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Why leave traditional textbooks?
1. No textbook fits exactly and it’s all or nothing - though this
is changing…
2. Students complain
- about high prices - an average two-year college student
spends nearly 75% of what they spend on tuition on
textbooks
- if only a few chapters are used in the course
- when sent to different places for readings and materials
3. Textbooks are bundled with [too] many re$ources, labs
etc.
4. Print textbooks don’t have the advantages of eTextbooks
– but commercial eTextbooks are not open](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/opentextfortyca2010-101103224337-phpapp01/85/Adopting-Open-Textbooks-3-320.jpg)
![3
Why leave traditional textbooks?
1. No textbook fits exactly and it’s all or nothing - though this
is changing…
2. Students complain
- about high prices - an average two-year college student
spends nearly 75% of what they spend on tuition on
textbooks
- if only a few chapters are used in the course
- when sent to different places for readings and materials
3. Textbooks are bundled with [too] many re$ources, labs
etc.
4. Print textbooks don’t have the advantages of eTextbooks
– but commercial eTextbooks are not open](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/opentextfortyca2010-101103224337-phpapp01/75/Adopting-Open-Textbooks-3-2048.jpg)
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Adopting Open Textbooks
The document discusses the adoption of open textbooks, which are freely available, easily customizable educational resources that cater to diverse learning styles and needs. It emphasizes the advantages of open textbooks over traditional and commercial etextbooks, including lower costs for students and the ability to modify content. Additionally, it outlines the process for identifying, evaluating, and adopting open textbooks, as well as training opportunities for educators.
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- 1. ADOPTING OPEN TEXTBOOKS KenRonkowitz Passaic County Community College, NJ
- 2. Adopting Open Textbooks Opentextbooks are openly-licensed textbooks offered free online by authors. The open license sets them apart from traditional textbooks by allowing users to read online, download, and print. They are also editable so instructors can customize content, cross-platform compatible and work with adaptive technology. This session looks at the how to identify, evaluate, and adopt Open Textbooks, and training opportunities for those wanting to adopt open resources, do peer reviews or open their own writing.
- 3. 3 Why leave traditionaltextbooks? 1. No textbook fits exactly and it’s all or nothing - though this is changing… 2. Students complain - about high prices - an average two-year college student spends nearly 75% of what they spend on tuition on textbooks - if only a few chapters are used in the course - when sent to different places for readings and materials 3. Textbooks are bundled with [too] many re$ources, labs etc. 4. Print textbooks don’t have the advantages of eTextbooks – but commercial eTextbooks are not open
- 5. 5 An open textbookis… Modifiable by the instructor Digital, Modular Adaptable Low cost to the students Usually free for those with computers and internet access Printable for “free” or for a small fee (print centers etc.) Sometimes available in bound copies for $10-$40 Labeled for reuse Flickr MrKCools
- 6. 6 An open textbookhas been… Changed by the creators from Copyright All Rights Reserved to Copyleft Some Rights Reserved under an open license e.g., Creative Commons License From the Creative Commons store
- 7. 7 Some Open TextbookMyths 1. Creators never receive monetary compensation for open textbooks. 2. Written by anonymous amateurs or crowd- sourced. 3. Derivative versions damage the author’s reputation. 4. Lower quality 5. Out-of-date (expired copyrights, public domain) 6. Publishers and bookstores are enemies of open textbooks. (Okay, partially true…) 7. Open Textbooks and eBooks are the same thing
- 8. Open Textbooks versuse- Textbooks E-texts (publisher online textbooks): 1. Have restrictive licenses (e.g. no modifications) 2. Still costly 3. Accessible for a limited time period (semester) 4. Usually have restrictions on the amount of material students can print Open Textbooks: 1. Can usually be modified/customized 2. Can be viewed/read for no cost online 3. Are permanently available in a repository or as a download 4. Can be fully printed for a low cost
- 9. 9 Some Benefits ofOpen Textbooks 1. Higher efficiency in the use/reuse/remixing of modules 2. More adaptable to learning styles, cultures, geographies, devices… 3. Use only content is needed: saves paper, toner, and weight – may also avoid some confusion for students 4. More feedback from teachers and students to the creators (authors, illustrators, publishers, editors...) for global textbook improvement 5. Free for those with computers or readers and Internet access & lower cost for printed and bound versions 6. Students can better afford more classes & other books or materials 9
- 10. Two Community College Organizations Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources (CCCOER) 97 colleges join to give 2-year schools a big voice in open textbooks and more Community College Open Textbooks Collaborative A group of 12 organizations (FHDA, FDLC, CNX…) funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to increase the demand and supply of open textbooks their websites 10
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- 13. The Process 3Steps creative commons licensed by larry&flo 2007
- 14. Starting Out NOT hereBut HERE 14
- 15. 1 Identifying Titles 15 Fullreviews are also available with comments and ratings for each chapter
- 16. Search Criteria Subject Student Learning Objectives Course titles, descriptions Level Format Material type (Quiz, reading, etc.) Author or expert
- 17. Develop Selection Criteria Your discipline may already have selection criteria How do these criteria differ from those created for printed textbooks? Use standardized criteria Based on discipline requirements and best practices Modify existing criteria For modules, e-books, and other formats Use available reviews
- 18. Possible Selection Criteria Accuracy Appropriateness Accessibility Authority Content Cultural relevance Currency Easily customizable Flexible format Modularity Pedagogical style Peer reviewed Portability Reading level Usable interface Error-free
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- 20. Check Peer Reviews On http://collegeopentextbooks.org, there are reviews linked to titles have been submitted by educators and professionals in the field. "They are the opinions of the individual authors and do not represent an endorsement of any textbook by the Community College Open Textbook Collaborative" The Outline of American Literature, newly revised, traces the paths of American narrative, fiction, poetry and drama as they move from pre-colonial times into the present, through such literary movements as romanticism, realism and experimentation. Online and as PDF
- 21. 21 Make Contact With Stakeholders Curriculum Committee, Department, Dean or other group that approves textbook adoptions IT - restrictions on requiring computer/internet access? Department colleagues, adjuncts, TAs College bookstore College library / Media center Print Shop Students (soft launch?) Others? 21
- 22. Online version Download to print oroffer as file Buy hard copy Online View
- 23. Sample Chapter Navigate table of contents Keyterms link to definition
- 24. Digital Repositories Asystem to store and manage a variety of digital resources where the content is: created once stored once used or repurposed multiple times Facilitates discovery of resources Users can link to OR download resources Users can add resources
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- 26. Evaluating Titles Planthe class Choose the parts of the textbook that fit Add other open resources or additional textbooks 26 26 Flickr wockerjabby
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- 28. 3 Adopt andUse 28 Choose the parts of the textbook that fit your course, rather than letting the textbook drive curriculum design and syllabus. 28
- 29. 29 3 Adoption Paths Soft Launch Use for readings and homework only Use only in classroom Use in the Learning Management System Use for remediation (prior level textbook) Use for lifelong learning, dual enrollment, K-20 initiatives, grants… 29 From Flickr ronk53
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- 31. Join In CollegeOpen Textbooks Community http://collegeopentextbooks.ning.com OpenTextbook AdvocateTrainers Learning Stream for College Campus OER Promoters http://opentextbookadvocatetrainers.ning.com
- 32. Ken Ronkowitz isthe Director of the Writing Initiative at PCCC and an Advocate/Trainer as part of the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources oerconsortium.org Open Textbook Adoption Presentation available at http://www.slideshare.net/ronko4
- 33. For more informationand updates http://pccc.libguides.com/etextbook s 33
Editor's Notes
- #18 ? Your ideas? What’s different about online materials? Accessible? How to bridge the digital divide? Mobile?