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We know how important it is to keep your course running smoothly. Stay informed with OpenStax system updates! Get real-time alerts about: 👉 Planned maintenance 👉 Downtime or service interruptions 👉 Resolved issues and performance updates 🔗 Sign up for email updates: https://ow.ly/cnHs50ZtE0R

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If you’re teaching with OpenStax this semester, we’d love to know! It doesn’t matter if you’re using OpenStax as a required course material or an optional one; we want to hear from you! 👉 Let us know you're using OpenStax in under two minutes: https://ow.ly/wx7B50ZtAJ2

OpenStax supports life science courses with: 🧬 Free online, peer-reviewed textbooks 🧬 Aligned teaching resources and technology 🧬 Accessible illustrations 🧬 Career connections Learn more: https://ow.ly/k1Hf50ZtyS8

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Why should you create a free educator account? 1️⃣ Access free teaching resources like test banks, slides, & customization tools 2️⃣ Be the first to know about new resources & technologies 3️⃣ Share content suggestions with our expert authors & editors 👉 Get started: https://ow.ly/H5tX50ZtyLE

The OpenStax Assignable first-day-of-class toolkit is here! 👉 Instructor and student YouTube videos 👉 Ready-to-use syllabus language 👉 Slide deck with access instructions & payment options 🔗 https://ow.ly/CS2750ZssnH

A new semester is the perfect time to use one of our new textbooks! They're free online, peer-reviewed, customizable, and backed by teaching resources like test banks and lecture slides. 🙌 Give them a try this fall: https://ow.ly/pEsc50Zssgn

📝 You can highlight and take notes right inside your digital OpenStax textbook. Plus, you can save them as a study guide! Check out our step-by-step guide to using these built-in tools, plus expert-backed tips for more effective reading and studying. 👉 https://ow.ly/wfVY50ZsseR

Teaching a life sciences course this fall? Try OpenStax Assignable! 🧬 LMS integration with auto-grading and grade sync 🧬 Multiple ways to engage with complex material 🧬 Affordable for students and free for instructors Learn more: https://ow.ly/1a4G50Zss95

Using an OpenStax textbook this fall? Your free instructor account unlocks teaching materials like test banks, PowerPoint slides, solutions manuals, customization tools, and more. 👉 Our blog shares how to get started: https://ow.ly/Gnrv50ZsrzR

❌ Myth: OER doesn’t come with supplemental resources. ✅ Fact: Every OpenStax textbook includes a suite of free, classroom-ready instructor resources. We give you the tools you need to teach confidently this fall. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/sbgO50Zsrhb

The OpenStax Blog has practical tips and behind-the-scenes insights on teaching with OpenStax, from instructor resources and textbook customization to accessibility and how our books are developed. 👉 Explore the latest posts: https://ow.ly/W2wk50ZsqWx

Reading the textbook is just the beginning. OpenStax Assignable helps students actively engage with course content by pairing textbook readings with reinforcement questions, videos, diagrams, and researcher profiles. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/mEC650ZsqQJ

The fall semester is here! 🎉 Whether you’re choosing course materials, finalizing your syllabus, or already teaching, the OpenStax back-to-school hub brings together the resources you need in one place. https://ow.ly/pwgJ50ZsqMZ

❌ Myth: OER is outdated. ✅ Fact: We continuously update our textbooks based on instructor feedback, new discoveries, and evolving standards, ensuring our content remains up-to-date and accurate. We revise strategically; no unnecessary new editions, no surprises. 🔗 https://ow.ly/CbIT50ZsqG5

📚 Keeping textbooks fresh and reliable is essential for student success. That's why we continually update and improve our titles to meet the evolving needs of educators and students. ➡️ Learn more about our revision process: https://ow.ly/RKKE50ZsqxU

Are you using OpenStax this fall? Let us know by completing our usage form! It only takes a minute, and it helps us understand how openly licensed, peer-reviewed course materials are reaching students and supporting educators. https://ow.ly/f2G850ZsquL

🔬Build lesson plans with evidence-based active learning strategies while cutting your lesson planning prep time! 📚 EduStax is a free beta tool that builds lesson plans grounded in research-based pedagogy. Join us to learn more! 🔗 https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5454925/85AF4E053EFB51DE81539DE2440FDBB8

OpenStax Assignable is our official teaching and learning platform! ⏯️ Watch Rice University professor Lesa Tran Lu break down what you need to know about Assignable in under 60 seconds: https://ow.ly/1IV150ZsqsT

When course materials aren’t accessible, students pay the price with debt, stress, and lost opportunities. We’re committed to changing that story by centering accessibility in every textbook and tool we publish. 🔗 Learn more about our accessibility initiatives: https://ow.ly/mBOL50Zsqnq

🧠 Student reading engagement improves with structured assignments and frequent progress checks. Learn how to build both inside the LMS you already use with OpenStax Assignable. 🗓️ Join tomorrow's session to learn more! 🔗 https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5450948/C032CAEC4A49910D685D86AE0A4D1634

We’ve made it simple to integrate your OpenStax textbook with your LMS, like Blackboard or Canvas. In our blog, we dive into our two most popular LMS integration tools: OpenStax Assignable (our custom assignment builder) and course cartridges. 👉 https://ow.ly/g1kA50Zsqiy

There's still time to set up your free educator account! Unlock your book's FREE instructor resources like test banks, lecture slides, and customization tools. 👉 Create your account: https://ow.ly/fp4i50Zsq5r

🗺️ Project Based Learning drives student learning, but how do you implement it effectively without overhauling your course? 🍎 Join us for a 45-minute session and learn practical strategies for implementing PBL in just 1 unit. 🗓️🔗 https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5449365/2E657422A7D5159A9CB6C58462BC6B37

❌ Myth: OER providers don’t offer courseware. ✅ Fact: OpenStax does. And we believe in giving instructors choice. Whether you're looking for online homework, AI tools, or lab manuals, OpenStax offers flexible, low-cost options aligned with our free digital textbooks. https://ow.ly/eMfU50Zsq3r

Our textbooks aren't only available online; they're also available in print! This gives students the freedom to learn their way and instructors more flexibility in the classroom. 📚 Order your copy today: https://ow.ly/Luz150ZspT6 P.S. Campus bookstores can order in bulk, too!

📢 Join our final Intro to OpenStax webinar of the back-to-school season! We'll share tips and tricks for using our resources in college courses. It's perfect for newcomers, long-time users, and everyone in between! ⏰ Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. CDT 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/ajIq50ZspZn

📚🔬 Build connections from your lesson content (like homeostasis in animals) to real careers (like veterinary technicians) using OpenStax's new Career Explorer Guides. Join us tomorrow for a deep dive into these new resources! https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5449303/1D330C02326086D55AD40D22C647A1EF

OpenStax Assignable layers our textbooks with reinforcement questions, cumulative practice, and videos, giving students multiple ways to engage with content and build lasting understanding. Time-saving. Simple to use. Affordable. Explore the 5-minute interactive demo: https://ow.ly/prUt50ZqOSb

Myth: OER means unreviewed community content. OpenStax: subject matter expert authors, structured editorial review, accuracy checking, scope-and-sequence alignment, biannual updates, public errata documentation. The difference is: we don’t charge students to access that expertise.

Wondering how OpenStax textbooks are made? 📚 From expert authors to accessibility checks to continuous updates, our transparent process ensures high-quality, reliable, and openly licensed resources you can trust. ➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/nH6350Zqf8S

Back-to-school season is here. Let's make your course setup simple with our guide! Learn how to: 📚 Access your free textbook & instructor resources 📚 Set up Assignable, our custom assignment builder 📚 Create your educator account 📚 Order print copies 👉 https://ow.ly/i5Fl50Zqf2x

Designing for accessibility doesn’t just help students with disabilities. It helps make an amazing education accessible for all! Learn about our approach: https://openstax.org/blog/how-openstax-helps-institutions-meet-doj-ada-title-ii-digital-accessibility-requirements

👋 New to OpenStax or need a refresher? Join our webinar to learn how to: ✅ Access free textbooks and instructor resources ✅ Start using Assignable ✅ Find aligned edtech tools and customize content 📅 August 19 at 3:00 p.m. CDT 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/wapp50ZqeQO

Many students face expectations that aren’t explicitly listed in a syllabus. College Success author Dr. Amy Baldwin shares practical ways to improve your syllabus & bring the “hidden curriculum” into the open to better support students. 👉 Discover the hidden curriculum: https://ow.ly/ahQL50ZqeZU

Our back-to-school hub brings together all the tools, tips, and resources you need to confidently teach with OpenStax this fall. ▶️ Watch on-demand webinars 🔎 Browse helpful blog posts 📚 Explore new textbooks 🎓 Set up Assignable 🍎 Access free instructor resources 👉 https://ow.ly/qK1350Zqevh

What is OpenStax? 📚 🌏 We’ve grown from a small open content initiative to the world’s largest publisher of free, openly licensed textbooks, now used at 71% of U.S. colleges and in 172 countries. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Qr0P50Zqefe

🖥️ Free webinar: OpenStax Assignable: Bring your textbook to life Assign readings, assessments, and interactive activities in your LMS. See Assignable in action and how simple it is to start using this fall. ⏰ Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. CDT 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/Z2RW50ZqeHU

👋 New to OpenStax or want a refresher? Join us tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. CDT to learn how to: ✅ Access our free digital textbooks ✅ Access free instructor resources, like test banks and slides ✅ Start using Assignable, our custom assignment builder 👉 Save your spot: https://ow.ly/PcFh50ZqeoL

Structured course design is critically important in life science courses. Assignable supports that need directly within your LMS and starts at only $15 per student per semester. Try Assignable for life sciences: https://www2.openstax.org/bluesky-life-sciences-assignable

Build engaging assignments without starting from scratch. OpenStax Assignable pairs textbook readings with expert-written questions, videos, diagrams, and more. Complete with LMS integration, auto-grading, and grade sync. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zLFg50Zqem7

One of the biggest advantages of using OpenStax? The flexibility to make the content your own! ✏️📚 Whether you want to add local examples, change the order of chapters, or align materials with your unique teaching style, you can. 👉 Learn how to customize your textbook: https://ow.ly/iCYm50ZqcOJ

See OpenStax Assignable in action! Join our webinar to learn: ✅ How to create and customize assignments ✅ What new features are coming next ✅ How to start using Assignable this fall 📅 August 12 at 11:00 a.m. CDT https://ow.ly/Klyy50Zqeb9

Choice, accessibility, and affordability are core pillars of the OpenStax experience. That's why we offer our trusted online textbooks in softcover print! It’s the same content you love, in the format you need. 📚 Order your print copy today: https://ow.ly/rJ7Z50ZqeiM

Start the semester strong with OpenStax's affordable, flexible course materials! With 80+ free online textbooks and aligned teaching resources, we help both you and your students save money without sacrificing quality. Join us on August 11 at 12:00 p.m. CDT to learn more: https://ow.ly/5WhC50Zqe2t

Using OpenStax Assignable this fall? Grab our first-day-of-class toolkit, your one-stop resource to get your course up and running smoothly! Inside, you’ll find ready-to-use syllabus language, payment instructions, & more. 🔗 Download now: https://ow.ly/S9FY50Zqbzo

Go beyond the book with OpenStax Assignable! 🌟 Create engaging, textbook-aligned assignments directly in your LMS 🌟 Complete with auto-grading, grade sync, and flexible assignment options 🌟 Starts at $15 per student, per semester 🌟 Free for instructors Learn more: https://ow.ly/bTFJ50Zqbv9

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