportunity Act took effect, requiring publishers to disclose textbook prices to professors during the marketing process.  Increased awareness of cost will create an atmosphere where lower-cost options can gain traction.  Concurrently, several potential solutions have evolved in the textbooks marketplace.

College textbook prices have skyrocketed in recent years, threatening the affordability and accessibility of higher education in America.  The average student spends $900 on textbooks annually, which can be the tipping point between affording a...
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_DT > Digital Textbooks > New Postings > December 1 2012
December 1, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

_DT > Digital Textbooks_ > New Postings > December 1 2012

/Gerry 

> 7 Things You Should Know About Open Textbook Publishing 


> 'CCCOER Webinar: OER Research on Student Impact and Faculty Feedback' on College Open Textbooks Community! 

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ELI 2013 > E-Texts/E-Content Leadership Seminar > February 5-6 2013
November 28, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
Colleagues/

ELI 2013 > E-Texts/E-Content Leadership Seminar > February 5-6 2013

Details Available At 


/Gerry 

Gerry McKiernan
Associate Professor
and
Science and Technology Librarian
Iowa State University 
152 Parks Library
Ames IA 50011
  
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NEW iBook: The Coming ePublishing Revolution in Higher Education
November 28, 2012 | Frank Lowney
Hello everyone,

I'd like to announce my newest, interactive iBook entitled, "The Coming ePublishing Revolution in Higher Education."  Learn more about it on the iBookstore:



It's designed primarily to provoke thought and discussion.  I suspect that folks here will find it interesting.


...
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7 Things You Should Know About Open Textbook Publishing
November 25, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues 

FYI > 7 Things You Should Know About Open Textbook Publishing Abstract

The open educational resources model, including textbooks, has emerged as a response to rising text prices, a need for greater access to high-quality learning materials, the proliferation of e-reader devices, and a trend in publishing toward electronic media. Many contend that educational resources should be open and that instructional models increasingly depend on open content. Open textbooks can be offered by commercial publishers or found in open repositories. Open resources can promote active learning through student interaction with the text, particularly when they contribute to authorship. Although open textbooks face questions about the accuracy and reliability of their content, they allow higher education instructors to design...
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_DT > Digital Textbooks_ > Recent Postings > November 20 2012
November 20, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

A/V Available > Developing a Digital Textbook Strategy for Your Campus > February 8 2012


Directory of Open Access Books User Needs Report Released


MIT Tech Review > Free Textbooks Spell Disruption for College Publishers

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Open Access Textbooks (OATs) LibGuide Published
November 18, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

I am pleased to announce the publication of my Open Access Textbooks (OATs) LibGuide

The OATs Libguide provides access to descriptions and links to know initiatives and organizations that support the development and promotion of Open Access textbooks, and to OA and low-cost textbook catalogs and databases.

The guides includes the following tabs: 

Definitions
Initiatives and Organizations
Bookboon
Boundless
College Open Textbooks
Community English Texts (Internet Archive)
Connexions
Dynamic Textbook Project
E-Books Directory
Flat World Knowledge
FreeTechBooks.com
Open Course Library
Open Textbook...
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DOAB: Directory of Open Access Books
November 5, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Purpose of DOAB

The primary aim of DOAB is to increase discoverability of Open Access books. Academic publishers are invited to provide metadata of their Open Access books to DOAB.

Metadata will be harvestable in order to maximize dissemination, visibility and impact. Aggregators can integrate the records in their commercial services and libraries can integrate the directory into their online catalogues, helping scholars and students to discover the books. The directory will be open to all publishers who publish academic, peer reviewed books in Open Access and should contain as many books as possible, provided that these publications are in Open Access and meet academic standards.

Source and Directory Available Via

[ ...
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CourseSmart Launches Pilot With Iowa Community College Online Consortium
November 1, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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FYI > Yes > Iowa !

/Gerry

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CourseSmart®, a leading Educational Services Platform and the world's largest provider of digital course materials, today announced a new pilot program with the Iowa Community College Online Consortium (ICCOC) to integrate digital course materials within their Pearson eCollege Learning Management System (LMS). The pilot, which will be offered to more than 200 students across multiple disciplines, will be available on all seven of ICCOC's campuses during the Spring 2013 semester.

[snip]

Through CourseSmart's platform, ICCOC students will have access to textbooks and digital tools that will enhance their learning experience and...
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Open Access Textbooks > Slideshare Presentations > Part I-B
October 29, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleague/

A Treasure Trove Of Slideshare Presentations on Open Access Textbooks > Part I-B

/Gerry 

> OER Adopter Communities: The Sustainability Factor in Open


> Open Access Textbooks: Access, Scholarship and Community

http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/10/open-access-textbooks-access.html

> Open Textbook/OER Adoption Workshop: Introductory Session

...
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Open Access Textbooks > Slideshare Presentations > Part I-A
October 29, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

 

A Treasure Trove Of Slideshare Presentations on Open Access Textbooks > Part I-A

 

/Gerry

 

> The $5 Textbook

 

http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-5-textbook.html 

 

> Adopting Open Textbooks

 

...

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Open Textbook Adoption Presentations
October 27, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

Before There Was OATs: Open Access Textbooks


There Was ...

Adopting Open Textbooks


It's An Open Book: Adopting Open Textbooks

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CSG eTexts - Welcome
February 1, 2012 | Nik Osborne
Colleagues:

Welcome!

This as an open forum and please feel free to invite others as you see fit.  The conversation will benefit from the addition of faculty, librarians, administrators, and others as we all collectively shape the shift to digital.

I propose that we jump right into the conversation by focusing on one of the most recent developments seeking to shape the textbook industry at the moment: Apple's foray into the textbook industry and its value moving forward.

...
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Internet2/EDUCAUSE etext pilot invitation
March 26, 2012 | Nik Osborne
Colleagues:

See the below invitation for the etext/electronic textbooks pilot being offered by Internet2 and EDUCAUSE for Fall 2012.  

This is a great opportunity for institutions that are interested in developing an etext model for its students and faculty.

Nik Osborne
Indiana University

We invite your institution to participate in an innovative and important electronic-textbook pilot Internet2 and EDUCAUSE are undertaking for this fall. Institutions that participate in the pilot will be helping higher education collectively to demonstrate new etexts models.

In brief,
  • participating institutions pay a flat fee to Internet2,
  • students registered in specified classes or sections get access to electronic textbooks from at least one major publisher,
  • ...
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eText adoption - reply requested
October 22, 2012 | Martin Ringle
It would be nice to have a "pulse check" on how eTexts are faring this year:

Are you seeing an uptick in use of eTexts at your institution?  
If so, what areas of the curriculum seem to be in the forefront?   
If not, what do you see as the primary adoption barrier(s)?

Thanks!

Marty

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Martin Ringle, Chief Information Officer   
Reed College, Portland, OR 97202          
503-777-7254   email:   ringle@reed.edu                           
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********** Participation and...
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eText Rentals?
April 5, 2012 | Bradley Wheeler

I hope this post opens a discussion from multiple perspectives regarding the concept of an "eText rental."

 

Many years ago we had new textbooks, then used textbooks, then in more recent years textbook rentals.  As a physical book, a student had the book in her possession or not, but it she couldn't own it in the fall, sell it to another student, and both of them still own it in the spring.  

 

As eTexts began to take shape in recent years, there was a price for an eText and it had certain terms and restrictions.  I may very well be wrong, but I don't recall much use of the term "eText Rental" a year ago, and now we are starting to see it marketed more frequently as part of the journey from print to digital…but I'm not really sure why we want digital rentals?...

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eText Milestone
March 10, 2013 | Listserv Anonymous User
Message from ron@ahead.org

Are all these texts being provided in accessible forms?  It is my understanding that they are not.  When they are you can claim success.  Currently the majority of these texts are having to be retrofitted for accessibility, how are you being successful with a significant portion of your student past is routinely being excluded.  I applaud your efforts, but victory unless in totality is not victory.

 

Ron Stewart

 

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Reminder: ELI October focus session
September 12, 2012 | Malcolm Brown
Greetings, The ELI fall focus session is drawing nigh! Our dates are October 2 and 3. The topic is emerging technology and academic transformation. Some of our speakers and topics include: Six Essential Attributes to Create a Culture of Innovation (Alex Castellarnau, IDEO) Learning Organizations and You (David Wedaman, Brandeis; Colleen Wheeler, Wheaton) The Five Dimensions of Attaining Scale (Chris Dede, Harvard University) Simple Works: Why Technology Innovation Means More of Less (Kyle Bowen, Purdue University) Creating a Culture of Innovation (Jennifer Sparrow, Virginia Tech) A complete program listing is available at http://www.educause.edu/eli/events/eli-fall-focus-session If you have any questions about the program, please don’t hesitate to contact me. thanks M ---------- Join the ELI Community Forum:...
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Cost Per Reading Session
April 17, 2012 | Listserv Anonymous User
Message from jdominick@uncc.edu

Following up to the email I had a bit ago about the E-book research project that I did at Wake Forest University, I thought it might be interesting to share the following data.  It relates to rental in an interesting way.

As part of the study, I was able to track actual reading activity on the e-text over the course of a four semesters.  The texts were used in multiple semesters by a combination of instructors in a pedagogically diverse set of classes.

Text A - intro 'topics' book for a Freshman Seminar.   Cost:  $25.60 Read: 9.6 Times   Cost/Read: $2.67

Text B - intro Nutrition text and accompanying work book.   Cost $127.   Read 17.6 times, Cost/Read $7.37.

Text C - Anatomy book - upper level.   Cost: $136.   Read 5.9 times,  Cost/Read $22.96

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The Big Bookboon Textbook Survey > ~60% of Students Prefer Digital Textbooks
September 13, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

U.S. _and_ European student views !

/Gerry

September 11 2012

On the occasion of the start of the new semester we have asked close to 10.000 students about their opinion on digital vs. printed textbooks. Would you like to learn more about international students’ reading and learning habits? On the right you can see, for examples, the results from the US. Interested? Then take a look at the other results. And last but not least, thanks to all those who participated in our survey.

About the survey

Our textbook survey was conducted between the 1st of June and the 1st of September. During this time close to 10.000 students from countries such as the United...
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Pearson Joins IU eText Initiative
May 11, 2012 | Bradley Wheeler

Colleagues – Some more good news to wrap up the week.  We are very pleased to share that Pearson is now a partner in IU’s eText initiative.  –Brad

 

 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

IU expands eTexts initiative with Pearson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 10, 2012

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University and Pearson are working together to reduce the costs of digital textbooks for students on all IU campuses. IU's eTexts initiative enables faculty to optionally choose these digital textbooks and online exercises at reduced prices for students.

"IU has long used its scale to provide excellent software deals from Microsoft and Adobe, and the eTexts initiative extends that win-win approach to help reduce the costs of digital course materials for students," said Brad...

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A/V Now Available > “Digital Textbooks: An Idea Whose Time Has Come” > University Library "Svetozar Marković", University of Belgrade, Serbia, September 21, 2012.
December 17, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

I am pleased to announce the availability of the video recording of my recent presentation at the library of the University of Belgrade, Serbia, earlier this Fall >

McKiernan, Gerry. “Digital Textbooks: An Idea Whose Time Has Come.” Presentation given at the University Library "Svetozar Marković", University of Belgrade, Serbia, September 21, 2012. 

The video and PPT are accessible via


BTW: There is also a discussion of MOOCs ..
...
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FW: Why Amazon Can Take Away Your Digital Downloads
October 23, 2012 | Bradley Wheeler
Some of you may be tracking various media accounts of this story, and I am not aware that it has been independently confirmed as accurate. As an example, real or exaggerated, it points to what we know can happen when companies (a) rightfully act to real violations of their {constantly evolving} terms of service or (b) act on errant information and cause real harm such that individuals have no way to penetrate the customer support system. This is one of the reasons that IU wanted to move to business-to-business contracts with content and platform providers rather than business-to-student contracts. --Brad The original blog post that came to me with a richer account is at http://www.bekkelund.net/2012/10/22/outlawed-by-amazon-drm/ Why Amazon Can Take Away Your Digital Downloads by Leslie Meredith, Senior Writer Tech News...
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A/V Now Available Free Webinar > Managing the Print-to-Digital Transition > August 21 > 2 PM - 3PM (ET)
August 23, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

A/V Now Available > Free Webinar > Managing the Print-to-Digital Transition > August 21 > 2 PM - 3PM (ET)

/Gerry 

This event takes place on Tuesday, August 21, 2 to 3 p.m. ET. 

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission announced a blueprint to get all schools using digital textbooks in five years. While not mandated, the initiative encouraged schools to make the switch from print to digital materials based on estimated cost-savings and academic improvement—because print textbooks are expensive and digital content can be more personalized. But there are questions as to whether digital textbooks are actually cheaper, especially when factoring in the cost...
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eText meeting at EDUCAUSE
July 21, 2012 | Martin Ringle
My thanks to all who responded to my inquiry regarding a meeting of the eText Constituent Group at the upcoming EDUCAUSE annual conference. Unfortunately, there ere are too few people in the Group planning to attend EDCAUSE to justify scheduling a CG session. However, one of the CG co-leaders, Nik Osborne, will be doing an EDUCAUSE track session: The Shift to Digital ­New Models for Course Material Distribution, Wednesday, 7 November, from 2:30-3:20. We invite and encourage all eTEXT Constituent Group members who will be in Denver to attend this session. eText Constituent Group Co-Leaders Marty Ringle, Reed College Nik Osborne, Indiana University Michael Roy, Middlebury College ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
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A/V > Open Access Week > Open Educational Resources: Research, Opportunities, and Strategies / Plus
June 25, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
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Colleagues/

Recent posts to the _DT > Digital Textbooks_ blog with a focus on Open Educational Resources (OER) ...

/Gerry 

> Why Open Education Matters < Submitted by Flat World Knowledge


> Issues in OER: Panel Presentaions

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Course Ebook Survey, Spring 2012
June 10, 2012 | Listserv Anonymous User
Message from susan.bonser@gmail.com

I have attached the results of a survey i conducted at the conclusion of my Spring 2012 courses where I arranged a package of ebooks at a very good price to students in my four undergraduate classes. The first seven questions were multiple choice. perhaps more interesting were the following short answer questions that asked for their perception and comfort in reading and using ebooks. My conclusions in brief: price is a motivating factor and there is still a real discomfort with using ebooks on currently available screens (especially desktop computing workstations). Our books are not the "curl up in a comfy chair and read" type books. We use books at lab workstations as students do tutorials and reference them to complete assignments. In my opinion, the sit-up-straight computer work station is the next device that needs to be redesigned to make ebook useful in the classroom. I made iPads available to students in the classrom and,...
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Making The Move to Digital Textbooks / Plus
June 10, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
Colleagues/

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This Week In DT >>>

> Cost of Digital Textbook Access From A Student's Perspective


> College Students Boost Digital Adoption, According to CourseSmart Survey


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CT > Indiana University > How Nik Osborne Plans To Disrupt Class
May 3, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan
Colleagues/

Indiana University > How Nik Osborne Plans To Disrupt Class

The head of Indiana University's e-texts program lays out how his institution plans to "disrupt" the traditional textbook publishing model with the help of publishers themselves

Nik Osborne, leader of the Indiana University (IU) eTexts initiative and chief of staff for the Office of the Vice President for IT, could be considered an "old-timer" when it comes to the implementation of digital textbook programs. After all, his institution's implementation of e-texts has been going on since 2009.

Now five other universities will also be running pilots based on the model developed by IU through a program set up by Internet2's NET+ service. Participating universities in will get McGraw-Hill e-texts, the Courseload reader and annotation platform integrated with their...
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Attracting Involvement of the FCC, Education Department and Hi Ed
February 21, 2012 | Listserv Anonymous User
Message from vasquez@sbcc.edu

List, Sharing new information that came across the airwaves today. Laurie Vasquez Assistive Technology Specialist Santa Barbara City College __________________________ Etextbooks Attracting Involvement of the FCC, Education Department, and Higher Ed by Nancy K. Herther Posted On February 16, 2012 The focus on etextbooks continues as even the federal government makes major strides into taking the school textbook into the 21st century. Apple promised a *revolution* in its January press conference, and we seem to be in the middle of a revolution; however, Apple isn*t leading the charge this time. READ MORE - http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/...
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The ToC Perspective: A Call for a Unified E-book Market
February 15, 2012 | Gerard McKiernan

Colleagues/

 

Speaking of e-Book Formats ... 

 

/Gerry

 

Imagine buying a car that locks you into one brand of fuel. That new BMW only runs on BMW gas. There are plenty of BMW gas stations around, so convenience isn't an issue. But if a different brand of gas station offers a discount, a membership program, or some other marketing campaign, you can't participate. You're locked in with the BMW gas stations.

This could never happen in the real world, right? Consumers are too smart to buy into something like this. Or are they? After all, isn't that exactly what's happening in the e-book world? You buy a dedicated e-book reader like a Kindle or a Nook and you're locked in to that company's content. Part of this problem has to do with e-book formats (e.g., EPub or mobi) while another stems from publisher insistence on the use of digital rights management (DRM). Let's look at these issues individually....

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E-Texts and Interoperability
February 13, 2012 | Listserv Anonymous User
Message from pwitman@callutheran.edu

ETEXTS Digest - 9 Feb 2012 to 11 Feb 2012 (#2012-9)

Greetings –

 

I’m also new to this list, but one thing that stands out for me, beyond what’s already been discussed about availability of texts on various platforms, is the broader issue of interoperability. The Digital Textbook Playbook from the FCC (thanks for that link) has some broad descriptions of functionality to look for when selecting “a device”. And that *may* make sense in a K-12 environment, where the device is provided. But if a higher-ed environment, it seems that issues of pre-existing device ownership may make any semblance of a homogeneous environment unreasonable to hope for, if not impossible to achieve.

 

Assuming that’s true, then interoperability will be the name of...

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