In our previous blog post, we introduced the VPAT—a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template that outlines how digital tools and platforms align with accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and… Continue Reading Why VPATs Matter in Education: Building Accessible Learning Environments
As digital accessibility continues to move to the forefront of education policy and legislation, it’s more important than ever for institutions to understand the tools and documentation that help ensure… Continue Reading What is a VPAT? A Quick Guide for Postsecondary Institutions
Over the past three years, the ROTEL (Remixing Open Textbooks through an Equity Lens) project has supported faculty across Massachusetts as they reimagined course materials to better serve their students.… Continue Reading Adaptation in Action: Voices from the ROTEL Project
Students today expect more than static, text-heavy materials. With shorter attention spans and a preference for engaging, dynamic content, traditional textbooks often fall short. To keep learners actively involved, educators… Continue Reading Interactive Learning Materials: Why They Matter to Learners
Every month we highlight a public book from the Pressbooks community that is a great example of high quality, open content across a range of different subjects and use cases.… Continue Reading A Year of Open Content: Reviewing the Pressbooks Books of the Month
In a recent webinar, experts from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand shared insights on four collaborative publishing projects that showcase how partnerships across disciplines, cultures and institutions can lead to… Continue Reading Transforming Education Through Collaborative Publishing: Four Groundbreaking Projects
“Any book or knowledge source remains relevant longer when it’s dynamic, or embracing of continuous change.” These words appear in the introduction of the most recent edition of Humans R Social… Continue Reading Humans R Social Media Spotlight: Creating and Sustaining a Living Book
Working as part of an evolving field, open education advocates often find themselves fighting to solidify the future of their initiatives. They need concrete evidence to prove how their programs… Continue Reading Reports and Dashboards to Inspire Open Education Advocates
Quick Facts Maryland’s largest community college, with three campuses across the state and an upcoming education center Identified as the most diverse community college in the continental US. Building momentum… Continue Reading Montgomery College Powers Growth and Inclusion with Z-Degrees and Z-Courses
Join Us for Open Education Week We’re excited to announce the sessions that Pressbooks will be running during Open Education Week. Open Education Week is a global event run by… Continue Reading Open Education Week at Pressbooks