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What additional resources are available from publishers to support academic continuity?

What additional resources are available from publishers to support academic continuity?

Major textbook publishers are providing a number of resources to faculty in support of academic continuity. Please forward additional information and links to Instructional Technology or the UMBC Bookstore.

VitalSource

VitalSource Helps offers free access to an expansive library of ebooks to students at disrupted semester-calendar schools. Students will get up to 7 FREE ebooks until Memorial Day weekend.

Cengage

For U.S. colleges impacted by COVID-19, Cengage is offering students free access to all their digital platforms and 14,000 ebooks through Cengage Unlimited, for the remainder of spring semester. For more information, please reach out to your local representative or submit your email address here.

Platforms: MindTap, WebAssign

McGraw-Hill

Your textbook representative can provide information and resources about assigning online textbook readings, using online assignments to replace in-class activities, assigning virtual lab activities, and finding additional resources.

Platforms: Connect

Pearson

If your students are using printed textbooks from any publisher, Pearson can provide them free digital materials through the end of this term to accelerate your switch to online. They are also offering free webinars and best practices to help you make a strong transition.

Platforms: MyLab, Mastering, Revel

Wiley

Instructors and their students without an adopted online learning solution can receive free access to Wiley courseware and dedicated support from our Customer Success Teams for the remaining Spring 2020 term. 

Platforms: WileyPLUS, zyBooks