In This Issue
- Money-Saving Options for Your Students
- New & Improved "First Day of Class" Websites
- There's Still Time to Sign Up for Faculty Network Training
- Assignment Zero -- Coming to Your WileyPLUS Course
- A New Way for Instructors to Contact Their WileyPLUS Account Manager
- New Student Handout Available
- Announcing WileyPLUS for Dummies
- Technical Support Hours and Contact Info
- Newsletter Archive and Subscription Area
Money-Saving Options for Your Students
As the start of the fall term approaches we want to remind you that your students have several options on how to purchase access to your WileyPLUS course. Your students will be unaware of these options prior to making their purchase decision. In previous surveys, many students said that if they had known about these options before buying their book they would have chosen differently. Since we do not have an opportunity to communicate with your students before they register for WileyPLUS, we are asking you to let them know about these options:
Students save 60% when they use the online text contained in WileyPLUS!
As you know, WileyPLUS contains a full online version of the textbook. Many students are choosing not to buy a printed copy of the textbook at all and are instead using the online version. Purchasing access to WileyPLUS via eCommerce will save your students approximately 60% of what they would otherwise pay for a new textbook. Students should be directed to the following URL to buy their WileyPLUS registration code online: http://www.wiley.com/college/buywileyplus.
If your students would like to view the online book before making a decision, please direct them to the WileyPLUS demo for the title you are using. To access the demo, have them go to the main landing page on the Wiley Higher Education website for your textbook (http://www.wiley.com/college/author_last_name), click on "WileyPLUS," and then click on "View Demo." Each demo contains one chapter's worth of content that can be viewed without a registration code.
You might also want to let your students know that approximately 2 weeks after they buy their WileyPLUS registration code online, they will get an email from Wiley with the opportunity to buy the printed copy of their textbook directly from us at 50% off (as long as they do not opt "out" to receive email from Wiley).
If they prefer the printed text, WileyPLUS access is included for no additional cost!
Of course many students still prefer to buy a printed version of the textbook. These students should know that access to WileyPLUS is included for no additional charge when packaged with a new copy of the textbook.
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New Student First Day of Class Website Now Live at: http://www.wileyplus.com/studentfdoc This new website is designed just for students using WileyPLUS, and gives them all of the resources they will need to get registered, and get started using WileyPLUS! This site includes links to technical support and narrated tutorials to show students how to perform tasks like doing assignments, using the complete online text, and tracking their progress in their personal gradebook. It's all here -- so please direct students to this useful website right away! |
 | Updated Instructor First Day of Class Website at http://www.wileyplus.com/instructorfdoc We've redesigned the instructor First Day of Class site to make finding your resources easier than ever. We've also updated many of the resources contained at this site. Get help setting up and managing your class with the useful tool and resources you will find at this site -- including the new faculty-led 2-minute tutorials! |
Faculty-led virtual training from the Wiley Faculty Network has helped hundreds of instructors maximize the teaching and learning benefits of WileyPLUS, while minimizing the time required. Topics covered include: course administration and assignment set-up procedures, shortcuts and best practices, and updates on new functionality, including title-specific features.
WileyPLUS training sessions apply to all disciplines, and are organized by experience level: "Continuing Users," "New Users," and "Testdrivers." Your best day with WileyPLUS starts on your first day of class when you attend faculty-led virtual training through the Faculty Network!
There are still summer training sessions available!
Please visit the Faculty Network website and look for the following icons to learn more about WileyPLUS virtual training, and register for an upcoming session.
When we survey students on their experience with WileyPLUS, we often hear that taking time to get familiar with WileyPLUS is a very important first step. With that in mind, we have created a new assignment that is designed to show students all the functional areas of WileyPLUS. It will answer many of their questions about the platform and will also ensure that they know where to find additional help if they need it.
"Assignment Zero: An Introduction to WileyPLUS" is a default assignment that you will find in the first chapter of your WileyPLUS course this fall. We recommend that you assign Assignment Zero as your first homework assignment in your class. It is best used as an ungraded assignment so that student results do not impact their grades. However, as with all ungraded homework, you can still check progress to ensure that your students are taking that opportunity to learn about WileyPLUS.
As with all Wiley-created "default" assignments, Assignment Zero is simple to assign. Go to the "Assignment" section of your course and search for assignments in the first chapter (chapter 0 or exercise 1 in some courses). You should find Assignment Zero listed there. Click on the "assign" link and then select class sections and start/finish dates for the assignment. If you would like more help on assignments please visit our help pages.
Many of you have had the opportunity to work with your WileyPLUS Account Manager since these positions were created earlier this year. And the feedback you have given us has been tremendous. From providing help with getting WileyPLUS training, to assisting with your bookstore ordering information, you have told us that your Account Manager has helped make your WileyPLUS experience a positive one. We are pleased to announce that it is now easier than ever to get in touch with your WileyPLUS Account Manager. Simply go to http://www.wileyplus.com/accountmanager and you will be brought to our new Account Manager website. From here you will be able to contact your Account Manager and access additional resources such as Technical Support, training information and user documentation. Bookmark this useful site today!
We have designed a flyer for you to hand out to your students on the first day of class. This handout will provide them with useful information such as:
- Basic information about WileyPLUS
- How to access their class
- Instructions on viewing a variety of helpful tutorials
- How to get Technical Support
You can access and print this flyer on our website. Please note that this is an Adobe PDF document.
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We are pleased to announce the pending publication of WileyPLUS for Dummies! This instructor reference guide will contain useful information for instructors who are using WileyPLUS. A complimentary copy of WileyPLUS for Dummies is being sent to all current customers. You should expect to receive yours sometime in early September 2006. If you do not receive a copy, please contact us at accountmanager@wiley.com and we will make sure that one is sent to you. |
Please review with your students that Technical Support is available to them online at http://hesupport.wiley.com/wileyplus. At this site they will find a database of FAQ's, downloads, and other helpful documentation. Live Chat is also available to students and instructors during our operating hours. Additionally you can use the Ask a Question feature to contact us 24 hours a day.
Instructor Technical Support is also available at 877-586-0192 from Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time) and Saturday-Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
The WileyPLUS Customer Newsletter is sent out twice a term to all WileyPLUS customers. It provides updated information on functionality, support, training and user feedback. If you have colleagues using WileyPLUS who are not receiving it, or are looking for an article from a previous issue, please visit the following website: http://www.wiley.com/college/sc/enews.
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