I went to a workshop at the Library EDGE on March 25th. The workshop was an Alternative Textbook Grant Information session. The only people that ended up attending the workshop was Brooke and I so the session was very informal and not too lengthy. At first, the speaker seemed very confused as to why Brooke and I were there. We explained that we had learned about alternative textbooks in our technology class and were attending the session to learn more about the opportunities that OU provides regarding alternative textbooks. The speaker explained to us how the Alternative Textbook Grants work at OU and its successes in the past. OU has saved almost a million dollars from alternative textbooks, so this idea is becoming more and more beneficial to students and parents. He explained that last year, eleven people received funding through this grant and this year there are currently 14 applicants. The application closes on Friday. The speaker showed us how to access the alternative textbooks on the library website and had some physical books for us to look through. As a future teacher, I can use this in many ways. I can find alternative textbooks that have already been made to use and edit for my own classroom. Furthermore, if I am interested and have the funding, I now know the basics of how an alternative textbook is created, shared, and used. I am glad that I went to this workshop and feel more educated about alternative textbooks!
