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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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The rise of eReading: Are books going to become an endangered species?

The rise of eReading: Are books going to become an endangered species? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

With the breath of eReaders available and costs coming down what is happening in the print world? Are books becoming endangered? According to this infographic book should be with us for some time. The numbers of folks with eReaders is increasing, but many still like the "look and feel of a physical book." More information may be found in the infographic.

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What happens when you give Kindles to kids in Ghana?

What happens when you give Kindles to kids in Ghana? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Worldreader gives Kindles to students in sub-Saharan Africa. The nonprofit's new report, funded by USAID, shows that access to e-readers improved primary school students' reading skills significantly.
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Assistive Technology: Five Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dedicated eReader

Assistive Technology: Five Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dedicated eReader | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Which eReader is right for you? Check out this article that considers questions to ask before you puchase an eReader.

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Travis’s Excellent (Ereader) Adventure: Rolling Out an eReader Lending Program

Travis’s Excellent (Ereader) Adventure: Rolling Out an eReader Lending Program | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

A librarian shares there experience with starting a ereader lending program. This is a detailed article that looks at the planning, research, determiniation of grade levels, cost, permissions, accessibility, teacher needs and more. Using a combination of words and images (see image above and there is another cartoon titles 'Travis's Excellent Adventure: The Devices' as well as a look at pros and cons of ereaders. Links to additional resources are also in this article.

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Boys Value Reading More with Ereaders — The Digital Shift

Boys Value Reading More with Ereaders — The Digital Shift | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Middle school boys rated reading more valuable as an activity after two months of using an ereader, according to a study by researchers in Texas.
Classroom time spent using ereaders produced a positive attitude in boys in reading improvement classes at an urban middle school. However, the researchers from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas found the opposite result in girls."

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Welcome to Blio

Welcome to Blio | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Blio is a feature-rich eReading application that allows you to go beyond the written word. Experience books through the eyes of the author, with crystal clear sound and images that come alive in brilliant color. PC, iOS and Android.

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