The Wisconsin Technical College System has released two new online textbooks for Early Childhood Education. The project was a partnership with the University of Wisconsin System, CESA, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The textbooks are titled ‘Family & Community Relationships’ and ‘Foundations of Early Childhood Education.’ Chippewa Valley Technical College led the development. The materials align with the Wisconsin Technical College curriculum. The initiative aims to expand open educational resources and reduce costs for students.
The textbooks are available for free at www.wistechopen.org. Print and audiobook versions are planned for release later this month. Project director Vince Mussehl said the collaboration helped create high-quality, openly licensed materials for students in Wisconsin…