Adaptive Digital Technology
The Direct Digital Access program is a new textbook model in collaboration with top publishers that convert books into digital content, usually with a Learning Management System that can be integrated into Canvas for adaptive learning. All students in class buy into the content by the add/drop date to keep course material access throughout the quarter.
The Process to sign-up is Simple
Accessibility
Students are sent an email on the first day of class with access instructions for their course so the course material is accessible on day one.
Opt-in
Students have until the add/drop date to opt-in to the program.
How it works for FACULTY:
- Express interest in the program.
- Bookstore will work with faculty member and publisher to verify use of availability as an adaptive learning solution for the text selected.
- Negotiates a lower price than print for students.
- Distributes digital content to students on or before first day of class.
How it works for STUDENTS:
- Access to content distributed via email or in Canvas.
- Student pays for access by opting-in before a certain cutoff period.
- In most cases, a print upgrade option will be available for students at a discount after add/drop in the Bookstore.
Benefits of using DDA:
- Reduce price of course material for all students.
- Day one access to course content.
- Most current information provided to students.
- Adaptive and interactive content beyond eBook included.
- Academic freedom for faculty members to select content.
- Content available to students beyond the classroom.
Spring 2018 participating courses:
- BUS 10 Garbe
- BUS 10 Bennett
- BUS 90 Karia
- CHEM 12 Miller
- CHEM 12 Gray
- CIS 22A various ***click for instructions.
- ECON 1 Malek
- ECON 1 Seshadri
- ECON 1 Singh
- ECON 2 Malek
- ECON 2 Singh
- ECON 2 Thomas
- HUMA 10 various
- PSYC 1 Ramskov
- PSYC 4 Hurkmans
- PSYC 8 Avera
- PSYC 14 Avera
- PSYC/SOC 15 Healy
FAQs:
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What is Direct Digital Access (DDA)?
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How much DDA cost?
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How will I get my access code?
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How do I pay for my access?
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What does it mean to "opt-in"?
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I did not opt-in by the add/drop date, my access was removed and I need access. Can I still opt back in?
Questions? Inquire at dainclusiveaccess@fhda.edu, or Miguel Pacheco, Bookstore Coordinator at pachecomiguel@fhda.edu.