From Print to Pixels: Accelerating the Move toward Digital Learning

Wednesday, February 06 | 9:30AM–11:00AM | Plaza Exhibit
Session Type: Professional Development

Increasingly, institutions are turning to digital course materials in lieu of traditional print options. Several factors are driving this transformation: a push to lower costs while maintaining quality of education, the proliferation of wireless technology, and the rise of mobile tablets and readers. By examining one institution's experience with launching a comprehensive digital strategy, we can better understand some of the barriers that must be overcome in order to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies in higher education. Join this interactive session designed to explore some of the most pressing challenges facing higher education.

Learning Objectives:
* Learn about the key ingredients to implementing a successful institutional e-book program
* Understand the potential pitfalls and obstacles in designing and implementing an institutional e-book program
* Discuss the potential future of e-books and where the next generation of digital course content is headed

Presenters

  • Tracy Hurley

    Dean, College Of Business, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

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