Course: Textbook Development-II (6553) Semester: Autumn, 2022

Assignment -02

Q.1 What are some relevant training methods for groups and adult learners?
Ans-
For the most part, adults choose to be in a learning environment; they
understand how the content applies to their lives, and they see a direct
connection between learning the material and being more successful.

Understanding the motivation adults have to learn as well as the most effective
methods to teach them is critical to the success of your training programs, so here
are five tips for improving your internal training programs and engaging
participants.

1. Get them involved.

Most people retain information more thoroughly and for a longer period of time
when they can interact with the material. Some effective ways to keep adult
learners engaged include the following:

 Group activities and discussions

 Role playing
 Real-life examples and scenarios
For example, if you are conducting a sales training course, you could pair up the
participants and have one be the salesperson and the other a customer. Then,
you could present them with a scenario and have them play out the situation.
They could also switch roles to see what it’s like on the opposing side.
One important aspect to remember with group activities like this is to discuss
them as a class. Actually doing the activity helps participants experience situations
from different sides of the spectrum, but analyzing the activity shows them the
lessons to be learned and allows them to take away some key points.

2. Show them value and relevance.

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If adults are going to spend their precious time, and sometimes even personal
money, to take a training course, they want to be able to see how the training is
going to improve their skills and increase their knowledge base and marketability.
Training should provide practical solutions that are applicable to the participants’
jobs. For example, a company providing sales training for a new product could
first show everyone how to properly use the product, and then allow them to test
it out themselves. The employees will have hands-on experience and be more
knowledgeable when selling the product.
3. Share their experience.

Adults have gained a lot of experience, work-related and personal, and giving
them the opportunity to share that experience helps them and other participants;
the instructor doesn’t have to do all of the talking, but participants can learn from
each other as well.

Try to connect their experiences with the new content to show relevance. Also,
use discussion questions to get the learners to share instances when they have
dealt with a certain problem or process, and then sharing various experiences can
facilitate more learning and keep everyone engaged.
For example, if an instructor is talking about protocol for avoiding legal
implications, someone in the class might have had a specific experience with the
topic that could provide participants with a practical and relatable approach to
handling situations. Often, instructors can provide generic examples, but it’s also
the examples that the participants encounter at their jobs that can really
reinforce the material.

4. Make scoring friendly.

Adults typically appreciate having some control over their learning experience. To
give them this control, you can avoid quantitative scoring for assessments or
allow a number of corrective attempts before the final results are recorded.
Avoiding letter grades removes pressure and allows participants to focus on the
actual learning without the pressure of being scored.

Alternatives to traditional assessments include the following:

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 Skills demonstrations: Participants can show what they learned by

demonstrating their skills in a realistic job environment or by
completing a relevant task. This will show their understanding of how
to apply the content in addition to their knowledge about the
subject.
 Discussion questions: Instructors can gauge participants’
understanding of the material by posing questions that call for
detailed responses.
 Group activities: By observing how learners contribute to group
activities, instructors can measure their level of competence with the
subject matter.
5. Be positive and supportive.

In order to create and maintain a successful training environment, instructors

should keep the atmosphere professional yet friendly and treat participants with
respect. A positive, supportive atmosphere should encourage the learners to
share their opinions and experiences.

In addition, allowing mistakes gives the learners more freedom and motivation to
participate. There is usually a way to put a positive twist on an incorrect answer
and turn it into a lesson by using supporting explanations and relevant examples.

Another approach is to ask open-ended questions that don’t have a wrong

answer, if possible. That way, participants’ answers are all valued, and the
instructor can guide the discussion to get to the best option or solution.

Q.2 Critically analyze development of copy right material. Mention some of the
considerations, while developing copyright materials.
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"Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title
17, U.S. Code) to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary,
dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is
available to both published and unpublished works. Section 106 of the 1976
Copyright Act generally gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to do and
to authorize others to do the following:
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+ To reproduce the work in copies or ;

+ To prepare derivative works based upon the work;
+ To distribute copies or phonorecords of the work to the public by sale or other
transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending;
+ To perform the work publicly, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and
choreographic works, pantomimes, and motion pictures and other audiovisual
works;
+ To display the work publicly, in the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and
choreographic works, pantomimes, and pictorial, graphic, or sculptural works,
including the individual images of a motion picture or other audiovisual work; and
+ In the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of a
digital audio transmission.
In addition, certain authors of works of visual art have the rights of attribution
and integrity as described in section 106A of the 1976 Copyright Act."
Among its several other provisions, Circular 1 states:
"Copyright protects ''original works of authorship'' that are fixed in a tangible
form of expression."
"Copyright protection subsists from the time the work is created in fixed form.
The copyright in the work of authorship immediately becomes the property of the
author who created the work. Only the author or those deriving their rights
through the author can rightfully claim copyright. In the case of works made for
hire, the employer and not the employee is considered to be the author. Section
101 of the copyright law defines a "work made for hire" as: (1) a work prepared
by an employee within the scope of his or her employment; or (2) a work specially
ordered or commissioned for use as a contribution to a collective work, as a part
of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a
supplementary work, as a compilation, as an instructional text, as a test, as
answer material for a test, or as an atlas, if the parties expressly agree in a written
instrument signed by them that the work shall be considered a work made for
hire...... The authors of a joint work are co-owners of the copyright in the work,
unless there is an agreement to the contrary."
and
"Copyright in each separate contribution to a periodical or other collective work is
distinct from copyright in the collective work as a whole and vests initially with
the author of the contribution."
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Section I -- Ownership Principles

MSU follows standard academic practice in disclaiming ownership of, and

royalties proceeding from, traditional academic works (books, essays, works of
art, musical compositions and recordings, and the like), unless one or more
"Special Circumstances" exist.  The Special Circumstances that cause the
University to retain copyright ownership are set forth in Section II, below. Works
for which Special Circumstances exist and of which the University retains
ownership are called "University-owned" works in this Policy.

It is also the tradition at Michigan State University and its peer institutions for
eligible "University Authors" to share in third-party licensing revenue received by
the University in those cases where Special Circumstances cause the University to
retain copyright ownership. Eligible University Authors are identified in Section III.

Students who author or create copyrighted works which are submitted to meet
course requirements own the copyrights in such works, even if they have been
created using University facilities. Neither the course instructor nor the University
may utilize or distribute student-owned copyrighted works for purposes beyond
those of the course in which they are submitted without obtaining the written
permission of the student. Students also own the copyrights in their theses and
dissertations.

Section II -- Special Circumstances in which the University Retains Copyright

Ownership

The University retains the ownership of copyrighted works created by one or

more of its employees within the scope of their employment whenever at least
one of the following Special Circumstances applies:

1. Creation of the work involved substantial2 use without charge of

equipment, materials, or staff services of any of the various units of the
University;
2. Creation of the work was supported with money, released time3 , or other
substantial2 resources from any unit of the University;
3. Creation of the work was directly commissioned4 by the University or one of
its units, where the employee(s) who created the work did so using some
part of the time for which compensation was received from any University
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budget, including any grant or contract budget administered by the

University or any budget based on special legislative appropriations; or
4. Creation of the work occurs in University-approved faculty outside work for
pay, if in the opinion of the administrators approving such outside work for
pay the work predictably competes with University functions or products
that are, or reasonably might be, developed and offered by the University
in the furtherance of its mission.

In some cases, University units may wish to provide substantial support for the
creation of copyrightable works without such support constituting a Special
Circumstance. (For example, manuscript completion subventions are common in
certain disciplines.) In such event, the unit should contact the Office of the
Provost prior to providing the support. The Office of the Provost shall have
discretion to grant a waiver in appropriate cases, after obtaining the agreement of
all units providing support for the work in question.

Payment of salary to an individual on sabbatical shall not be construed as support

for the creation of a specific work, and hence shall not by itself constitute a
Special Circumstance.

Any person who has a question as to whether the creation of a particular work
falls within the scope of employment and/or qualifies under one or more of the
Special Circumstances should initiate an inquiry with the Office of the Provost as
soon as possible after the question arises.

Section III -- University Authors of Works Owned by MSU

For the purposes of this Policy, a University Author of a work is anyone of the
following who, in the scope of his/her employment at the University, authors or
creates, either alone or in collaboration with others, a University-owned work:

a. faculty member,
b. specialist,
c. librarian,
d. executive manager,
e. postdoctoral research fellow,
f. research associate appointed through the academic personnel system,
g. MSU Extension or Experiment Station field staff member,
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h. FRIB/NSCL continuing appointment system staff member,

i. graduate or graduate professional student conducting academic research
or creative activity, or
j. undergraduate student conducting academic research or creative activity.

Any member of the University community who contributes to the creation of a

University-owned work may be treated as a University Author with respect to that
work upon the written agreement of all authors or creators of that work who are
themselves University Authors.

In addition, the Office of the Provost shall have discretion to enter into
agreements whereby University Author status is granted to and accepted by other
individuals who hold a copyright interest in a given work and who assign such
interest to the University.

If for a given University-owned work there exists no living or dead University

Author, then the provisions of this Policy regarding University Authors are
inapplicable to that work.

Section IV -- External Constraints on Copyright Ownership

Copyrighted works created by University employees and produced under grants

to the University from the federal government or other extramural funding
sources, or produced under contracts between the University and third parties,
shall be subject to the contract or grant with respect to copyright ownership,
distribution and use, and other rights.

Q.3 Define information superhighway. How it is helpful in e learning?

Ans-

Information superhighway is a term that was used mainly in the 1990s to describe
a national communications network that would span the United States and allow
Americans to quickly access and exchange information via voice, data, video and
other services.
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The term information superhighway is closely associated with the politician Al

Gore Jr., who championed the benefits of a high-speed information network as
early as 1978 and, as vice president during the Clinton Administration, promoted
the concept of an information superhighway on the national stage. The
information superhighway would bring benefits such as better education to
citizens, regardless of income level.

The term, however, has accrued various meanings. Some dictionaries define the
information superhighway as a synonym for the Internet. It is also used to refer to
a global information network of communication systems, (including telephone,
cable television and satellite communications networks) accessed for a flat fee or
pay-per-use. Other languages have similar terms. Infobahn (after the
German autobahn) refers to a high-speed computer network, as does the
word infostrada, the name for a prototype information network built in Poland in
the early 1970s.

While intended as a metaphor, the term information superhighway could soon

refer to actual highways, as the "connected car," or cars equipped with Internet
access, communicate with each other on the road.

Q.4 What is style manual? Also differntiate between international style guide
and academic style guide.
Ans-
A style manual provides the writing rules for this particular academic discipline.
When you follow those rules, you can produce a work whose form is recognizable
by other readers in the discipline. When all members of a discipline write
professional articles in a common form, they can more easily understand one
another. The style manual helps keep the members of a discipline in touch with
one another.
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Following the manual will cause you to present your paper in a consistent and
readable form. Each manual will include information such as how wide your
margins should be, how to present tables or illustrations, how to cite research
within the text of the paper, what to document, how to abbreviate, and whether
to write numbers as words or figures. The manual will explain how and when to
make title pages and how to write headings within your paper. For example, if
you have several sections in the main body of your paper, you may want to put a
heading before each section. The style manual will tell you whether to capitalize
that heading or whether to center it. When you use a style manual, your writing
style will be consistent throughout your paper; it also will be understandable to
the reader because your reader also will be a scholar who knows these standards.

Remember that your style manual fundamentally is used to locate rules about
how to present the form and shape of your paper; however, some style manuals
include sections about how to approach the subject matter of your research
paper. Those sections often review how to select a topic, use the library, compile
a bibliography, and take notes. Although these sections are not exhaustive, they
may provide enough guidance for you to get started on your paper.

Usually, you will not use the manual to create the ideas in your paper; you will
use it to determine form. Because you concern yourself with form after you
generate content, you may not consult the style manual until you reach the final
drafts of your paper. If you try to make your rough drafts conform to the style
manual, you may slow down your creative process and interrupt your good
thinking. If you are writing your first research paper and never have used a style
manual before, wait until you reach the last stages of writing before you consult
one for rules of form. At that point you will be ready to discover how to write
headings, present numbers, create bibliographies, etc.

If, however, you are writing a thesis or a long research paper, you may want to
consult the manual earlier so you do not have to rewrite parts of your paper. For
example, if you consult the manual for bibliographic form, you can record your
sources correctly as you go. When you finish your paper, you will not have to
rewrite your bibliography (which can be several pages long) or go back to the
library to search for bibliographic information you did not retrieve when you had
the source. Graduate students will do themselves a favor by using a single style
manual consistently throughout their graduate work so they can become familiar
with the style requirements before the students begin their thesis work.
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Choose a style manual according to your purpose. If you are writing an article for
an academic journal, select the style used by that journal. If you are writing for a
professor, ask her/his preference. Generally speaking, if you are writing
behavioral, scientific, or social scientific research, use APA. If you are writing
artistic or humanistic work, use MLA. Keep in mind that these are not the only
two styles available; you may select the style that best fits your preferences and
those of your reader.

Q.5 How textbooks are converted from print to electronic format and what are
their benefits?
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As an educator, you’re used to seeing hundreds, or even thousands, of books
stored in your textbook room. In those stacks are out-of-date editions printed
before new state standards were adopted. There are books with torn or missing
pages. Plus, books have gone missing over the years. While K-12 schools have
traditionally used printed textbooks, they are now turning to the benefits of
digital textbooks. 
Are digital textbooks better than traditional textbooks? What are the benefits of
digital textbooks? Read on to find out why they make content easier to access,
more engaging and even more customizable. Here are 12 reasons digital
textbooks are the best option for K-12 schools, teachers and learners.
Why are online textbooks better?
Environmentally-friendly
According to the University of Michigan, 30 million trees were cut down last year
to print traditional textbooks. Trees remove harmful carbon dioxide and provide
oxygen, which is essential for creating cleaner air. By using digital versus physical
textbooks, your school district can help support a stronger, healthier
environment. 
Accessible anywhere
Printed textbooks can be forgotten at home or at school. The online versions,
though, can be accessed on a computer, a Chromebook or even a phone, so
there’s no downtime to learning.
Learners and teachers can access eBooks anywhere from any device since
publishers make them compatible for different devices. It makes it easy for
schools to transition between remote, hybrid and in-person learning since the
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content is available in different formats. Digital textbooks can also be

downloaded, so students can use them offline if internet service isn’t available.
Why should schools use digital textbooks?
Cost-effective
When comparing traditional textbooks versus digital textbooks, there is a cost
factor. E-textbooks are more affordable for schools, especially when new editions
come into play. When a traditional textbook publisher releases a new edition,
those have to be purchased by a school or a district. Updated online textbooks, on
the other hand, don’t require a hefty price tag or shipping costs. In fact, Public
School Review found that digital versions are 53% cheaper than new printed
textbooks.
Instant delivery
With digital options, schools no longer need to order textbooks and wait for them
to be delivered to the school. Online books are available instantly. Instead of
having students and families line up to pick up their books, the content can simply
be downloaded to a device. This is also a great solution if a school decides mid-
year to add a supplemental textbook or purchase books for specific learners.  
No storage needed
Imagine a world where classrooms don’t need to find a place to fit stacks of
traditional textbooks. With digital textbooks, space opens up for learning centers
or more student movement in the classroom. Schools also don’t have to store
new textbooks in a textbook room and spend time keeping track of each book.
Automatic updates
Traditionally, publishers update K-12 textbooks every several years. Once new
editions are written, schools then have to purchase them, wait for them to ship
and store them. With digital textbooks, any update can be made automatically
with no down-time. That means your school district curriculum stays relevant and
aligned with standards and current events.
Why should teachers use digital textbooks?
Customizable
Teachers can easily see how their learners perform when they use digital
textbooks. That allows for customizing lessons and assignments for groups or
individual students. Font sizes for online books can also be enlarged and page
brightness can be turned up or down. Page colors can often be inverted, too,
which helps some learners see the content more easily. Read-aloud versions of
the text are also available to help students who need that accommodation. 
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Collaborative
Online textbooks also give teachers the chance to collaborate with the class or
allow learners to share with each other. They can share notes, ideas and
questions directly through the digital textbook or an online hub related to the
text. Collaboration makes learning more meaningful and helps students
comprehend content more thoroughly.
Self-directed
Online textbook formats empower learners by giving them the chance to learn at
their own pace. 
Students can visit hyperlinks that take them to additional reading. This can help
them better understand a concept or allow for further learning if they’re
interested in a topic. Learners can also bookmark pages as they read and quickly
return to them later for review.
Online editions of textbooks also often include audio and video links. These
options personalize the experience for students with different learning
styles. Many eBooks also provide students with quizzes or practice questions
based off of chapters they’ve just read. Students can use these to take
responsibility for their own learning without outside instruction.
Why are eBooks better for students?
Familiar
Students are constantly immersed in technology and social media. Another one of
the benefits of digital textbooks is that the format mirrors how kids absorb
content in their daily lives. By embracing digital textbooks versus printed
textbooks, school districts teach learners in the way that is most familiar to
them.  
Interactive
Another one of the huge benefits of digital textbooks is that they are interactive.
K-12 learners can’t mark up a printed textbook, but they can interact with an
online book. Teachers no longer need to make photocopies of book pages in
order for students to highlight and make annotations directly on the text.
Learners can also search for key terms and quickly copy and paste quotes into
their notes. 
Portable
When course content is loaded onto a device, students don’t have to lug heavy
textbooks around in a backpack. It makes their lives much easier by being able to
carry their math, language arts, social studies, science and other textbooks on one
device.
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The best option for K-12 school districts

If your school district wants to re-envision your technology integration, consider
the benefits of digital textbooks in the classroom. Not only are they a more
affordable solution than traditional versions, but they also make it easy to
customize learning experiences. Look beyond printed textbooks so your students
can easily learn from anywhere.