https://journals.kpu.ca/index.php/kpu-sv <p>A collection of submissions to the KPU Student Voices writing competition. This writing competition is centred around Open Education, the rising costs of textbooks and student access to course materials. Read about the impact that our KPU Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses have had on students.</p> Kwantlen Polytechnic University en-US KPU Student Voices https://journals.kpu.ca/index.php/kpu-sv/article/view/1933 Anson Fong Copyright (c) 2024 Anson Fong https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-22 2024-04-22 https://journals.kpu.ca/index.php/kpu-sv/article/view/1935 Samridhi Khanna Copyright (c) 2024 Samridhi Khanna https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-22 2024-04-22 https://journals.kpu.ca/index.php/kpu-sv/article/view/1899 <p>This article explores the author's experience taking a course with Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC) and highlights the benefits of using ZTC materials in education. The article discusses the affordability and accessibility of ZTC courses, emphasizing how they eliminate the financial burden on students and promote inclusivity. It also delves into the quality and customization options of ZTC materials, showcasing how they provide accurate and up-to-date content while allowing instructors to tailor the resources to their teaching styles. The article further explores the engagement and collaboration fostered by ZTC courses, as well as their ability to stay up-to-date in rapidly evolving fields. Overall, the author's experience with ZTC showcases the positive impact of these resources on education.</p> Karan Gupta Copyright (c) 2024 Karan Gupta https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-17 2024-04-17 https://journals.kpu.ca/index.php/kpu-sv/article/view/1909 Hiu Shun Wong Copyright (c) 2024 Hiu Shun Wong https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2024-04-17 2024-04-17