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Evolving Models for Digital Educational Resources at Indiana University

In June 2010, Brad Wheeler, Vice President for IT and CIO at Indiana University, presented innovative models for digital educational resources that extend beyond traditional textbooks. The presentation discussed various multimedia content, annotations, simulations, and collaborations. Challenges like the rising costs of textbooks were addressed, alongside the exploration of digital rights management and access across multiple devices. Indiana University's pilot program sought to dramatically reduce textbook prices through strategic partnerships and innovative pricing models, aiming to reshape educational resource access.

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Evolving Models for Digital Educational Resources at Indiana University

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  1. Evolving Models for Digital Educational Resources Brad Wheeler Vice President for IT & CIO Indiana University June 2010

  2. Acceleration in Reader Innovation http://www.theonlinemom.com/images/eReaderMotange.jpgtange.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ibm_pc_5150.jpg http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ZVsmpPZtuOYMdM:http://goodereader.com/images/ereaders.jpg http://images1.everyjoe.com/files/2009/10/bn_nook1.jpg

  3. Yields New Channels for Textbook Content http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/PJ-AQ526_ETEXT_D_20090715144315.jpg

  4. Educational Resources • Beyond Traditional Static Textbooks • Comprehensive Educational Materials • Multimedia Content • Annotation & Collaboration • Simulations • Tutorials Access & Experience! Cost?

  5. Cost Concerns and Scrutiny http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2009/05/green

  6. Cost of Books and Supplies http://admit.indiana.edu/cost/tuition.shtml

  7. 20 Large Courses - Cost of a Textbook 2009 - Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Folklore, Geology, Linguistics, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, and Sociology Used Book at Online Retailer 64% of new list price Used Book at IU Bookstore 74% of new list price Sell Back Success? 67%-75% Students NO 25%-33% Students YES 40% net cost One semester of access 65% net cost

  8. Parallel Paths Emerge OPEN Textbook Cost Problem? COMMERCIAL CourseLoad

  9. www.cnx.org

  10. Evolving Commercial Models A limited window to influence the market: • Price? • Payment Model?... (Student? Institution?) • Printing… (Allowed? Restricted?) • Length of Access?... (Years? Days?) • Digital Rights Management Restrictions? • Allowed Devices?... • PC, Kindle, Nook, Android, E-Reader, iPad, iPhone, etc.

  11. What is IU Doing?

  12. Textbook Rentals with B&N http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/93/Ivy_Tech_CC_Logo_200.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Ball_Logo.png http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/89/Indiana_State_University_Seal.svg/180px-Indiana_State_University_Seal.svg.png http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/14279.html

  13. 2009/2010 Pilot Program • Pilot Program - Partnership with CourseLoad, LLC • Focused on widely used textbooks (Biology, Business, English, Folklore, Mathematics, Chemistry, Linguistics) • Full PDF and CLIP with $20 option to print • Educational Resources Fee ($0 to students for pilot) • Like a course/lab fee • 100% sell through = dramatic drop in price from publishers • 30-35% of list price for all students • Concessions in Digital Rights Management, unlimited printing, and continued access during degree

  14. Integration with Oncourse

  15. A Third Option for Trial OPEN IU Authored Materials w/fee LOCAL Textbook Cost Problem? CourseLoad COMMERCIAL

  16. Strategy • Engage many purposeful pilot trials 2010-12 • Devices, software • Content providers • Payment models • Variety of courses, professors • Student assessment of experiences, costs • Influence the market for educational resources offers in price and features

  17. Discussion

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