Day 1 Ready Program

Welcome to Georgia Highlands College's Day 1 Ready program, designed to provide affordable access to required course materials for all students. This innovative program allows students to access digital course materials on the first day of class, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed at a reduced cost.
 
Day 1 Ready also benefits faculty by providing access to real-time data on student engagement to improve student outcomes. By offering a more affordable and accessible solution to course materials, we aim to enhance the educational experience for all Georgia Highlands College students.

How it works

The program starts with faculty members selecting the course materials for their courses. Once the materials are selected, the GHC Bookstore partners with publishers or vendors to negotiate a discounted price. 

When a student registers for a class that utilizes the Day 1 Ready program, the materials are made available to students before or on the first day of class, and a course material charge is placed on their student account. 

Benefits for Students:

• Access to course materials on the first day of class, increasing their ability to prepare and engage in their studies.

• Cost savings, as the Day 1 Ready program will offer course materials at a lower cost than traditional methods.

• Use financial aid to cover the cost of textbooks.

• Increased success rates and improved academic performance due to timely and easy access to course materials.

Benefits for Faculty:

• Access to a range of digital tools to enhance instruction and improve student engagement

• Reduced administrative burden through the program's support services and management of course materials

• Opportunity to customize course materials to meet specific teaching and learning needs

FAQs

What steps do I need to complete to ensure students are able to access their course materials on day one of each term?

Step 1: Add the Day 1 Ready link to your course in D2L (See how to below)

Step 2 (Skip this step if you are using an eBook): Make sure your courseware such as Cengage Mindtap, Pearson Mylabs, or McGraw-Hill Connect has been integrated within a D2L module. 

Step 3: Add this information to your syllabus 

"When you registered for this course, you purchased the course materials at an exclusive low price. Once classes begin, you automatically gain immediate access to these materials in D2L. If you decide to opt out, you will not be able to access the materials in D2L anymore, and you might end up paying a higher price elsewhere for the same materials. If you have any questions, visit the Day 1 Ready FAQ page at GHCBookstore.com. You may also email the GHC Bookstore at GHC@textbookbrokers.com.

Step 4: Discuss the Day 1 Ready program on the first day of classes with your students

How are course materials delivered in the Day 1 Ready Program?

• eBook: Students and Faculty will click the Read Now button after selecting the Day 1 Ready link within the course to view their eBook. Faculty will continue entering additional information to receive their free sample copy.
  
  
• Codeless Delivery for Pearson Mylabs, and McGraw-Hill Connect or Cengage MindTap: Students will use their publisher link within D2L to receive their course materials and only use the Day 1 Ready link in D2L for opting out/in. Faculty will integrate the publisher's link within a D2L module as usual for students to access their course materials.

How do I add the Day 1 Ready link to my course in D2L?

Faculty will create a Module/Existing Activity as usual with the exception of specific verbiage in the description. Please follow the directions below:

Step 1: Create a "Day 1 Ready - Bookstore Program" module

Step 2: Integrate the "Day 1 Ready - Bookstore Program" link from Existing Activities/Existing Learning Tools

Step 3: Select (Click) the newly integrated "Day 1 Ready - Bookstore Program" link to connect the tool with VitalSource – The link will not work properly without connecting to VitalSource. PLEASE NOTE IT MAY TAKE UP TO A HOUR FOR SYSTEMS TO SYNC AND FOR YOUR COURSE MATERIALS TO DISPLAY.

How much do textbooks in the Day 1 Ready program cost students? 

The Day 1 Ready fee for a course will vary depending on the specific course materials included in the program and what price the bookstore has negotiated with the publisher. Typically, course materials used in the Day 1 Ready program will be at a highly discounted price.

How do students pay for course materials in the Day 1 Ready program? 

The cost of the Day 1 Ready program is automatically added to each student's tuition or course fees and will pay for it through their student account. 

What does “opting out" mean?

To opt-out of the Day 1 Ready program means to decline the option to participate. If a student opts out, they will still need to obtain the required course materials through other means, more than likely at a higher price, such as purchasing or renting them from the GHC Bookstore or finding other sources.

How do students opt out of the Day 1 Ready program?

To opt-out, students must log into D2L go to the course they wish to opt out of, and select the box “Opt Out of IA Program” before the add/drop date. Students have to repeat this process separately for each course and by course material that is a part of the Day 1 Ready program.   

Do students need to opt-out after they drop a course?

No, students will automatically be opted out of the Day 1 Ready program and will not be charged. Students who drop after the add/drop date will be charged with no refunds. 

Can students opt back in if I opted out by mistake?

Yes. To opt back in, students must log into D2L, go to the course and course materials that was opted out of, and select the box “Opt Into IA Program” before the add/drop date.