Evaluate
To evaluate a zyBook as an instructor to determine if it s a good fit, start by creating a zyBooks account. Be sure to select "I am an instructor".
Once you complete this step, you will be prompted to provide some additional details to verify you are an instructor.
From there, you will be taken to a preview zyBook of your choice where you can start to review the first chapter of a zyBook.
Once the request is approved, you will unlock the full evaluation. All requests are human reviewed. Verification usually occurs within 48 hours; if not please contact evaluations@zybooks.com.
An email will be sent with confirmation once the account access has been approved.
Below is what a full evaluation looks like.
- Preview all chapters/sections/activities
- Customize their zyBook ordering
- Create custom sections/labs/assessments
- Create assignments
- etc
Adopt
Verified instructors can adopt a zyBook at any time by clicking "Adopt a zyBook" from the top menu.
Instructor should then fill out a brief form to let us know details such as, which material to include, term start and end dates, expected class size etc.
Once the form is completed, it will be sent to the Assisting Team Member selected on the form. That Team Member will review and begin the zyBook creation process. Most zyBooks are created within 4 days of the form being filled out. If needed, requests can be rushed. Rush requests should be sent to the assisting team member.
Please note, zyBooks will always set the zyBook's start date to one week before the class start date entered on the form. We will also set the zyBook's end date to two weeks after the class start date that is entered on the form.
Renewals
To renew a zyBook, go to the "My class" tab on the right hand menu and click on the blue "Adopt again" button.
This will lead to a one-page version of the adoption form for quick and easy renewals. Where possible, the form will attempt to pre-populate known details.
Once the form is completed, it will be sent to the Assisting Team Member selected on the form. That Team Member will review and begin the zyBook creation process. Most zyBooks are created within 4 days of the form being filled out. If needed, requests can be rushed. Rush requests should be sent to the assisting team member.
Please note, zyBooks will always set the zyBook's start date to one week before the class start date entered on the form. We will also set the zyBook's end date to two weeks after the class start date that is entered on the form.