Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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Foundations of Academic Success
Morgan et al. · James Cook University
Undertaking studies in Higher Education can be a daunting task. This book is designed to support students undertaking bridging subjects at James Cook University to assist them with understanding the founding principles and concepts behind being a successful university student.
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Administering Early Childhood Services in Nova Scotia
Barbie McCuaig and Meghan Hightower Smith · Nova Scotia Community College
Administering Early Childhood Services in Nova Scotia describes the duties and preparation of early childcare administrators. Although the book was written for use in Nova Scotia and Canada it is more broadly useable.
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How To Do Science 2e
Louise Lexis & Brianna Julien · La Trobe University
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Introduction to Drafting and AutoCAD 3D (Baumback)
Wally Baumback · Vancouver Community College
This book is a tool to guide and teach you to master AutoCAD 3D. No two students learn at the same pace, therefore the book was written with competency-based modules. The competency-based modules are bite-size pieces that allows you to work at your own pace. They can be used to learn by distance education, correspondence, online, instructor-lead classes, or by individuals teaching themselves to use AutoCAD in their own home or office.
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Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada
John Belshaw, Sarah Nickel, and Chelsea Horton · LibreTexts
Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada was conceived in 2016 as material in support of a new 3rd-year History course at Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning. The need for such an online course was underlined with the release of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015. In the process of developing the curriculum, it was decided that the part you see here could be shared as a stand-alone Open Educational Resource (OER) in the form of an open textbook.
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NWFSC MGF 1130 Text
Allison Godwin · Northwest Florida State University
MGF 1130: Mathematical Thinking is a general education mathematics course designed to improve practical problem-solving skills and logical reasoning
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Learning in the Digital Age
Tutaleni Asino at al. · Oklahoma State University
In the contents: 1.10: Ignored Conversations- Higher education funding in the digital age
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Nursing Skills
Ernstmeyer & Christman (Eds.) · OpenRN
This Nursing Skills textbook is an open educational resource developed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It is aligned with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Skills course (543-102) that describes techniques for obtaining a health history and performing a basic physical assessment using a body systems approach. It also includes evidence-based clinical skills with related mathematical calculations and conversions.
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How to be a Reasonable Person: A Short Introduction to Thinking Critically
W. Russ Payne · Bellevue College
Critical Thinking is widely claimed as an “infused” general education outcome. This brief primer is the resource I use to infuse critical thinking into my philosophy classes. I teach philosophy as a vehicle for instilling good critical thinking skills. This involves some dedicated instruction, generally a week and a half or so at the outset of every course. This is then followed by philosophy curriculum that is designed to cultivate and reinforce the critical thinking skills I start with.
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Jane Good - Elementary- Curation 4th Grade-Reading-and-Writing-Trimester-1.zip
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FRNC 1B: Elementary French
William J. Carrasco, Shahrzad Zahedi, & Caren Barnezet Parrish · ASCCC Open Educational Resorces Initiative (OERI)
This course is the second semester of French. This elementary level course is a study of the French language and French-speaking cultures, with continued emphasis on the development of communicative skills and basic structures. Course combines in-class instruction with self-paced study in the Foreign Language Laboratory.
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Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, & Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
If you are reading this, you’re likely interested in learning more about becoming an early childhood professional. Perhaps you’re just curious and want to know a little bit more about young children. Maybe you want to make up your mind after finding out a little bit more about what is involved. In either case, your interest and curiosity are two key characteristics that will make this a positive growth experience for you.
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Web Accessibility for Developers - Essential Skills for Web Developers
Digital Education Strategies, The Chang School · Ryerson University
Web Accessibility for Developers is a technical resource aimed primarily at programmers. Learn how to develop accessible interactivity on the Web and gain expertise using WAI-ARIA, a W3C specification that enables optimal use of assistive technologies, like screen readers, when navigating the Web.
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The Role of Equity and Diversity in Early Childhood Educatio
Miachelle Andrade · Rio Hondo College
This text is designed for students interested in working in children's programs and educational settings, and addresses the similarities, variety, and multiplicity found within programs and educational settings for young children, school age children, and adolescents. Topics covered include family values, culture, race, gender, social class, sexual preference, language, and abilities.
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MAT 1160: Data & Chance
Andy D. Jones · Prince George's Community College
This textbook supports a semester‑long statistics and probability course for future elementary and middle school teachers. It includes ideas from general education statistics but doesn't emphasize inferential statistics. It focuses on concepts essential for teaching math in the lower grades and covers topics beyond the primary curriculum, including interpreting assessment measures, understanding statistics used in professional practice, and developing informed perspectives about data and chance.
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
This textbook serves as a comprehensive resource for promoting the health, safety, and nutritional well-being of young children within early childhood education settings. It provides practical strategies and theoretical foundations to guide educators, caregivers, and administrators in fostering environments where children thrive.
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Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e
Amanda Taintor, Todd LaMarr, Wendy Ruiz, Martina Marquez, Emily Elam, Amy Carnahan, and Adrienne Seegers · ASCCC OERI Program
Infant and Toddler Care and Development 2e offers a comprehensive guide to nurturing children from birth to age three, covering physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. It emphasizes responsive caregiving, brain development, language growth, and inclusive, culturally sensitive practices. The text also explores observation, assessment, curriculum planning, and regulatory guidelines, equipping caregivers to support healthy, holistic early development.
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Information Systems for Business (Revised 1st Edition, 2021)
Ly-Huong T. Pham, Tejal Desai-Naik, Laurie Hammond, & Wael Abdeljabbar · ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative
This book is divided into three parts. Part 1 discusses what an information system (IS) is and its components. Part 2 discusses how people use IS for personal and professional development, how businesses use IS to create and sustain competitive advantages, and how people build and support IS. Part 3 discusses the role of IS in globalization, the ethical and legal implications, and emerging trends of the future.
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OERI Contemporary World Geographies
Aline Gregorio, Jason Scogtt, Nazanin Naaghi, Waverly Ray · OERI
World Geographies: A Critical Introduction was designed to serve as a foundational resource for students taking World Regional Geography courses. It is a peer-reviewed textbook that was curated and authored by diverse geography educators, as part of the efforts of the Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) of the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges (ASCCC). This book uses ASCCC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism framework and a critical geography lens.
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Philosophy
CK12 · LibreTexts
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. Major sub-fields of academic philosophy include metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, logic and philosophy of science.