VitalSource is the leading
#edtech
solutions provider helping partners create and distribute affordable, accessible, & impactful learning experiences worldwide.
We have joined leading publishers to offer free access to an expansive catalog of etexts to students at semester-calendar institutions who have been impacted by recent campus closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more:
VitalSource Helps is now available in Canada! Students and instructors at 2 and 4-year non-profit semester calendar institutions in Canada impacted by campus closures can now access an expansive catalog of etexts at no charge. Read more:
#VitalSourceHelps
Congratulations to our sales superstars! Thanks for all your hard work with improving learning outcomes and affordability across the globe.
#vitalsourceconference2018
If your campus has been closed due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for free access to etexts. Find out if your school is eligible through
#VitalSourceHelps
in the links below:
US-
Canada-
Ireland and the UK-
A study released today by
@Blackboard
and
@UMBC
suggests engagement with digital learning tools can help predict outcomes and inform interventions for at-risk students
“Student centered data also means data accessible and meaningful to the student to empower their own agency, as well as the institution.” - Louis Soares, ACE.
Great conversation at
#IHELeadershipSeries
focused on the evolving use of data in higher ed.
Valuable insight from our own Leann de Leon about the value of
#accessible
learning materials and the freedom accessibility affords
#students
. Read the blog here:
We’re excited to announce that we’re collaborating with McGraw-Hill Education to make course material more affordable for college students! Find out more here:
VitalSource and leading publishers expanded free access to etexts to higher education students in Canada, Ireland, and the UK to assist students and institutions affected by COVID-19.
For Ireland and UK
For Canada
We had an exciting day at
#LearningImpact23
today, where our team was recognized with two prestigious awards. Thank you
@LearningImpact
for honoring us with The Power Learner Potential Award and the 1EdTech Learning Impact Silver Medal alongside our partners at the
@isubookstore
.
We are grateful for the support of all the publishers, partners, institutions, and instructors who have helped bring
#VitalSourceHelps
to students. We are inspired to see that learning continues to happen in this unprecedented time!
Jared Pearlman and Ryan Petersen are presenting their annual data-driven analysis of the state of the course materials industry today at
#ICBA
. Great insights from our Verba leaders.
“Working with
@Blackboard
and VitalSource, we have been able to see which students aren’t engaging with the etexts and can then help them by intervening.” - Jack Seuss,
@UMBC
#IHELeadershipSeries
From papyrus rolls in Ancient Greece to today's interactive eBooks, the way we consume content sure has changed over the years. Happy
#NationalBookLoversDay
to all the readers out there!
#BookLoversDay
We're ready for another great day at
#CAMEXshow
! Find us at Booth 1449 and learn how Verba - VitalSource can be the solution to your digital learning needs.
We stand with the Black community. Racial injustice continues to be a serious problem across our country, one that requires a new level of attention, discussion, and solution. Let's re-commit to heal each other, and our country, through understanding, inclusion, and compassion.
Fascinating look at
#college
reopening plans from
@philonedtech
– there’s no doubt that
#remotelearning
and online instruction will continue to gain steam around the country, & we must all collaborate to ensure students have the technology, tools, & access necessary to succeed.
We have always been at the forefront of creating and adopting accessibility standards. Check out the accessibility authoring milestones we have achieved since 1998
#GAAD
We are exciting to be participating in
#BbWORLD
21! If you're attending, come visit us at our virtual booth and learn how we are transforming course materials delivery!
Attending the EDUCAUSE Eli Annual Meeting? Don't miss out on our session with
@MacmillanLearn
,
@Benetech
, and
@SNHU
, The Accessibility Journey: From Publisher to Student, tomorrow at 4:30
#ELI2021
Benny Johnson and Rachel Van Campenhout are ready to present some exciting, new research today at the
#HCII2020
Virtual Conference. Findings coming soon.. stay tuned!
@hciinews
We’ve officially joined the Francisco Partners portfolio of trailblazing technology firms and we’re excited about what is to come. Read more from our President Kent Freeman (
@kwfheels
):
You know privacy and security are important, but how do you know if you’re in good hands with your
#EdTech
products? Our Chief Technology Officer
@acissa
shares what you should be asking: .
We're proud to work with
@pearson
to make getting quality learning materials easier for students, institutions, and publishers with new simplified courseware integrations
Shanna, Amy, and Daniel are representing VitalSource at
#WCET18
today. Don’t miss their session
#WeekTwo
Using Engagement Data to Drive Student Intervention in Salons G-H this afternoon at 1:45pm PDT.
We're proud to have worked with
@Blackboard
and
@UMBC
on a study that suggests engagement with digital learning tools can help predict outcomes & inform interventions for at-risk students
VitalSource and
@Boclips
are excited to announce VitalSource Video powered by Boclips! Read more about our exciting new product that makes it easy to enrich courses with subject-aligned videos from leading content providers—all in one place.
VitalSource Helps Tip of the Day: Did you know that Bookshelf allows for offline access to your etexts? Check out this link for more info on how to download your content for offline access:
#VitalSourceHelps
What is impactful learning? And how are technology and cognitive science transforming it?
@mikehale27
shares his industry insights on this and more in a Q&A:
Our President Kent Freeman,
@kwfheels
, shares his insights on what we need to remember to help students succeed this Summer and Fall – and beyond.
#AcademicTwitter
“Digital publishing adds value and is not merely a change of format,” according to María Fernanda Castro of VitalSource.
Mexican Publishers Urged To Accelerate Innovation at CANIEM Conference by
@pubperspectives
In her latest blog post, Dr. Rachel Van Campenhout delves deeper into our Doer Effect research to see the level of impact instructors' teaching practices have on student engagement and success.
#EdTech
#HigherEducation
#LearningScience
#research
We're excited to announce an expanded collaboration with
@CengageLearning
! We are working together to provide affordable and accessible learning materials for students nationwide!
We love how the team at
@Fresno_State
is always looking for ways to make course materials affordable for students! This time, they're partnering up with non-profit to give students free access to online textbooks by
@abc30
Practice makes perfect, right? But did you know that principle has a name? It's called the Doer Effect and it's impact on learning technology is massive. Learn more:
So what is the "Doer Effect"? This is a learning science principle that has proven that doing practice questions while you're reading causes better learning outcomes. Learn more about how the Doer Effect powers the Bookshelf CoachMe journey.
Booth 621 is almost ready for
#EDU18
tomorrow! Come by, say hello, and learn how VitalSource supports student success through affordability, accessibility and engagement.
We're honored to be named as finalists for two prestigious awards for our use of AI to improve student learning. Thank you to 1EdTech (
@LearningImpact
) SIIA (
@SIIA
) for recognizing Bookshelf CoachMe, our AI-powered study coach.
Learn more:
What does the data tell us about
#student
habits over the last 11 months? Our experts, Jared Pearlman and Nick Brown (
@uptownnickbrown
), explore this question and many others. You don't want to miss this conversation .
Accessibility standards are constantly evolving, just like students’ needs. It is crucial to enable all students to have quality learning experiences. Read the latest from our expert, Rick Johnson
Practice makes perfect, right? But did you know that principle has a name? It's called the Doer Effect and it's impact on learning technology is massive. Learn more:
In a year that has brought great hardship for many, we're grateful for the chance to continue supporting the education community and advancing
#affordability
and
#access
in
#education
. Read a year-end reflection from our President Kent Freeman
@kwfheels
Introducing Bookshelf CoachMe, an embedded study “coach” built right into the Bookshelf platform. Now students can have free, 24/7 access to immediate feedback from practice questions and knowledge checks aligned to the text.
Do you know instructors or students impacted by recent campus closures due to
#COVID19
? We have joined leading publishers to offer free access to an expansive catalog of etexts to impacted students at semester-calendar institutions. Learn more:
It's great to see these students at
@CalPoly
taking a stand for textbook affordability. Read more here from
@insidehighered
with insight from VitalSource's own Mike Hale:
Today, we recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day! At VitalSource, we are committed to creating, adopting, and evolving accessibility standards. The work is never done.
#GAAD
Great discussion today with Jeff Romano from
@UMNDuluth
and our own Jason Hales on a panel about
#InclusiveAccess
at the Tri-State Bookstore Association's annual meeting.
We're delighted to announce that
@vitalsource
have achieved an ASPIREscore of 97% for accessibility information, and now rank No.1 on the ASPIRElist for publishing platforms.
Congratulations to the team for a fantastic + well-deserved result!
Explore:
When we remove the barriers to using content, everyone benefits.
Use this insider's guide to
#accessibility
to evaluate whether the products and services you use are complying with industry standards.
Today we are recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day! We will be focusing on accessibility and how we can all keep moving in this direction
@gbla11yday
#GAAD
#Accessibility
Is your campus bookstore driving digital innovation? Hear how the University of Dayton Bookstore (
@UDRetailOps
) is improving student access and affordability while also increasing their digital textbook sales:
“Your affordable learning solution strategy really becomes a financial aid package for your students." -Gerry Hanley, of
@calstate
and
@MERLOTorg
.
Read more about Hanley's insight into making
#OER
work for your students.
Our own Kathleen Hayes speaking at RMSBA today about Developing Digital at Your Institution. And tomorrow, Beth Christian is presenting about the store's role in accessibility.