Boundless

(noun)

a Boston-based startup founded on the principle that universal access to quality education is a right, not a privilege.

Related Terms

Examples of Boundless in the following topics:

  • Boundless Subjects and Alignments

    • This can be understood in terms of Boundless subjects and their division into the Boundless textbook associated with the subject and the alignments created from that textbook.
    • Boundless content currently covers a wide variety of subject areas (for example, Chemistry, Writing, and World History).
    • The Boundless textbook for a given subject (say, Boundless Chemistry) includes all the Boundless-created concepts on that subject, organized into chapters and sections.
    • The content modules in a Boundless textbook are modular.
    • Differentiate between Boundless subjects, the Boundless textbook for a given subject, and alignments

  • Canvas

    • At Boundless, we strive to deliver our product in whatever way is most convenient for students and educators.
    • Once an educator creates a Boundless educator account, the LTI keys for the Canvas integration can be found under the educator's Boundless account settings (accessed in your account menu in the top right corner of Boundless.com).
    • The next step is to go to the Canvas app store and search for Boundless.
    • Once these LTI keys are entered, the Boundless tab will be installed in the sidebar of the educator's Canvas instance, and they can go in and attach any Boundless book (with any customizations they choose!)
    • Any questions about installing Boundless into a Canvas instance can be directed to Boundless customer support!

  • Boundless Subjects and Alignments

  • Building Community

    • Boundless works with a community of educators and subject-matter experts to continually improve and expand our content.
    • Boundless content is created and curated by a community of educators and subject-matter experts.
    • All changes to Boundless content are tracked, in keeping with our commitment to transparency.
    • Anyone can become a Boundless contributor, simply by submitting edits or feedback on a given concept.
    • All edits are reviewed by the Boundless team and our subject-matter experts before going live on our site.

  • Boundless and Bookstores

    • Boundless can work with your institution's bookstore to sell our courseware.
    • At Boundless, we want to remove all barriers to institutions adopting our content.
    • Access codes are one-time use passes to a Boundless course.
    • If a student buys an access code ($29.99), they can use it to enter their Boundless course, and receive the same benefits (lifetime access, e-reader, study tools, assignments) as anyone who paid for Boundless with a credit card.
    • Boundless is always $29.99 for students.

  • Blackboard

    • Boundless can be added as a "Building Block" within Blackboard for a seamless integration with our courseware.
    • At Boundless, we want everyone to have direct access to the best materials.
    • Once the initial LTI connection between Boundless and your school's Blackboard instance is made, educators will be able to add a Boundless book to their courses without ever leaving Blackboard!
    • Custom Boundless courseware, content, assessments, and grading can be ported seamlessly into any Blackboard course.
    • Students can access their Boundless materials and assessments without ever leaving their native LMS environment.

  • Brightspace / Desire2Learn

    • Boundless integrates seamlessly with Desire2Learn, so students can access Boundless materials from within your school's D2L instance.
    • This will create the LTI connection between Boundless and your instance of Brightspace.
    • This process takes minutes, and the Boundless team will set up a screenshare call so we can walk the administrator through the process.
    • Once we schedule this call, we can get Boundless into your instance of Brightspace in a matter of minutes!
    • Students can access their Boundless assessments and courseware within their school's Brightspace instance.

  • Integrating With Your LMS

    • The Boundless team will work with you to integrate our courseware with your LMS.
    • We want to make sure that everything goes smoothly with your Boundless experience.
    • Members of the Boundless team will set up a screenshare and walk your LMS administrator through the process of adding Boundless to your LMS.
    • After the course ends on Canvas, they can access their materials on boundless.com, but until then, they can access all their Boundless materials via Canvas.
    • The scores on the Boundless quizzes report to the grade center of the LMS.

  • Boundless for High School

    • Boundless content can be aligned with AP courses, as well as other high school classes.
    • Boundless textbooks are designed with introductory college classes in mind.
    • Boundless tracks the reading level of all our content.
    • In addition, Boundless can adjust the reading level of a book upon request.
    • While Boundless at its core is a digital and interactive product, Boundless is committed to making sure students can access our material even without internet.

  • Content Sourcing

    • Boundless content is sourced from open educational resources and curated by subject-matter experts.