Product: ECON, PSYCH, SOCY, OpenStax

Question 1

Who is the Author?

Answer 1

How do we explain OpenStax Partnership?
* The instructional content in our Courseware was developed using Openstax as a framework, with edits and customization from our content design experts and contributing instructors from across the country
* Emphasize customized additions to Learn/Text, 3 mode learning path, robust question bank, tutor, explain error, mastery homework assignments, adaptive remediation, practice test, instructor customization options, reports

Question 2

OpenStax Key Messages

Answer 2

Primary Messages
* Engaging instructional content
* More effective learning tool -
-Error-specific feedback
-Adaptive remediation
-Motivational homework assignments with unlimited attempts
* Student-friendly platform –
-Simple, intuitive interface
-Guided, mastery-based learning path: Learn, Practice, Certify
-Extensive self-study tools

Secondary Messages
* Robust Pre-created Content with Ease of Customization
* Affordable

Question 3

Key Messages Blurb

Answer 3

We partnered withOpenStaxso that we could build on the foundation of peer-reviewed instructional content and keep costs down for students. We enhanced and revised that content with help from our content design experts and instructors from across the country and embedded it within our proven three step learning process:
* In Learn, we added videos, visuals andOn Your Ownengagement opportunities, ReflectionQuestionsand links to additional resources
* In Practice, students will find a robust question bank that develops vocabulary, concept application,and critical thinking skills while providing intelligent, immediate feedback and tutoring assistance on wrong answers.
* In Certify, students will demonstrate mastery of the topics, receiving adaptive remediation as needed.

We’ve taken what OERs are missing, and added those components with practical,interactive,application-based student learning as a focus.

Question 4

Engaging Instructional Content:
Learn Screen Enhancements

Answer 4

• Flashforward Quizlet vocabulary flashcards
  -In every title except for SOCY
• Engagement Boxes
  -Group Activities
  -Reflection Questions
  -Further Resources
  -On Your Own
  -Helpful Hint
• Additional images
• Organization graphics
• Lesson-level videos

Question 5

Unique to PSYCH

Answer 5

Animated conceptual videos
* Introduce a concept
* Show its application in a real-world scenario
* Finish with reflection questions to encourage students to apply it to their own lives
* 3 currently available in Learn:
-Understanding Gender
-Operant Conditioning
-Fundamental Attribution Error

Question 6

Unique to Sociology

Answer 6

• Chapter 0: Thinking Scientifically
  -Promotes data literacy and preps students for higher level Sociology courses
  -Finding reliable sources, citing them correctly, conducting research and interpreting it correctly
• No Quizlet flashcards
• Only multiple choice questions (no click-to-select questions)

Question 7

SOCY

Answer 7

• Flipped classroom model is commonly used
  -Conversationally driven class time
  -Application very important
• Our content encourages students to use their sociological imagination
• Foster data literacy, critical thinking & self-awareness

Question 8

Unique to Economics

Answer 8

• “Work It Out” Example-level videos in Learn (21 available)
• Chapter 0 Math Review
  -Chapter 0 diagnostic assessment

Question 9

Economics Titles: MICRO vs MACRO vs PECON

Answer 9

• PECON contains 100% of the content from MICRO and MACRO
• First 6 chapters (Ch 0 – Ch 5) and last two chapters of MICRO, MACRO and PECON are identical across all 3 titles
• In between overlapping chapters:
  -MICRO chapters, then MACRO chapters

Question 10

PECON

Answer 10

• SOFTWARE ONLY
• No eBook, textbook, guided notebook for 1e
• This title is more expensive than MICRO and MACRO since it contains morecontent

Question 11

ECON

Answer 11

Up to date data
* Economics (especially MACRO topics) relies heavily on drawing conclusions from historical data and analyzing trends. All data points in the content have been updated to the most recent data available.

Real World Connections
* Engagement boxes and examples throughout guide the student through connecting the concepts they are learning about and the real-world implications.
* COVID-19 examples and connection points throughout for students to relate to and discuss the impact on the economy and their personal lives.

Question 12

All Titles: Companion websites

Answer 12

Psychology.hawkeslearning.com
Economics.hawkeslearning.com
Includes:
* Chapter projects
* Quizlet
* Other resources
-Includes videos from title and Further Resources links

Sociology.hawkeslearning.com
Includes:
* Chapter projects