blackboard what is cafescribe

The CaféScribe Blackboard Building Block™ enables professors to assign and students to acquire CaféScribe digital textbooks with a single click within the …

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A simple way to take your course materials online

Many educators use a learning management system (LMS), such as Blackboard, Moodle, or eCollege, to share course materials, calendars, notes, links, syllabi, opinions, or assignments. CafeScribe is designed to integrate fully into these systems, providing a simple way for instructors to take part or all of their course materials online.

Use the software you already know

Because CafeScribe is fully interoperable with learning management systems, all of its features are available in your LMS. There is no new software to learn. Students and instructors who are already familiar with these learning systems will find CafeScribe digital textbooks very easy to use.

One click from course to book

Instructors are able to create links to digital textbooks from their online courses. In a single click, students can jump from your online class to a specific page in the textbook. All instructors' notes or supplemental materials are viewable within the text, which helps to create a richer, more productive learning experience.

Simple and Fast

Online or offline, your books are there for you. Buy them in minutes, and start studying smarter.

Get Organized

With powerful search, sorting and bookmarking tools, your studying will be more organized than ever.

Connect

Share notes. Share insights. Exchange ideas with other students or your instructor. Connect your thoughts and learn faster.

What is Cafescribe?

A: CafeScribe provides tools to use digital textbooks in ways that you have never been able to before. You can easily search an entire text for specific information in a matter of seconds; you can take notes directly in the text, bookmark important areas, and highlight information for easy recall and review when preparing for exams or writing papers.

How long can you read Cafescribe books?

A: While the CafeScribe Reader is meant to be an online reader, you have the option to download your books onto your computer for offline reading for a ten-day period.

What is an eBook?

A: An eBook is a digital version of a traditional book and can be read on a computer, tablet or smart phone.

How to use text to speech in Cafescribe?

A: To use the text-to-speech feature, be sure that you are using the online CafeScribe Reader and click on the 'Start Speaking Text' button in the lower toolbar. You can also select specific text to be read.

Does Cafescribe offer a free trial?

A: Yes, CafeScribe offers a three day "Try Now, Buy Later" free trial for digital textbooks. Try for three days, and buy the book later if you like the digital textbook learning experience

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