Elementary E-Stuff

Collette Adams JakubowiczTeacher Librarian, Spring Ridge ESLibrary Department Co-chairWilson School District, Wyomissing, PA

My Nook LibGuidehttp://bit.ly/XQgjxy

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?

First Steps…Stay informed on

ereader/ebook news & blogsTalk to teachers about their

ereader useAsk students what they are

comfortable usingInvite mobile devices in the

library