Are ebooks good for schools? This is the question that was asked by an author of a piece promoting the use of ebooks in schools. Even when I think about ebooks I think about reading one from a Kindle. However, there are so many more ways to use ebooks other than just reading one for entertainment. Ebooks are quickly becoming another "must have" for technology savay schools.
This is a blog maintain my a librarian and software designer who want to keep people up to date on quality ebooks and apps for children and young adults. Each post describes an ebook or app that can be bought. The books are quality literature and can even be used for those of us with limited technology. http://ebooksinschools.com/
What Can I Do With eBooks?
A slide show showing how to publish ebooks in the classroom.
Are ebooks good for schools? This is the question that was asked by an author of a piece promoting the use of ebooks in schools. Even when I think about ebooks I think about reading one from a Kindle. However, there are so many more ways to use ebooks other than just reading one for entertainment. Ebooks are quickly becoming another "must have" for technology savay schools.
Are ebooks good for schools?
Are Ebooks Any Good?
Thoughts as to whether ebooks help kids learn to read or just opportunities to play more games.
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/printissuecurrentissue/890540-427/are_ebooks_any_good.html.csp
The Future of Textbooks: EBooks in the Classroom
Even textbook companies are beginning to realize that ebooks is going to have an impact on the textbook market.
http://publishingcentral.com/ebookpublishing/the-future-of-textbooks-ebooks-in-the-classroom/
EBooks in the Classroom
http://suite101.com/article/ebooks-in-the-classroom-a174614
Schools Are Turning Heads With Their Ebooks
School near St. Louis have been investing in ebooks, Kindles, and Nooks.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/schools-are-turning-heads-and-pages-with-their-e-books/article_7ed9a76f-6adf-579e-b21b-1546ac03086e.html
Ebook Summit Preview: Should Kids Get Ebooks in School?
A thought as to how ebooks are becoming popular and how school librarians need to be considering them and their uses just as much as classroom teachers.
http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/886504-264/ebook_summit_preview_should_kids.html.csp
How and where can I get eBooks?
http://susd.desertcanyones.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?sessionid=f4bb126c1e1cf2ced3dffef3f0c9d43c&pageid=179969&sessionid=f4bb126c1e1cf2ced3dffef3f0c9d43c
This is a blog maintain my a librarian and software designer who want to keep people up to date on quality ebooks and apps for children and young adults. Each post describes an ebook or app that can be bought. The books are quality literature and can even be used for those of us with limited technology. http://ebooksinschools.com/
What Can I Do With eBooks?
A slide show showing how to publish ebooks in the classroom.Lesson Ideas for the Classroom Using Ebooks.
http://drscavanaugh.org/ebooks/classroomapplications.htm
Using EBooks to Enhance the Reading Experience
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/going-digital-using-book-30623.html
This Youtube video discusses how ebooks can be used in classrooms.It is a little long, but it does give some ideas on how ebookscan be used.