At a time of high textbook prices, how can academic institutions make their students better aware of what learning materials are being used in their courses and their costs? Is there an effective strategy to highlight courses that do not require purchasing textbooks to students who have difficulty affording them, giving them the opportunity to register in these courses and achieve greater learning success? This presentation discusses "Course marking", having courses with low or no cost textbooks highlighted in course registration and other systems familiar to students. Hear how the practice has been implemented in both individual institutions and in entire states, and the impact it is having on student grades. Led by veteran practitioners of course marking, the presentation also shares valuable insights on how institutions can implement this practice and assess its impact. It highlights two successful case studies of course marking in action, from an institution of higher learning in Texas and the Idaho State Board of Education.

Speakers: 

• Gabrielle Hernandez, Open Education Librarian, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Dr. Art Brownlow, Faculty Fellow for Academic Innovation, Office of Academic Affairs, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• Dr. Jonathan Lashley, Academic Technology Program Manager, Idaho State Board of Education

Co-hosted by Clemson University Libraries and PASCAL

Registration is required. This webinar is free and open to faculty and staff at all PASCAL member institutions.