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

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English Language Arts Standards

• Students must read print and nonprint texts
• Text includes
• Multi-sensory forms
• Forms of communication
• Printed texts

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Why Use Electronic Books???

• Improves reading development
• Learner-directed versus teacher-directed
• Different way of learning
• Hands-on learning

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More Reasons to use Electronic Books

• Problem-based learning
• Helps students become more proficient
• Motivates students

• Students feel in control
• Provides instant feedback

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Benefits for Teachers

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

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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

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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