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What Would Happen If You Ditched Your Textbook? Gettysburg Faculty Share Strategies, Ian R. Clarke, Sharon K. Birch, Charles W. Kann, Janelle L. Wertzberger
What Would Happen If You Ditched Your Textbook? Gettysburg Faculty Share Strategies, Ian R. Clarke, Sharon K. Birch, Charles W. Kann, Janelle L. Wertzberger
Open Access Week at Gettysburg College
How much do your course materials really cost? Do your students obtain all the books you assign? How much does access to required readings affect student success? What would happen if you ditched your textbook?
If you’ve ever been tempted to toss your conventional reading list out the window and start over, this session is for you. Learn how colleagues are swapping out expensive course materials for more affordable options, including freely available materials, library-licensed items, and original creations. Our panelists are:
- Ian Clarke – Ian recently abandoned his $150 textbook for ENG 111 (Writing through Literature) and created an …