Equity & Affordability
Today's students are digital natives who expect to learn with interactive course materials available anytime and anywhere on multiple devices. But course materials must be affordable as well as engaging. In response, many institutions are expanding their digital delivery offerings, helping to lower costs and save students money while keeping them engaged with innovative solutions.
As with any new process, incorporating digital delivery into the classroom can be confusing. We’ve broken down 8 common myths about inclusive access from a Pearson partnership perspective to help you separate fact from fiction. Explore the myths — and their realities.
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Making the transition to digital delivery
More than 700 institutions have made the switch and are now offering their students first-day access to digital course materials, improving engagement and retention and keeping them on the path to success. Many have saved their students at least $1M through their Inclusive Access options. In fact, Auburn University’s All Access program saved their students more than a half million dollars in just two semesters.
Our considerations guide will help you think about what it will take for faculty, technical, and administrative staff to make the transition, and help students achieve their goals while spending less.
700+
unique Pearson Inclusive Access partner institutions
3.8M+
course enrollments
70%
average student savings
2M+
students have benefitted from Inclusive Access
Equity refers to the ways in which your institution may strive to ensure that all students have opportunities to take full advantage of their education, so that they can benefit from the required course materials and educational services.
Affordability refers to the overall cost of a college education while taking into consideration price and value — in terms of learning experiences, outcomes, and ultimately, future career opportunities.
85% of students delay or avoid purchasing required materials due to high costs.
Source: QuickRead Report, Wakefield Research for VitalSource, May 2018
“Every academic year, we’ve been able to double the number of students using digital platforms. Faculty members also see great advantages in having books available from a course’s first day onward. Students like the platforms and really appreciate the cost savings.”
— Phillip Anaya, Digital and Open Education Resources Coordinator, Alamo Colleges
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