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    OCR eBooks partners

    We're getting ready for 2014 and have extended our free eBooks offer in partnership with Oxford University Press (OUP) and Hodder Education for another two years.

    Over 375,000 free AS and A2 eBooks have been ordered by cost-conscious schools and colleges since the scheme kicked off last September.

    The offer is available to all schools and colleges teaching A Levels, not just those that currently use OCR's AS and A2 qualifications. Free eBooks across over 70 titles are now available to order and following feedback from centres we have also made improvements to our service making it easier for you to order and access your eBooks.

    Don't forget, if you ordered your eBooks anytime in the last academic year before 25 May 2012, your eBooks are valid until 31 August 2012 and you will need to re-order your free eBooks for the next academic year.

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    The eBooks partnership gives teachers and students access to free high-quality eBooks which can be used flexibly either in the classroom or at home, to suit individual teaching and learning styles.

    Over 70 titles of free eBooks are available to order today across a wide range of AS and A2 subjects covering broad areas of the curriculum. See a full list of the eBooks by downloading our catalogue below.

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    Stay up-to-date with new A Level resources

    To help us keep you up-to-date with our free eBooks offer and new A Level resources, please take a minute to provide us with some brief information about you and your centre.

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    Step by step guide

    This free eBook offer is available to all schools and colleges teaching A Levels, not just those that currently use OCR's AS and A2 qualifications.

    If you're not currently an approved OCR centre, you'll need to apply for approval and then register for access to Interchange before you can request your eBook(s).

    • Once you have logged into Interchange, select 'Resources and materials' and then 'eBook ordering' from the By task menu.
    • On the next screen you simply need to select the eBook specification you want to order (displayed by code and title) from the drop down box and the quantity, then select 'Add order line'.
    • Repeat this for as many specifications as you need. Once you have added all the specifications you require select 'Confirm and place order'.
    • You will then receive your log in details from either Hodder Education or Oxford University Press to access your chosen eBooks within 3 days.

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    eBooks FAQs

    • When will eBooks be available?
      • Selected free eBooks are available to order via OCR's Interchange. Instructions on how to do this are now on this page.

    • How much will this cost my centre?
      • Nothing. Once you provide the details we need about your centre, your eBooks will be provided free of charge. It's as simple as that.

    • What devices will the eBook work on?
      • The eBooks are online resources and can be viewed by teachers and students alike via their relevant password. The eBook will be accessible via all well known browsers (Internet Explorer, recent versions of Google Chrome and Firefox). Some eBooks may also work with Android or Apple iOS based devices such as the iPad.

    • If I have an eBook, will I still need a text book?
      • eBooks are online resources and can be used alone but are more commonly used in conjunction with relevant text books.

    • How long will I be able to access my eBook?
      • For orders placed before the 25 May 2012 your login access codes will be active until the 31 August 2012 and you will need to place a new order for free eBooks for the next academic year.

        For orders placed on the 26 May 2012 onwards your login access codes will be active until 2 July 2013.

    • Which GCE subjects are available with this offer?
      • The subjects currently available for the eBook offer are indicated on the individual GCE qualification pages, and also in the schedule document.

    • Are there any plans to extend to other qualifications not just GCE subjects?
      • At present this offer is for GCE subjects only.

        We will continue to work closely with our partners, schools and colleges to see how we can expand and improve this offer in future years.

    • How will the process work?
      • OCR approved centres can log into OCR's Interchange (OCR's free, secure website for all exam-related information) to get things started. You will not be required to make entries for any OCR qualification to gain access to the eBooks.

        You can be approved for any OCR qualification, it's not necessary for you to be approved for any particular qualification or subject in order to gain access to the relevant eBook. For example, you can be approved for OCR vocational qualifications and still gain access to eBooks for general qualifications.

        If you're not currently an approved OCR centre, you'll need to apply for approval in order to gain access to Interchange and then request your eBook(s).

        A step by step guide on the full process is available on this page.

    • How do I access the eBooks?
      • All orders will be processed within 3 days after the date of order. Once the order has been processed a centre subject login will be sent direct from the respective publisher to your registered Interchange email address along with detailed instructions on how to access the eBooks.

    • Who will receive the access login once the eBooks have been ordered?
      • The centre subject login details used to access eBooks will be sent to your registered Interchange email address.

    • Who do I contact if I have any problems ordering eBooks?
      • For general queries about eBooks and for help ordering via Interchange or getting started you can get in touch with OCR on 01223 553998 or email general.qualifications@ocr.org.uk.

    • Who do I contact if I have any problems accessing eBooks?
      • If you have any technical queries on how to access your eBooks please contact the respective publisher who sent your eBooks login access codes to you.

        • Oxford University Press - edtechsupport@oup.com or 01865 353374
        • Hodder Education - dynamic-support@hodder.co.uk or 0207 873 6001

    eBooks demos

    Demo versions of the eBooks from Hodder Education and Oxford University Press are available. These are examples of the resources that are now accessible from OCR's Interchange website.

    Oxford University Press

    OUP eBooks demo screen

    View a short sample chapter from the link below to one of Oxford's eBooks to get a flavour. Students will be able to use their Oxford eBooks on their PCs, Macs, laptops, iPads and Android devices. They can scroll through, zoom in, and search for whatever they need.

    The sample does not include a searchable index and table of contents, or audio, but these will be included in the final eBook.

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    Hodder eBooks demo screen

    Schools and colleges can trial two eBooks by following the links below - just sign up for the products below using an existing Dynamic Learning log in, or register for a new one. You'll get instant access and the trial is free for 30 days.

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