House Higher Education Study Committee Columbus State Community College September 9, 2013 Kristen Hurd Marketing Director

Student Spending on Textbooks Students on average spent $292 on textbooks last fall term. Spending is Down 11% Student Monitor Lifestyle & Media study

Students See Value in Digital Tools Students agree that technology can boost academic performance and want more technology in the classroom 61% of instructors think that students use IT effectively But only 42% of students think that instructors provide adequate training and support to use IT effectively Cengage/Eduventures Study, 2012

Instructors Increasingly Value Digital More instructors prefer to use technology to support their courses… Which statement best describes your preference regarding the use of technology in courses? Technology in courses positively impacts student engagement … and a growing majority now believe that technology positively impacts student engagement Cengage/Eduventures Study, 2012

MindTap And now were developing a highly innovative new system that will deliver personalized learning experiences We have created integrated applications, customized and focused on improving educational outcomes, bundled with services Solutions Over time, we migrated to eBooks and other digital products, making our assets available online and in portable forms eBooks We started with leading textbook franchises, encyclopedias, and primary source documents Print Past Today That is Why We Are Evolving

- Digital Revenue: 37.5% in Nearly 90% of titles available in digital format - eBooks, homework solutions, MindTap Cengage Learning and Digital Digital

MindTap is an all-inclusive solution that moves beyond ebooks and stand-alone software platforms. Built around a core set of Cengage Learning content, the Experience uses an app platform to scale into a solution that is personalized by the professor for the student. 8 Fully integrated digital solution, content and services Cloud-based App delivery Device independent Cengage Learning and Digital MindTap: The Personal Learning Experience

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Service is our Key Differentiator Digital Solution Coordinators: Proactive support from set-up to completion from a dedicated team Implementation & Training Specialist: On-campus consultation/training with instructors, IT staff and LMS administrators Technology Power User: Experienced instructors share their technology and classroom insights about digital solutions. Tech Support: Phone support, 24/7 online portal 10

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