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Online Textbooks

What are Online Textbooks?

• Online textbooks can be accessed through FCPS 24/7 and eCart.
• Online textbooks offer resources to differentiate and enrich student learning.
• Online textbooks allow for personalized learning. They can include built-in features such as:
  • Read Aloud
  • Highlighting
  • Dictionaries and Glossaries
  • Videos
  • Flashcards

Pilot Program:

• FCPS initiated a Social Studies Online Textbook pilot during the 2010-2011 school year.
• 7,937 students participated in the pilot along with approximately 113 teachers.
  
• 8 middle schools and 10 high schools participated in the pilot utilizing the online textbook and resources in 7th grade History and HS government classes.

• As a result of a successful pilot, FCPS will implement online textbooks in grades 7-12 for all core social studies courses.
• Online subscriptions will be purchased centrally and each school will have printed textbooks available for student use.