We're pleased to bring you volume four of WordsWise, nSight's bi-monthly electronic newsletter. We cover the editorial, production, design, and marketing issues that you confront every day—or will soon. Check in regularly for tips, ideas, and lessons learned from our staff on the front lines of print and online publishing. In this issue we discuss the importance of enhanced instructor resource packages, offer seven tips for marketing with social media, and advise on how to coordinate e-learning projects. As always, we welcome your thoughts and encourage you to share them with us. We're here for you, whether you need advice or extra talent to make a project happen. Sincerely, Elizabeth A. St. Germain VP, Publishing and Editorial Services nSight, Inc. The Role of Enhanced Teacher Resources in a Rapidly Changing World In light of California's well-publicized budget woes, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently requested that education officials there compile a list of free, standards-based, digital textbooks for math and science classes... Orchestrating E-Learning Projects Developing an e-learning project isn't just about using the latest technology and tools or designing extravagant interactions. An effective e-learning program incorporates proven instructional design principles to help students meet learning objectives... Seven Social Media Marketing Tips for Publishers As the list of social media tools continues to grow, figuring out which tools will best connect you to your customers and how to use those connections in a powerful way may seem overwhelming, but educational publishers shouldn't shy away... Using Nested Styles in Adobe InDesign Our just-in-time design tips are designed for the busy communications professional. Watch our short Flash demo on Using Nested Styles in Adobe InDesign. In less than five minutes, learn a skill that can save you time and production troubles down the road. Ask The Experts! Got a question about a new marketing trend or editorial issue? Need an answer to specific design or production problems? Ask the Experts! We'll answer your queries in an upcoming issue of WordsWise. Hermann Hesse on Writing and Books "Without words, without writing and without books there would be no history, there could be no concept of humanity." Word Origins: Where Did It Come From? planning (n.) Pronunciation: \plān-ing\ [FR., alteration, influenced by plan, flat surface, of plant, ground plan, map, from planter, to plant, from Latin plantāre, from planta, sole of the foot; see plat- in IE.] noun. 1: the act or process of making or carrying out plans; the establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit <city planning> <business planning>.