3. Digital Content

Welcome to the Digital Content Track

Marilyn K. Moody — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:15:00 PDT

Welcomes participants for the Digital Content Track

eBooks and More: Accessing Mobile and Digital Library Content

Marilyn K. Moody — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:30:00 PDT

Albertsons Library now offers a wide variety of digital content. Thousands of library academic eBooks can now be used and downloaded by Boise State faculty, staff, and students. You can also stream videos and music in your classroom. See what is available and learn more about how to use these sources for teaching and research.

Required Reading: Using eBooks and Mobile Devices to Support the Educational Experience

Barbara Glackin et al. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:00:00 PDT

How can we integrate eBooks into the classroom? Which mobile device is the best for student learning? Learn from rigorous assessment findings from a pilot project that took place last year. The students who participated read eBooks on iPads and netbooks, evaluating each to learn the best uses of each device. This presentation will focus on their findings, and how they were able to accomplish this incredible project!

Lessons Learned: Mobile Website Development

Elizabeth Allen et al. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:30:00 PDT

Learn about the three iterations of Albertsons Library's mobile site. Gather information about the resources, and the best practices that help with mobile website development. Listen to their successes in creating a highly usable, mobile friendly website that lets users access what they need, when they need it.

eText: Is It Ready? Are We Ready? You Bet!

eText Consult — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:00:00 PDT

Digital content, current hardware and e-reader software technology, willing publishers/authors and outrageous textbooks prices have opened the door for the “eText”, ( interactive, electronic textbooks ). Who are the players? What are the eText components and who are the providers. How many million dollars will BSU students save? What significant enhancements to teaching and learning, retention and enrollment will eText provide? Where does the University begin? Come find out.

eTextbooks at Boise State University

Greg Kennenberg et al. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 PDT

Learn about all of the options that the Boise State Bookstore has to offer for eTextbooks for your courses. This demonstration will be followed by a question and answer period.