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Things You Never Thought to Build in Pressbooks
When most people think about publishing in Pressbooks, they think of open textbooks. And for good reason. Hundreds of beautifully designed, accessible, and adaptable open educational resources have been created and shared using the Pressbooks platform. But open textbooks are just the beginning. Educators are using Pressbooks in ways that go far beyond this use case, turning it into a tool for interactive learning, creative… Continue Reading Things You Never Thought to Build in Pressbooks
Supporting Role-Play-Based Learning in Pressbooks
When students step into roles (doctors diagnosing patients, employees negotiating a pay raise) they gain more than just knowledge. They practice decision-making, confidence-building, and communication in ways that traditional lectures… Continue Reading Supporting Role-Play-Based Learning in Pressbooks
Why Your Institution Needs a Digital Publishing Hub
Colleges and universities are under pressure to provide more affordable, engaging, and accessible content for teaching and learning. The knowledge landscape is changing rapidly, and learning materials need to keep… Continue Reading Why Your Institution Needs a Digital Publishing Hub
Announcing Our Updated VPAT: Pressbooks’ Commitment to Accessible Publishing
At Pressbooks, accessibility has long been central to how we design and build our publishing platform. Our platform has been designed to support the creation of content that is born… Continue Reading Announcing Our Updated VPAT: Pressbooks’ Commitment to Accessible Publishing
Managing Large Enrollment with Individualized, Interactive Learning Experiences
This is part four of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Managing Large Enrollment with Individualized, Interactive Learning Experiences
Empowering Faculty to Create Interactive Learning Materials without Publisher Dependency
This is part three of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Empowering Faculty to Create Interactive Learning Materials without Publisher Dependency
Enhancing Language Acquisition through Interactive, Scaffolded Practice
This is part two of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Enhancing Language Acquisition through Interactive, Scaffolded Practice
Reducing Course Withdrawals with Flexible, Affordable Learning Materials
This is part one of our Pressbooks Results Series, where we’re sharing the stories of four faculty members who have used Pressbooks Results in their classroom to achieve unique pedagogical… Continue Reading Reducing Course Withdrawals with Flexible, Affordable Learning Materials
Enhancing Student Learning with Pressbooks Results
If you’re teaching in today’s postsecondary classrooms—whether online, hybrid, or in person—you’ve likely wrestled with a familiar set of challenges: How do you keep students actively engaged with your learning… Continue Reading Enhancing Student Learning with Pressbooks Results
Why VPATs Matter in Education: Building Accessible Learning Environments
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