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Title: New Emerging Technology: Electronic Books


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New Emerging TechnologyElectronic Books
  • http//www.ncrel.org/tplan/handbook
  • By Laura Beaver
  • Monday 630pm

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What is an Electronic Book?
  • Able to click on certain words
  • Definitions
  • Audio clips
  • Pictures
  • Interactive

3
English Language Arts Standards
  • Students must read print and nonprint texts
  • Text includes
  • Multi-sensory forms
  • Forms of communication
  • Printed texts

4
Why Use Electronic Books???
  • Improves reading development
  • Learner-directed versus teacher-directed
  • Different way of learning
  • Hands-on learning

5
More Reasons to use Electronic Books
  • Problem-based learning
  • Helps students become more proficient
  • Motivates students
  • Students feel in control
  • Provides instant feedback

6
Benefits for Teachers
  • A different method to teach
  • New idea to teach a lesson
  • Hands-on technology literacy skills
  • Feel a sense of satisfaction

7
Advantages
  • Many students enjoy working on computers
  • Makes learning more fun
  • For younger students
  • Develop small motor skills
  • Mouse and keyboard
  • For older students
  • Improve accuracy
  • Letter recognition

8
How can it be used?
  • Forces students to pay attention
  • Students have to interact
  • Supply schools with proper software
  • Many schools include specials during day

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How do Teachers Learn about Electronic Books?
  • Need to know how to troubleshoot
  • Need to feel comfortable using equipment
  • Technology Literacy Standards
  • Know how to use productivity tools
  • Training and in-services

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How to find Electronic Books
  • Hands-on instruction
  • The Internet
  • Software companies
  • Electronic stores
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