From library automation, online sales of textbooks, K-12 content management and learning tools, and a range of course material affordability options for students that include new, used, print or digital, rental, and now OER courseware, Follett is at the forefront of introducing scalable innovation that helps institutions meet their education missions. "Partnerships such as the one between Lumen Learning and Follett-managed bookstores in Connecticut community colleges furthers this commitment by expanding student access and support services through low-cost quality course materials."įollett has been delivering solutions to access and affordability since the company's founding in 1873 as a seller of used school textbooks. "Lowering the cost of textbooks and ensuring access to quality educational materials for students remains the driving force in Connecticut's rapid growth and adoption of Open Educational Resources," said Kevin Corcoran, Executive Director at the Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) and a longtime advocate for the use of OER in Connecticut colleges and universities. Lumen courseware curates the best available OER and adds timely updates, learning design, and technical support to OER, making the transition to open content simple, reliable and effective for faculty and students. "By partnering with Follett, we are increasing the numbers of faculty and students who can enjoy the benefits of open educational resources and the Lumen approach." "With OER becoming part of mainstream college curriculum, institutions are pushing us to provide faster, more integrated ways to make this learning innovation fit easily into existing administrative and funding processes," said Kim Thanos, CEO of Lumen Learning. Through the includED™ program, students pay low-cost Lumen course support fees ranging from $10 to $25, far less than the average cost of a commercial textbook.
The seamless integration makes it easy for faculty members to find and evaluate Lumen's OER course materials. Through the partnership, Follett will make Lumen Learning's OER courseware available to institutions through Follett's i ncludED™ program and Follett Discover™ infrastructure. "The addition of Lumen Learning's content and courseware creates new possibilities for customers looking for an affordable OER solution that's easily integrated and administered within the institution infrastructure."
"As higher education's leading independent content aggregator and provider, we know digital courseware is an option that improves student engagement and leads to better outcomes," said Roe McFarlane, Chief Digital Officer for Follett Higher Education. Peer-reviewed research shows that students using Lumen-supported OER course materials perform as well or better than their peers using traditional textbooks. For faculty members, Lumen's customizable materials save time and effort as they transition courses to OER. Lumen's OER course materials offer significant cost savings to students compared to traditional textbooks, as well as day one access to course content. Given Follett's ongoing mission to improve access and affordability for students, Follett has invested in Lumen Learning to help fund future growth and expansion of OER courseware. Follett will offer Lumen Learning's OER solutions to more than 1,200 colleges and universities where Follett manages course materials delivery. You may also consult our OER Research Guide.Follett and Lumen Learning are partnering to lower costs and improve student success through the use of academic content and courseware based entirely on open educational resources (OER).
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If you have any questions or wish to inquire about Lumen Learning services, please feel free to email. Faculty may also look through linked courses at įor training information check out Lumen Learning’s website at As part of this partnership, Lumen Learning will provide services to SUNY schools including assistance, collaboration, training and technology to help broaden the use of open educational resources (OER).įor more information about the SUNY and Lumen Learning partnership please go to Ī list of courses that have already been developed and ready for faculty to adopt and adapt are available here.
In June 2016, SUNY partnered with Lumen Learning which strives to provide access to affordable and adaptable open course materials.
OERs also give faculty the opportunity to tailor and customize their materials to their course needs. SUNY is putting effort into using Open Educational Resources (OER) to help make educational resources more affordable and accessible for students. Special Collections & University Archives.
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