ITS Instructional Services, Information Technology Services

What if bulging student backpacks were replaced by a single tablet device? What if students got feedback and encouragement from an algorithm? What if your next textbook wasn’t a textbook at all but a blend of digital content from many sources? If current trends in textbook publishing continue, these possibilities may become the new reality.
Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting an event to discuss awareness and issues surrounding the growing use of eTextbooks and the emerging uses of digital course content on the University of Iowa campus.
“Uncharted Waters: Piloting Etextbooks and the Challenges of Digital Course Content Adoption” will be held Thursday, May 1, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in 2520D University Capitol Centre, and will include a 30-minute presentation and 30-minute panel discussion covering findings from an ongoing series of pilots and topics, including:
To learn more, visit the website and register.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, contact Megan Mathews in advance at 319-335-6141 or at megan-mathews@uiowa.edu