1. Erin Walker Learning Technology Consultant mserind@bellsouth.net 21 st Century Teaching and Learning: eTexts

2. Lifelong love of teaching and learning Child with disability Passionate belief in the power of technology My Personal Why

3. Cost Accessibility Mobility Adaptation Personalization Current State of the Union

7. 57% of students use smart phones (Source: Hack College) 82% of students with smart phones use it for school-related tasks

8. Millennials and Technology in 21st Century

9. Personalized learning experience Teachable moments Right content delivered to the student at the right time Differentiated instruction Imagine what’s possible….

10. Knowledge is power! How do we get there?

11. What is an eBook? Noun- text that is in a form that computer can store or display on a computer screen Key features: Multiple formats (PDF, Flash, HTML, etc.) Downloadable vs. not Open source vs. subscription based Mirrors printed text content and formatting Accessible on mobile devices The Basics: Lesson #1

15. Use Cases Intended to be used as core learning tool – just like printed text (insert notes, bookmarks, bookshelf, use of images/videos, etc.) Create integrated learning experience Encourage students to actually read material The Basics: Lesson #2

18. eBooks vs. printed texts ~50% cost savings Dynamic content, same if not better quality Accessibility Mobility New era of eTexts and mobile devices likely to increase student preference The Basics: Lesson #3

19. Fact or Fiction? The Basics: Review eTexts do not save students money

20. Fact or Fiction? The Basics: Review eTexts are designed to be used as core learning resources

21. Fact or Fiction? The Basics: Review I can redefine my course experience by incorporating eTexts into my learning plan

22. Standards-based learning blended with reading material Assign reading content specific to each students’ remediation areas Easy access to tracked student learning data mapped to accreditation standards Provide notes, comments, highlights, key content to know globally to all students View the content your students consider to be important And more….. Redefine what’s possible in your course…..

23. Learn more about several leading open-source and subscription-based eReader platforms Understand how eTexts can improve the student learning experience and student outcomes Become resident expert on eTexts basics Be able to facilitate on-campus eTexts training Partner with faculty to optimize improve student outcomes and teaching efficacy And more…… Upcoming eTexts Professional Development course

24. Q&A Erin Walker Learning Technology Consultant mserind@bellsouth.net