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Elementary E-Stuff
Collette Adams JakubowiczTeacher Librarian, Spring Ridge ESLibrary Department Co-chairWilson School District, Wyomissing, PA
20 Nook Simple Touch ereaders - 4 sets registered to 4 e-mail addresses
Nooks Ereader Program Update
ObservationsHUGE waiting list at the beginning
of the year (gadget factor)By March, no waiting listMore student-owned devices are
coming to school“Gadget” factorLit circles are SOO much easier!
Pros of Dedicated Ereaders (Nooks/Kindles)
Control over affordable contentStudents try-before-you-buyCan offer more popular booksCan offer higher reading levels on a
limited basisCan offer newer titles for lit circles
based on student choice/interest
Set up time!Management!
4 e-mails, 4 accounts, 4 tracking sheets
BN.com offers other solutions
Nook gift cards as ebook fundingMore tracking (online or paper)
Cons of Dedicated Ereaders (Nooks/Kindles)
Accessories expenses
Cons of Dedicated Ereaders (Nooks/Kindles)
Next Year: Android Tablets!!
Quick access for any web-based tool (what isn’t these days?)
Can load more diverse contentNot locked into one marketMore devices on single
account?
Ebooks: Elementary NeedsIntegrated into Destiny QuestNo separate login neededNo annual subscription feesUnlimited simultaneous accessTied closely to curriculumAnd it just has to WORK!
What we chose…Your mileage may vary
Capstone Interactive EbooksSome Follett shelf public
domainWorld Book Online databasesMore later?
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