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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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How an OER Rookie Dove Deep Into a Zero-Cost Textbook Degree Program

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Today, Anagnoson’s online course is embedded into a Water Systems Technology zero-cost textbook degree program, or Z-degree. College of the Canyons’ history with OER starts before Anagnonson’s dabble, however. The campus is home to several longtime advocates of open and free learning materials.

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E-Books and Online Libraries in Modern College Education

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As far back as history reaches, they played a vital role in helping students. Students no longer have to carry heavy backpacks full of stacks of printed textbooks. Accessibility and Convenience for Students No matter where they are, young learners worldwide find the same textbooks with a few clicks.

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LearnWith.AI Launches TeachTap, the first AI-powered learning app for AP exam prep and high school courses

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Cherlendy Louis, a student and TeachTap user in New York City, said, “Instead of getting bored and zoning out using textbooks, TeachTap makes topics so much more entertaining. History, World History, European History, U.S. TeachTap currently offers these 11 courses: Nine AP exam preparation courses: U.S

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University of Georgia Kicks Fresh Courseware Pilot Into Gear

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Open educational resources (OER) have saved students at the University of Georgia (UGA) nearly $2 million in textbook costs alone over the past three years. The free tool appears within the pages of OpenStax textbooks and is designed to enhance students’ long-term retention of course content. According to C.

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Use of Technology in the Classroom to Enhance Teaching and Learning

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Online databases, digital libraries, and educational apps provide students with a wealth of information beyond traditional textbooks. Technology also provides access to a vast array of information, expanding learning beyond traditional textbooks. Access to diverse resources is also enhanced by technology.

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Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning

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Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications bring subjects to life by immersing students in virtual environments or overlaying digital content onto the real world, enhancing understanding in subjects like science, history, and geography. Tablets offer portability and versatility in the classroom.