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Universities have been slow to take on the development of e-books and continue to demand, students, buy books in print. But a school in New York is ready to transition from paper to digital format.

Trine University's School of Professional Studies has ordered the use of electronic textbooks for all courses starting in the summer semester in January. Hundred adult students in the school of professional studies UT. The school has tenvarious courses for students taking online courses or traditional courses in the areas of the campus locations throughout the state can. School administrators expect that the use of e-books will not only save money for students, but also the interactivity in the classroom and to improve the sustainability of positive message.

David Wood, head of the school, said teachers on the transition to digital textbooks are thrilled. "The e-book provides a wealth of truly interactiveOpportunities for students, "he said. Teacher can insert comments into the electronic manuals and also links and discussion questions. Peculiarity of these books, students can highlight text and make notes while reading and online forums have been created where students are meet and discuss the course material.

Follett Higher Education Group, which operates YOUR Campus Bookstore, operates an online platform called CafeScribe whereE-books are given. Eveslage Jen, head of intellectual property of Follett has predicted that the transition to e-textbooks can be a challenge at first, because the process should be familiar. But, as students and teachers to be familiar with the system, the benefits will be. "They will be much more engaged with the text," he said.

The teachers were included in the development process of e-books, so that the teachers do not make too many changes to yourInitial teaching materials. Follett has also together with publishers to ensure that the necessary books for the traditional curriculum that could be converted into a digital format.

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