![]() ![]() Students are able to highlight text with multiple colors and to annotate it with comments.Students are able to access the digital version of the textbook through Oncourse via any device that has a web browser (e.g., computer, laptop, tablets, smartphones).Here is a summary of key information about the IU e-text initiative, in case you might be interested in including eTexts in your courses in the upcoming semesters: Instructors who were considering using eTexts for their spring course had until Octoto submit their requests to determine the availability and cost of the desired electronic text books. Due to the fact that eTexts are available online, students can have access to them at any time and any place, even right from their cell phones, and no longer need to carry heavy books wherever they go. In order to get this low price, all students within the course will be assessed an eText fee which is somehow similar to a lab fee. eTexts are remarkably more affordable than new textbooks the cost of IU eTexts will be just 35% of the original textbook. The two main attributes contributing to the promotion of eTexts are affordability and accessibility. Indiana University joins a few other universities which have also implemented this emerging technology such as University of Pennsylvania, University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin. You can register and adjust registration through the first week of classes.After a two-year pilot which included over 1,000 students from different academic departments, the Indiana University e-Text initiative will be expanded to all campuses and departments in Spring 2012. The online program has earlier deadlines-over a month before classes start. Registration for Fall and Summer Semesters is in early April and for Spring in early November. You can set up your email to be forwarded to another address but we recommend that you use and check often the IUSB email to assure communications.Įarly registration helps you get into the classes you want. Everything is electronic and electronic communication is considered official communication. Email will be the main form of communication from IUSB. You need to set up and be familiar with using your IUSB email. You use your IUSB user id and passphrase to log in. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with this program and tutorials and help links are readily available once you sign in.IU is in transition from Oncourse to Canvas so check with faculty on which system is to be used. Online courses use this site exclusively to conduct the course. After enrollment and about a month before the course starts access to this site for the course is available. Faculty use this program to communicate and post assignments and grades specific to the course or courses you are enrolled in. Oncourse or Canvas are one of the web based course management program IU uses. You have to sign in with your user id and pass-phrase which you create once you are admitted. This is the web based access to all things you manage at IU South Bend as a student - your registration, finances, etc. Registrar (info about class schedules and enrollment):.It is packed with information about anything related to attending IUSB. ![]() Click on tools in the upper right area to quickly find these links. IU South Bend Website: general and specific information about IUSB as well as useful links current schedule of classes are found here. Helpful Tips and Hints to Get You Started ![]()
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