What is DayOne Access?

DayONE Access is the name of GTCCs inclusive access program ensuring that all students have fair and equitable access to course materials on the first day of classes. Inclusive access is a method of providing access to digital course materials inside of CANVAS, our Learning Management System, when an instructor uses interactive course software platforms or eBooks in place of printed text. The program allows GTCC to reduce student material costs in comparison to traditional print text or paper access codes, and ensures that every student has easy access in CANVAS on the first day of class. In short, we have upgraded our course materials model to combine affordability and ease of access with 21st-century educational tools.

Learn More -Link-DayONE Access

GTCC Bookstore DayONE Access Page

Visit the GTCC Bookstore page: GTCC Bookstore DayONE Access Page
Click on the Publisher icon
Watch the video or read the webpage content to learn how to set up DayONE Access, an eBook or Publisher Courseware

Benefits to Students

For Faculty: More information from our DayONE Access partner, visit the VitalSource link-> Day One Access

30%-50% lower pricing than for printed textbooks.
Course materials available on DayONE of your class with no waiting in line for textbooks or shipping time/cost.
Your course materials are never out of stock and we don't leave you waiting for an online order or special order.
Increased interaction with course content leading to greater success in the course.
Your backpack gets a lot lighter to carry.
You can still print from most eBooks included in DayONE. Just hole punch and place in a binder just the pages and chapters you'd like to review more thoroughly.
Faculty select whether to participate in DayONE. In fact at GTCC the entire department agrees to participate, ensuring that all sections use the same digital course materials and their is no confusion on which book to get.
DayONE materials offer many digital learning materials such as quizzes, tutorials, and videos to help you succeed, which are not offered in traditional books.

What are the main goals of using DayONE Access?

Reduce the overall cost of course materials.
Provide access on the first day of classes to products which improve educational outcomes for students.

The Process is Simple

When an instructor decides to include use of an interactive courseware platform or eBook in their curriculum, discount pricing is negotiated by the DayONE Access program.
Access to digital course materials is provided automatically for every student on the roster on the first day of class inside of CANVAS.
When a student registers for a DayONE Access class, a courseware fee will be assessed along with tuition for this class. This fee covers the cost of the digital course materials. The student can view their charges on Self Service, https://selfservice.gtcc.edu/Student/Finance.
During the drop/add period, students who choose not to use DayONE Access have the ability to opt out of the program in Canvas. By opting out, students will lose access to the digital course materials for their course. If you do nothing you will stay opted in. Students can opt out through the 8th day of classes (6th day during summer term) using the DayONE Access link in CANVAS, but after that trial period no changes can be made.
Students that opt out, or drop the course, will receive a refund for the course materials fee.

What is an eBook, digital textbook, or SmartBook?

An eBook, or electronic book, is a digital version of a book that can be read on a computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device.
A Smartbook is a type of digital textbook that contains enhanced and adaptive features.

What is an Access Code?

An access code or product key code is a unique string of characters, numbers and letters, that are used to verify the student has purchased access to a software program.
The student can redeem the code or enter the access code to access the digital textbook and/or courseware.

What is Publisher Courseware?

Publisher courseware is supplemental material, (digital content), that can include online quizzes, assignments, and interactive learning tools provided by a textbook publisher. Courseware is used as a companion to an e-book/digital textbook. The following are examples of courseware: Pearson's MyLab, McGraw Hill's Connect, and Cengage's MindTap. At GTCC publisher courseware is integrated and synced to the Canvas LMS.

Digital courseware has multiple benefits for the instructor and students. It reduces the amount of time instructors spend creating content and grading assignments. Assignments are auto graded in courseware platforms and can be customized for each course. The grades are synced to the Canvas LMS. Instructors can also set the courseware assignments to allow practice attempts for students as a study tool. Students are able to see their assignment grades right away, in addition to any test grades.

What are Learning Tools?

Learning tools are non-textbook based, digital materials that are offered by vendors other than the publishers. The tools include products like communication tools, simulations, games, video feedback programs, software and video tutorials. At GTCC we use Studio video as a learning tool on the Canvas LMS platform.

To visit the DayONE Access page visit: GTCC Jamestown Bookstore: DayONE Access Information Page