{"id":67,"date":"2017-04-26T18:36:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-26T18:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/widowprod.rccc.edu\/academics\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T20:41:41","slug":"digital-solutions-online-learning-materials-and-e-texts-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rccc.edu\/academics\/digital-solutions-online-learning-materials-and-e-texts-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Learning Materials and e-Textbooks (Electronic Textbooks) FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Academic Programs<\/p>\n

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About Academic Programs<\/a><\/p>\n

General Education Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n

Career Explorer<\/a><\/p>\n

Online Learning Materials and e-Textbooks (Electronic Textbooks) FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n

Open Door Policy<\/a><\/p>\n

North Carolina Global Distinction Initiative<\/a><\/p>\n

Schedule of Courses<\/a><\/p>\n

Understanding Course Section Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n

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Arts & Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n

Health, Education, & Cosmetology<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Service<\/a><\/p>\n

Technical Programs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers digital solutions for many of its courses. Not only are such solutions more affordable than buying traditional textbooks, but they also offer more interactive, exciting, and engaging educational experiences.<\/p>\n

What digital solutions are offered at Rowan-Cabarrus?<\/h2>\n

Digital solutions provide a completely digital experience that is accessed directly through the College\u2019s Learning Management System (LMS),\u00a0such as Blackboard and Canvas. Digital Solutions include publisher software, online learning materials (including platforms and assignment portals), and e-Textbooks (or e-Texts) adopted by the College.<\/p>\n

How do students access digital learning materials for their class?<\/h2>\n

When students log into their course site in the LMS, digital solutions are available and ready to use. Make sure the pop-up blocker is disabled within the browser. Students may also add the software or e-Text to the approved or allowed list within the pop-up blocker application.<\/p>\n

What if students need assistance?<\/h2>\n

Faculty members have been trained to help with digital solutions (or can put students in touch with customer support through the publisher). The Tutoring Centers on North or South Campus can also provide assistance.<\/p>\n

Do certain internet browsers work better?<\/h2>\n

Yes! Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Google Chrome are recommended for the College’s LMS; sometimes, Internet Explorer presents compatibility issues for Blackboard in general.<\/p>\n

What benefits are associated with digital solutions?<\/h2>\n

Through this initiative, students have access to course materials on day one; no more sold-out bookstores! Students also notice lower costs, additional (and usually free) resources, no access codes, and the ability to pay for materials at the time of registration (shows up as a \u201cmaterials cost\u201d on bills and receipts).<\/p>\n

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Other Helpful Information<\/h2>\n
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  • Publisher content usually launches in a new window; therefore, all pop-up blockers need to be disabled or set to allow publisher content to launch properly (if students do not wish to completely disable the pop-up blocker).<\/li>\n
  • Digital solutions at Rowan-Cabarrus are platform independent, meaning they are accessible on phones, tablets, iPads, laptops, etc.<\/li>\n
  • e-Texts,\u00a0including videos, quizzes, charts, and presentations, offer multiple modes of instruction for all learners.<\/li>\n
  • Provided content is ADA-compliant and will adjust to students\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n
  • Finally, students are encouraged to attend class (or reach out to their faculty member by email) before purchasing any additional materials. The bookstore offers optional, loose-leaf versions of all e-textbooks, but they are at an additional cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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