Deep, multimedia dive into a rich subject resonates with readers.

Client: Central New Mexico Community College

Category: Digital Textbook, Education & Video

CNM attracts a wide range of students from all over New Mexico. Distance learning is a fast growing component of their classes, as many students live in far-flung corners of the state. They needed to make online learning engaging and make subjects come alive for those students who don’t have top-level study skills. They also wanted to involve faculty and student employees in the book’s production. The result is a lively 300-page history book, with over 1,000 images, 50 video interviews, 24 web videos, 20 animated maps, 42 historical maps, over 200 weblinks, and a 650-word interactive glossary. Each of the chapters has a self-assessment quiz and this digital textbook allows for teacher monitoring and feedback.

Audrey Gramstad
Administrative Director,
Distance Learning and
Instructional Support

“Trillium gets the job done right the first time and goes above and beyond. They are committed to their projects, flexible, and easy to work with. They really think things through and don’t nickel and dime you.”

Digital Textbook Screen Shots

The History of New Mexico - i-Pad Textbook Cover

The History of New Mexico - Chapter 2 Opener

The History of New Mexico - Chapter 2 Pop-up Pagination

The History of New Mexico - Chapter 2 Sample Page

The History of New Mexico - Chapter 2 Pop-up Videos & Images

The History of New Mexico - Chapter 2 Pop-up Dictionary Definition

Our Challenge

New Mexico’s history is a convergence of centuries of cultures, perspectives, and stories which have not often been represented in textbooks and other media. Our challenge was to correct that.

This book is designed so that every New Mexican can see their story reflected in it.

Stands on its own yet provides detailed analytics

Because so many students live in places without dependable internet service, the school needed a product that would be totally self contained, yet also be able to provide the teacher with multiple analytics when students eventually log in.

Each of the chapters has a self-assessment quiz and the book allows for teacher monitoring and feedback.

Provides a visual and intellectually rich learning experience

This book is designed to be effective and interesting for students with a wide range of learning styles and capabilities.
  • 300-page history text
  • over 1,000 images
  • 50 videos interviews
  • 24 web videos
  • 20 animated maps
  • 42 historical maps
  • over 200 weblinks
  • and a 650-word interactive glossary

The Results

The book we created has enjoyed widespread acceptance, greater student engagement, and improved learning outcomes. It’s now being used in multiple school systems across the state.