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Bookshelf+: Redefining What it Means to Study in the Era of AI

September 18, 2025 • 1 minute read
By: Mike Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer

Introducing Bookshelf+, an AI-powered study partner that provides in-book support, helping students stay focused, confident and engaged, without ever leaving the instructor assigned content.

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Generative AI

The Real Impact of Equitable Access

September 9, 2024 • 1 minute read

By: Jason Lorgan, Executive Director of Student Affairs, University of California, Davis

As many of you consider the future of your textbook program, I wanted to share some information you may find thought-provoking. In our 2022-2023 Impact Report, we share details...

Access & Affordability

Impact

AI Principles in Education: VitalSource's Commitment to Responsible Innovation

August 14, 2024 • 2 minute read

By: Rachel Van Campenhout, Ed.D., Senior Learning Scientist

AI has rapidly shifted the education landscape, and at VitalSource, we believe using AI as a tool to create impactful, scalable learning experiences grounded in learning science...

Learning Science

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On the Department of Education’s AI Guidelines: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility

July 31, 2024 • 3 minute read

By: Nick Brown, VP of Product

The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) recently published “Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence: An Essential Guide for Developers,” aimed at guiding education...

Learning Science

Impact

VitalSource Fuels AI Innovation: Sponsoring eLiterate’s Groundbreaking AI Workshops

June 28, 2024 • 1 minute read

By: Michael Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer

I am delighted to share that VitalSource is an Equity Champion Sponsor of eLiterate’s recently launched AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA) Design/Build Workshop series.

Learning Science

Impact

Reflecting on 30 years: Part 1

June 25, 2024 • 2 minute read

By: William Chesser, Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder

VitalSource started in 1994 to answer a simple question: can technology improve learning? At that time, laptops and networks were just arriving on campuses, and educators were...

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Impact

The Value of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Learning

January 25, 2024 • 1 minute read

By: Benny Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Director, Learning Science

The topic of Artificial Intelligence in education is a critical and timely one and at a recent conference I was asked an interesting question.During a panel at the recent ...

Learning Science

Impact

The Power of VitalSource - 2023 at a Glance

January 17, 2024 • 1 minute read

By: VitalSource

Last year our partners and users read, practiced, delivered, and created across the world. We’ve been leading the digital transformation for 30 years and we are inspired by the...

Impact

Students

Can AI create effective learning tools for students?

October 3, 2023 • 3 minute read

By: Rachel Van Campenhout, Ed.D., , Research Scientist

Can AI create effective learning tools for students? Emerging research says yes.

Learning Science

Impact

Artificial Intelligence, meet Learning Science

May 16, 2023 • 4 minute read

By: Benny Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Director, Learning Science

In recent months, the topic of generative AI has taken over higher education. Since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022, hundreds of generative AI technologies have come...

Learning Science

Impact

Welcoming Akademos

March 20, 2023 • 1 minute read

By: Kent Freeman, Chief Executive Officer

Today we announced that VitalSource has acquired Akademos, a privately held company in Norwalk, CT and a leader in building technology to create efficient, cost-effective course...

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The Power of Learning Science within Bookshelf CoachMe®

September 14, 2022 • 1 minute read

By: Michael Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning and Content Officer

VitalSource has long been committed to increasing student success through easy access to affordable content. We also believe that if you can, you must improve learning for...

Learning Science

Access & Affordability

The Practical Effects of Maximizing Learning by Doing

April 19, 2022 • 2 minute read

By: Rachel Van Campenhout, Ed.D.

If I were to ask most educators, instructional designers, and even students, nearly everyone would agree that yes, doing practice while you study is a good thing. Formative...

Learning Science

Impact