Why Digital-First for Textbooks?
Music and movies are examples of intellectual property that have moved to a digital distribution model. 15 years ago, many of us rented or purchased our movies
Inclusive Access
What is Equitable Access
Equitable Access is the evolution of Inclusive Access. Equitable Access (EA) differs from Inclusive Access (IA) in that it is a campus-wide model. In Equitable
What are Open Educational Resources?
In light of my recent article reflecting on Dr. David Wiley’s blog post, I thought discussing OER would be the most logical next article on what I consider the main
The Future of OER
Two days ago, one of Open Educational Resource’s leading pioneers did an abrupt about face. Dr. David Wiley, one of the most respected voices in Open
Course Materials News 09/01/2022
There were some recent developments in course materials that I wanted to share some thoughts on. The first was the National Association of College Stores
What is Inclusive Access?
In the simplest terms, Inclusive Access is a course material acquisitions model that provides students with their required course materials on or before the first
Why is Inclusive Access Important?
Why is Inclusive Access important? To answer this question, I will quote the great American Polymath, Lester Frank Ward, “the thing that is rare is opportunity,
What Are Inclusive/Equitable Access Opponents Missing?
As a researcher, I believe the more voices in the course materials space the better. Regardless of which course materials intervention you support, you must