And parents and educators are amongst the biggest resistors to change. During my weekly follow ups with students and parents this became awfully evident.
Parent: When will my child get their book, they have been in the course a month already?
Me: As we discussed when I called before this course does not have a print textbook, the materials are all online.
Parent: So I have to order it online? I thought I paid for the class already.
Me:. No ma'am, its online in the course, your daughter can read it on the screen or download and print it if she chooses
Parent: how can I get a copy?
Me: well she can save a copy for you too, if you want to have your own.
Parent: well that's different.
Me: yes, online textbooks are pretty convenient, better for the environment and they save on shipping or returning the book.
Parent: well I know education is costing lost of money and I have heard that you all don't have enough books for students. Perhaps after I print my copy I should send it back to you so you have one
Me: Hmmm....That's sweet of you to offer, but I don't think so. I have my online version too.
Parent: OK, you let me know if you change your mind. I know teacher's don't make much and you probably can't afford your own.
Now wasn't that sweet?
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