Open Educational Resources, or OER, are defined as materials offered freely and openly for educators, students, and self-learners to use and reuse for teaching, learning, and research. OER includes content, software tools, and implementation resources. The worldwide OER movement is based on the fundamental human right to pursue a high-quality…
Change is hard. We create routines and habits that naturally resist change. We shop at the same grocery store, buy the same brand of clothes, and eat the same meals. We can be especially hesitant to make changes in our instructional routines. As we gaze over the ever-evolving educational landscape,…
How do you prepare students for success? Many factors exist within the academic ecosystem that influence how our students learn and grow. One of them is making sure they have access to the right course materials at the right time, and delivered through the right platforms. School leaders recognize this…
An iBook is an eBook, but not all eBooks are iBooks. Have you ever heard someone say, "A Jacuzzi is a hot tub, but not all hot tubs are Jacuzzi's"? The relationship between an eBook and an iBook works the same. So, what is the difference? eBook is short for…
Many adults view reading a good book by the pool as a relaxing retreat; while students perfect their cannonball splash or reach their social media quota for the day. Summer reading projects and class assignments are usually the last things on the “Summer Must-Do” list. As a textbook provider, the eTechCampus…
Whether your affiliation is with a public or private school, most likely any student you see is carrying around a pretty heavy load of textbooks in their backpack… still. So, why is this the case when digital textbooks have been accessible for over five years now? The use of digital textbooks in school…