HMH Comparison Grid: Mobile Curriculum Solutions (updated March 1, 2012)
/HMH Online Editions
/ HMH eTextbooks / HMH Apps / iBooks eTextbooks /General Overview / Interactive, online edition of a full program that INCLUDES an online version of the student edition textbook accessed via a “book pages” tab plus other things like TE and ancillary items.
The textbook pages are static and do not have interactive elements built into them, although there are interactive elements, such as video, and quizzes, available to the user as part of the entire online edition set of resources.
Schools purchase or are gratised seats, and students are assigned a login/password to access their unique account. Accounts time-out based on the length of the subscription, usually between 1 and 7 years. / A digital replica of the Print SE that is loaded onto an eReader or Tablet device by our Mobile Device Team . Portable, easily-accessed, but with limited interactivity.
TEs are not available as eTextbooks. / Some apps have been developed at HMH that, like Online Editions, INCLUDE or INTEGRATE an eTextbook into the product itself; sometimes this causes some confusion with customers when talking about “eTextbooks.” The prime example of this product type is FUSE a HS Math app developed exclusively for the iPad.
Like Online Editions, FUSE INCLUDES a version of the SE in eTextbook format along with direct instruction, ongoing support, assessment,
and intervention—enabling teachers to personalize instruction for each student. / A new format of eTextbooks just announced by Apple in January 2012. iBooks are meant to be interactive with imbedded video, 3-D imagery, animations, etc. They can ONLY be viewed via Apple’s iBooks app on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod and can ONLY be purchased via Apple’s iBookstore.
HMH currently does not have any titles available in this format.
Features/Functionality / Tab navigation:
The online eTextbook is accessed via the “Book Pages” tab and allows the user to read the eText online within their browser. The eText does not have any interactivity built into it. Users can access interactive content via other tabs separate from the eText itself, e.g., eActivities: References: Student Resources, etc.
Online SE: Contains entire Student edition, all Lesson Tutorial Videos, all workbooks and practice activities. NOTE: Videos require Flash.
Online TE: PDF of the Teacher Edition, all teaching resources as well as all student resources. / ePub:
• Replicates the student page in terms of content (images and text)
• Reflows text and images to provide the best fit for the device’s screen size
• Supports features built into eReader and tablet devices
• Compatible with all devices except Kindles
PDF:
• Compatible with every eReader and tablet device
• Replicates the student page exactly in terms of content and layout (including marginalia) to simplify print-to-digital transition / · Scroll, note-taking, highlighting
· Assessments are integrated, with results going immediately to the teacher who can differentiate instruction.
· Video examples are included.
· Modeling and Graphing tools / Not available yet for HMH titles.
Is it designed for use on a Mobile Device? / No, although depending on the program, some Online Editions can work on mobile devices. / Yes / Yes / Yes
Is online access needed to access the content? / Yes / Yes / Yes
Is online access needed to use the content? / Yes, although some programs allow for pdfs of sections or lessons to be downloaded and read while offline. / No / No, although some interactive functionality will only occur while online.
Software/Hardware needed to view/read? / Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) / ePub: iPad, NookColor, Samsung Galaxy devices all have eReaders built into them to accommodate our files.
PDF: Adobe Acrobat Reader, this file format works on all devices / iPad, iPhone, or iPod device is needed. The app (i.e.Fuse) is downloaded onto the device, and the built-in softward allows you to use the product. / iPad, iPhone, or iPod device is needed.
Which devices can this be viewed on? / Desktop, laptop, netbook computers, iPad using Safari browser app, Nook, Kindle Fire / Any eReader or tablet device, including Nook, Kindle, iPad, etc. / iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch ONLY / iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch ONLY
# of titles now available from HMH / All frontlist product, hundreds of titles / Over 100, see list on HMH Central / FUSE (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II), Math on the Spot, Number Stax / 0
How can a sales rep get a copy? / Varies by program. Links to more information can be found at our HMH Central Site / See information on HMH Central / Samples only; see below
How can a customer get a “sample” to preview a title? / Varies by program. Links to more information can be found at our HMH Central Site / Not available at this time. / Interested sales reps or customers can visit the iTunes/ App Store, and download a fully functional and featured free chapter for each of the Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II products.
How does HMH fulfill actual orders from customers? / Customer places order through sales rep or customer service (SFDC/SAP). System entitles user, and either an auto-generated email or a manual email from DCE give access info. / Customer places order through Sales Rep or Customer Service (SFDC/SAP). The Mobile Device Team will contact the customer and arrange implementation. / Individuals should go through the App Store to purchase the product. They will be charged $59.99 and will not be able to access the Teacher Resource Center.
K-12 institutions should order through the Sales Rep or Customer Service (SFDC/SAP). They will be charged $49.99 and will be able to access the Teacher Resource Center. Once the orders are placed, the customer contact on the order will receive an email with an authentication code and steps for activating their HMH Fuse product.
Subscription-based?/Length of Subscription? / Yes/subscriptions range from 1-7 years depending on product. Costs vary accordingly. / No time-limit. Once you download it, you have the product forever, however you cannot transfer it to another device. / No time-limit for the content on the app. Once you download it, you have the product forever.
However, the online functionality and connection to the teacher is only accessible for the length of your subscription (6-years). In addition, within the 6-year window, we allow the app to be transferred between devices. But after the subscription runs out, these features are no longer available.
How much does it cost? / Varies depending on duration--$15-27 for one year. / 30-45% less than print product.
Ranges between $10-$50 per SE. / $49.99/student for Institutions ordering through HMH.
$59.99 for individuals ordering through the app store.
Is it gratisable? / Yes. / No. / SE is not Gratisable, but TE can be Gratised.
Where can I learn more? / Program pages on Sales Central, or customer-facing
Microsites at hmheducation.com. / HMH Central Site: http://www.hmheducation.com/etextbooks/
eTextbook Microsite:
http://www.hmheducation.com/etextbooks/index.php / Fuse Microsite: http://www.hmheducation.com/fuse/index.php / Apple website:
http://www.apple.com/education/ibooks-textbooks/