Ebooks are increasing the amount people are reading. Adults read 8 more books on average.
Advantages:
1. Carry all books in one location
2.More cool factor for students
3. Can buy/get books where and whenever you want
4. Can easily look up words
5. Portability
6. Student engagement
7. Encourages young readers--related to sped or students who struggle with reading
8. Personalized learning experience-- options (font size, colors, etc)
9. Narration
10. Build advanced study features-- highlighting, make notes
Distributing content
Whisper cast--free online tool that helps your school manage its kindles and distribute books
Admin activity: invite users
(Whispercast.amazon.com)
Student activity: opt-in
Then send books just like in amazon. Select users to send to.
--no limit to number of books but must pay for each one.
Any questions: kindle-education@amazon.com
Presentation questions: Jamie Prins jprins@amazon.com
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