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How a University Took on the Textbook Industry

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Perched in lime green desk chairs, dozens of employees of OpenStax work here to transform physics, calculus and psychology materials into digital textbooks that students can study at no cost. First, OpenStax came for textbooks. OpenStax textbooks are display in a room named for the author of one the nonprofit's economics books. /

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Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread

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Math should be an exciting space to be in, one that’s connected to experiences outside of the textbook or classroom. Utilizing digital learning tools to help improve and support meaningful student participation in math discussions is a key way to bridge this gap. Bridge mathematical learning to a world beyond the classroom.

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IXL and Fayette County Public Schools Partner to Boost Academic Achievement and Personalize Learning for All Students

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As part of the collaboration, the state’s second-largest K-12 school system will now use IXL’s award-winning platform district-wide to boost academic achievement in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. IXL is an immersive learning tool that helps students master content at school, on-the-go and at home.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

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It can also act as a study companion, generating practice questions, summarizing key points from e-textbooks and webpages, and much more. Additionally, students can use ChatGPT to learn new languages, receive personalized tutoring, and explore new subjects at their own pace.

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A critical shift in digital instruction in 2025

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More than three-quarters (77 percent) of teachers who relied on curriculum outside of textbooks created their own materials in 2023, and that pattern is likely to continue. In fact, there was a 56 percent drop in teachers who turned to commercial products for non-textbook instruction in 202223 versus 202122.

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Every College Wants To Help Students Succeed. One Is Making Them Courseware Co-Creators.

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The equity gap is pernicious and growing,” says Stephen Burke, dean of Arts and Humanities for the college, which serves about 6,800 students and is located about 30 miles north of New York City. “In Stephen Burke (left), dean of Arts and Humanities at Rockland Community College.

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