Speak Up survey highlights gaps in support of ed tech
In an annual national survey, more than half of parents said they support the use of mobile devices for academic purposes inside their children's classrooms, while more than…
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Lawmaker to push for open online textbooks
While college professors and book publishers must abide by new rules aimed at reducing the cost of textbooks, the law's sponsor says he will push for another bill…
Online textbooks let students share notes across the globe
Florida State College at Jacksonville faculty have created 20 electronic textbooks that are accessible on a free online platform that lets students take notes in the margins, search…
More Texas school districts consider switching to online textbooks
Texas could help lead a textbook transformation if Gov. Rick Perry's recent proposal to abandon traditional texts in favor of online versions takes hold, reports the Dallas Morning…
Online books let college students earn credit—and cash
Nineteen business majors are trying to sell the idea of free online textbooks to their professors in an internship program that pushes open content technology designed to counter…
Barnes & Noble unveils textbook rental service for colleges
Bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. is launching a textbook rental program for college students, making it the newest entrant in a growing field, and officials at book rental…