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=eBooks in Education= The Internet is the world's larget library.



Using an electronic book in the classroom is an excellent application of technology. E-books provide features that paper books cannot. Many eBook readers allow readers to control the look and feel of the text, write and save notes, highlight portions and even draw within the eBook. E-books also give students access to interactive dictionaries, web links and even have the capaibility to have the book read aloud. Whether accessed on a handheld, laptop, desktop, cell phone or even an MP3 player, we as educators should start maximizing their potential. Definition from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebooks

eBook Reader Software:

 * Adobe Reader: http://www.adobe.com/reader
 * eReader: http://www.ereader.com/ereader/software/browse.htm
 * Internet Explorer: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx
 * Microsoft Reader: http://www.microsoft.com/reader
 * Palm Reader: []
 * Kindle: [|www.amazon.com/gp/**kindle**/**pc**]

eBook Formats:

 * Text: plain text, HTML,
 * Audio: cassette tape, CD, and MP3
 * Video: VHS, DVD, DV and streaming video (with closed captioning)
 * COMPARISON CHART**: http://www.drscavanaugh.org/ebooks/ebook_format_capabilities.htm

eBook Sellers and Libraries:
Audible: [|www.audible.com] Leapfrog: [|www.leapfrog.com] Project Gutenburg: [|www.gutenburg.net] Internet Public Library: [|www.ipl.org/div/reading] Audio Books for Free: [|www.audiobooksforfree.com] StoryNory: [|www.storynory.com] Lit2Go: http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/ Fairy Tale Corner: http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podcasts/4382 Internet Children's Digital Library: [|www.icdlbooks.org] Microsoft Reader: [|www.mslit.com] Amazon Books: [|www.amazon.com] BlackMask: [|www.blackmask.com] Children's Library: [|www.childrenslibrary.com] Amazing Adventure: [|www.amazingadventure.com] BookPALS: [|www.bookpals.net/storyline] BookPop: [|www.bookpop.com] Bartleby Great Books: [|www.bartleby.com] WebBooks: [|www.web-books.com] Online Books: http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/lists.html Wiki Junior: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikijunior WikiBooks: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Main_Page

READING STRATEGIES with Microsoft Reader:
 * LESSON IDEAS**
 * Listening stations
 * Whole class presentations
 * Reader's workshop (using the text-to-speech and highlighting features)
 * Silent reading (at desk with portable devices)


 * Readability Tools:**
 * OKAPI: http://www.interventioncentral.org/htmdocs/tools/okapi/okapi.php
 * Textalyser: http://textalyser.net/
 * Microsoft Readibilty Statistics

Creating Your Own eBooks:
Learn more about Digital Storytelling: http://asutim.wikispaces.com/digitalstorytelling Audible Books (podcast): http://busyteachers.edublogs.org/2007/05/18/podcasting-making-learning-portable/ Audacity: Publish Online: http://www.lulu.com/


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