Affordable Learning Solutions Community

AL$ Library Services 4 Replies

Here we'll discuss various initiatives libraries can undertake to promote their content and services to faculty in order to reduce the cost of course reading materials.In the coming weeks and months, I'll be showcasing some of the initiatives we're…Continue

Started by David Walker. Last reply by jacqui grallo Apr 22.

LMS Integration in support of AL$ 16 Replies

The Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) community includes those interested in bring digital content and tools into the learning management system.  I am a consultant to AL$, specializing in LMS integrations and am a resource to help inform the…Continue

Tags: LTI, IMS, BLTI, Common Cartridge, block

Started by Jeffrey Kahn. Last reply by Sandra Bozarth Mar 15.

AL$ Workshop - March 4th and 5th, 2013 at the CSU Office of the Chancellor 2 Replies

Dear CSU Leaders, We will be conducting the 2nd Annual Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) workshop to support campuses designing and deploying their customized campus AL$ initiative.   At the workshop, we will be providing:Guidance on using…Continue

Started by Gerry Hanley. Last reply by Brett Christie Mar 14.

Bookstore Advisory Team

The CSU Bookstore Advisory Team will meet on Wednesday, October 24 to review project status, consider new solutions, and explore partnerships and support opportunities.  Please contact your colleagues on the team or your bookstore management to…Continue

Started by Sandy Ehrhorn Oct 15, 2012.

AL$ Accessibility & Universal Design 1 Reply

Welcome, to the forum on AL$ Accessibility and Universal Design!  AL$ is a great opportunity to make significant progress in the delivery of instruction and content in the CSU, while improving, choice, access, and affordability for all.This forum…Continue

Tags: UDL, UD, universal design for learning, accessibility, universal design

Started by Brett Christie. Last reply by Brett Christie Oct 8, 2012.

eTextbooks, Bookstores, and Rent Digital Program 2 Replies

TAX CREDIT on course materials purchases may be available for students.   Check out this information at …Continue

Started by Sandy Ehrhorn. Last reply by Gerry Hanley Jul 30, 2012.

AL$ Authoring OER 4 Replies

Welcome to the AL$ Forum on Authoring Open Education Resources (OER).  Post your questions and share your experience here with the authoring process and authoring tools.  I will work to facilitate discussion and answer questions.  Look forward to…Continue

Tags: design, usability, tools, materials, OER

Started by Lou Zweier. Last reply by Brett Christie Jul 27, 2012.

Go Washington State!

The Washington State Legislature recently made this revision to their state code:(b) Faculty and staff members consider the least costly practices in assigning…Continue

Tags: Washington, legislation, OER

Started by Ann Agee Jun 26, 2012.

A community of CSU faculty teaching digital literacy 1 Reply

We would like to create an online community of CSU faculty who teach digital literacy -- whether they teach a complete course or include some aspect of digital literacy as a portion of a course.  We expect that these faculty are in a number of…Continue

Started by Larry Press. Last reply by Ida M. Jones May 16, 2012.

Intro Bio with Principles of Biology Interactive Textbook (PoB) 2 Replies

Hello All,This space is for a conversation among faculty teaching with Nature's Principles of Biology interactive textbook.  This group meets every other month online for interactive presentations and discussion.  This space is for between meeting…Continue

Tags: text, Intro, Bio, interactive, biology

Started by Lou Zweier. Last reply by Larry Press May 15, 2012.