eResource Distribution Information

Required electronic resources will be provided to students through the Technology/eResource fee, including eBooks, paid apps, and subscriptions. These resources will be pushed out through the Educational Technology Department after the start of school.

Use the link below to view the required resources for each course.

eBook Platforms

Several platforms are used to access Mater Dei eBooks. Please see each below, with more information on how the book will be distributed depending on its platform. E-books will be distributed to students starting the third week of school.

Platform

Apple- pushed directly to iPad
Amazon Kindle- code emailed to student
Carnegie Learning/EMC- code provided by teacher
HMH- code provided by teacher
Savvas/Pearson- code provided by teacher
SMP- code provided by teacher
Teach TCI- login information provided by teacher
Vista Higher Learning- code provided by teacher
Vital Source (Bookshelf app)- code provided to student

Apps & Subscriptions

Paid apps and subscriptions that are required for class are provided to students through the Jamf Student App or by their teacher. The following apps/subscriptions are provided to all students:

Canvas
Aeries
Microsoft 365
Google Drive
Notability
Paper.co 24/7 tutoring

Additional paid or free apps and/or subscriptions may be provided to students in specific courses, including (but not limited to):

Aleks & Derivita- Math classes
Vocabulary.com- English classes
Pivot Interactives- Physics
Project STEM- Computer Science
ForScore, Rhythm Sight Reader, Tenuto- Choir

See the Required Resource page for more details about apps or subscriptions that should be provided through class.

The complete Approved App List is available to current students on Canvas. Students can make requests for new apps to be added to the Approved App List through Student Zone on Canvas. Please note that all app requests made by students are subject to review by Administration before final approval.

Why did this process change?

In previous years, students were responsible for purchasing their own electronic resources before the start of school. There are two main reasons for the change in e-resource distribution, which began during the 2021-2022 school year. First, Mater Dei began using Federated Managed Apple IDs for student devices starting in the 2021-2022 school year. With this type of Apple ID, students are not able to make purchases in Apple Books or the Apple App Store. Purchases must be made by the school, instead, then distributed to the student device. To maintain consistency for all electronic resources, Mater Dei will distribute codes for non-Apple e-books as well.

The second reason to change our e-resource distribution is for Customer Service. Mater Dei is committed to providing students and families with the best service if problems do arise. When students (or their parents) purchase resources directly from Apple, Amazon, or other platforms, it can be difficult to troubleshoot problems on behalf of a student. Many times, the representatives from each company prefer that students call them directly for any assistance, as the students are the account owner. By stepping in and providing these resources, Mater Dei representatives are able to troubleshoot problems more quickly.

We know this process will take some time to get used to but hope to provide the best service possible for our students. Thank you in advance for your patience as we transition to this practice.