Digital reading devices like e-readers and tablets are becoming more prevalent in higher education. This presentation discusses strategies for implementing e-books and digital reading at connected campuses. It covers the history of e-books and digital literacy, challenges with traditional textbooks, benefits of e-readers for students, and considerations for a digital evolution in education including open educational resources and customizable e-textbooks. The presentation concludes by encouraging attendees to conduct a needs assessment and pilot new technologies to move education in a positive direction.

1. iPad, Nooks & E-Readers:iPad, Nooks & E-Readers:
Digital Strategies for aDigital Strategies for a
Connected CampsConnected Camps
Higher Ed Hero WebinarHigher Ed Hero Webinar
November 3, 2010November 3, 2010
Laura PasquiniLaura Pasquini

2. Author’s DedicationAuthor’s Dedication
This Webinar is dedicated to the digital future
of learning and our student population.

3. ForwardForward
Are you an e-book reader?
Yes
No
I would like to be

4. AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
What types of e-books do you read
the most?
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Reference
Other

5. Read This FirstRead This First
HOW do you read your e-books?
On the computer
E-Reader
Smartphone/Mobile
Tablet
Other

6. Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Evolutions of Digital Literacy
Student Impact in Higher Education
E-Readers & E-Books
Strategies for Implementation
Accessibility & Application on Campus
Thinking Forward

7. Chapter 1: Traditional BooksChapter 1: Traditional Books
Photo c/o lockhaven on Flickr

8. How Do You Use Textbooks?How Do You Use Textbooks?
Limited in-class time to cover material
Compliment the lecture topic
Provide academic rigor for course
Prepare students for career
Excellent learning resources
Other

9. Textbook PurchasingTextbook Purchasing
How are learning materials and textbooks purchased
at your campus?

10. Textbooks: Facts vs. RhetoricTextbooks: Facts vs. Rhetoric
Publishers lead in higher education for new
teaching technologies & solutions
Textbooks account for a fraction of total
educational costs
Textbooks prices increased 1.6 % between 1999-
2004
Publishers provide information on new editions,
products & prices
Association of American Publishers, 2006

11. Textbooks: Facts vs. RhetoricTextbooks: Facts vs. Rhetoric
Publishers offer an incredible number of options
in all price ranges
Integrated textbooks & materials purchased
together costs less
Instructors want students to succeed by having
the latest information & materials
Association of American Publishers, 2006

12. Chapter 2: Textbook EvolutionChapter 2: Textbook Evolution

13. The History of e-BooksThe History of e-Books
HistoryofScience.com

14. The History of e-BooksThe History of e-Books
HistoryofScience.com

15. The History of e-BooksThe History of e-Books
HistoryofScience.com

16. Book Publishing 2010Book Publishing 2010
"The Association of American Publishers (AAP) has today released its annual estimate of total
book sales in the United States. The report, which uses data from the Bureau of the Census as well
as sales data from 86 publishers inclusive of all major book publishing media market holders,
estimates that U.S. publishers had net sales of $23.9 billion in 2009, down from $24.3 billion in
2008, representing a 1.8% decrease. In the last 7 years the industry had a compound annual growth
rate of 1.1%.“ ~April 7, 2010
"Audio book sales for 2009 totaled $192 million, down 12.9% on the prior year. E-books overtook
audio books in 2009 with sales reaching $313 million in 2009, up 176.6%"
"The US book publishing industry consists of about 2,600 companies with combined annual
revenue of about $27 billion. Major companies include John Wiley & Sons, McGraw-Hill, Pearson,
and Scholastic, as well as publishing units of large media companies such as HarperCollins (owned
by News Corp); Random House (owned by Bertelsmann); and Simon & Schuster (owned by CBS).
The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 80 percent of revenue.
AAP Report, 2009

17. Supply & DemandSupply & Demand
150, 000 NEW books are published in the US every year
Major trade publishers & university presses publish 40, 000
Book demand driven
Demographics
Economic Cycles
Product Development & Marketing
Types of Publications

18. How the Bookshelf is ChangingHow the Bookshelf is Changing
Portable
Accessible
Inexpensive
Easy to share
Convenient
Relevant (?)

19. Chapter 3: Electronic BooksChapter 3: Electronic Books
Photo c/o Tonie on Flickr

20. Why eReaders?Why eReaders?
Via Slate

21. Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Social Networking Added to Reading Electronic
Books ~June 12, 2010
E-Books Outsell Physical Books at Amazon.com
~July 19, 2010
1st
Traditional Humanities Journal to Try
“Open” Peer Review ~July 26, 2010
HistoryofScience.com

23. Latest HappeningsLatest Happenings
129, 864, 880 Different Books in the World, says
Google ~August 5, 2010
eBook Edition Released Prior to Hardcover
Edition ~September 8, 2010
HistoryofScience.com

24. The eReader ContendersThe eReader Contenders
Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle & iPad

25. Popular eReadersPopular eReaders
Kindle http://kindle.amazon.com/
Sony E-Reader http://bit.ly/U8Nq7
iPad http://www.apple.com/ipad/
Nook (from B & N) http://bit.ly/3a8PDo
Kno http://www.kno.com/

26. The New Way To ReadThe New Way To Read

27. Chapter 4: Review The NeedsChapter 4: Review The Needs

28. Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment
1. Conduct a Needs
Assessment
2. Submit Recommendations
3. Implement
4. Evaluate & Review

29. Selecting Learning MaterialSelecting Learning Material
Language
Information Culture
Learners’ Viewpoint
Accessibility
Effectiveness
CurriculumPhoto c/o jisc_infonet on
Flickr

30. Chapter 5: Student ImpactChapter 5: Student Impact

31. E-Books & Our StudentsE-Books & Our Students
Are students ready for E-Books & E-
Readers?
Assess the digital literacy on your
campus

32. The E-Book & E-Reader EffectThe E-Book & E-Reader Effect
Inexpensive
Quick adoption
Vivid examples
New Curriculum
E-literacy Issues
Trends in Higher Ed
Photo c/o ANVRecife on Flickr

33. E-Books & E-Readers Are…E-Books & E-Readers Are…

34. To Increase Student EngagementTo Increase Student Engagement
Encourage open collaboration
Ask more from each student
Use technology to customize resources
Maintain high quality learning curriculum
Connect students to authentic experiences
Continue to search, evolve & learn

35. Online & Digital LearningOnline & Digital Learning

36. Questions to Think About…Questions to Think About…
How do students best learn with digital materials?
How do E-Books shape curriculum?
Are E-Books truly more accessible?
What is the learning curve for this new medium?
How will we measure success/failure of E-Books?

37. Chapter 5: Evolving EducationChapter 5: Evolving Education
Photo c/o
© Am‫نــ‬a on Flickr

38. The New Textbook ExperienceThe New Textbook Experience

39. Educational RemixEducational Remix
The open education movement
introduces large quantities of formal
education resources into the pool of
content that can be mashed up and
remixed for learners.
Networks have evolved to the point
where learners are no longer bound by
space or time, which allows learners
to direct and choose their personal
learning environment objectives.
There is now a “mashup of learning”
medium to best support content
knowledge and skill acquisition for
learners. http://solr.bccampus.ca/wiki/index.php/Mashing

40. The Networked InstructorThe Networked Instructor
The Networked Teacher c/o courosa on Flickr
Social Learning
Networking
Connected
Engaged
Sharing
Mentoring

41. Customize TextbooksCustomize Textbooks
Free
Affordable
Open
Customizable
http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/
Browse the Flatworld Knowledge Catalog:
http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/catalog

42. eTextbook PublisherseTextbook Publishers
CourseSmart http://instructors.coursesmart.com/
McGraw-Hill Digital Products
http://mpss.mhhe.com/products.php
Others:
http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/epublishers.html

43. Chapter 6: On the HorizonChapter 6: On the Horizon

44. Changes to ConsiderChanges to Consider
Evolution of digital literacy
Shared educational resources
Multi-dimensional & dynamic course content
New methods for instruction
Customizing education & learning

45. ConclusionConclusion
“There is nothing wrong
with change, if it is in the
right direction.” ~Winston
Churchill

46. Epilogue: Things To ConsiderEpilogue: Things To Consider
What is the learning concern?
Can technology solve it?
What resources are currently on campus?
How will you conduct a needs assessment?
When will you pilot this technology?
Where will you go for help/support?

47. Questions?Questions?

48. Also By This AuthorAlso By This Author
Thanks!
Happy e-Reading!
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49. Appendix: ResourcesAppendix: Resources
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