zyBooks
Help students succeed and save instructors time with AI tools and auto-graded learning
zyBooks provides interactive, auto-graded learning materials for STEM courses, including computer science, engineering, data science, IT, math, and statistics. It replaces dense textbook reading with animations, question sets, hands-on tools, integrated homework, and real-world labs, allowing students to learn by doing.
The platform includes auto-graded labs with immediate feedback, student progress tracking, an assessment tool, a question test bank, practice certification exams, and LMS integration through LTI 1.3 deep linking. Security-specific offerings include virtual-machine-based labs, case study analysis, and scenario challenges covering topics such as malware creation, network analysis, and vulnerability assessment.
zyBooks is designed for instructors and programs in IT, information systems, computer science, and cybersecurity. It offers a free evaluation with full platform access, a 30-minute demo, and a trial period for testing with students before committing.
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