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Session Description:
Digital course materials and access codes can offer an enticing package, especially as instructors are making the transition to new ways of teaching. But these new tools bring a new set of questions about student privacy, for-profit incentives, and access across the digital divide.
In this session we will explore the opportunities and challenges presented by digital-only course materials so you can make the best decision for your instruction and your students.
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