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Elementary E-Stuff. Collette Adams Jakubowicz Teacher Librarian, Spring Ridge ES Library Department Co-chair Wilson School District, Wyomissing, PA. My Nook LibGuide http :// bit.ly/XQgjxy. Nooks Ereader Program Update.
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Elementary E-Stuff Collette Adams Jakubowicz Teacher Librarian, Spring Ridge ES Library Department Co-chair Wilson School District, Wyomissing, PA
Nooks Ereader Program Update 20 Nook Simple Touch ereaders- 4 sets registered to 4 e-mail addresses
Observations • HUGE waiting list at the beginning of the year (gadget factor) • By March, no waiting list • More student-owned devices are coming to school • “Gadget” factor • Lit circles are SOO much easier!
Pros of Dedicated Ereaders (Nooks/Kindles) • Control over affordable content • Students try-before-you-buy • Can offer more popular books • Can offer higher reading levels on a limited basis • Can offer newer titles for lit circles based on student choice/interest
Cons of Dedicated Ereaders (Nooks/Kindles) • Set up time! • Management! • 4 e-mails, 4 accounts, 4 tracking sheets • BN.com offers other solutions • Nook gift cards as ebook funding • More tracking (online or paper)
Cons of Dedicated Ereaders (Nooks/Kindles) • Accessories expenses
Next Year: Android Tablets!! • Quick access for any web-based tool (what isn’t these days?) • Can load more diverse content • Not locked into one market • More devices on single account?
Ebooks:Elementary Needs • Integrated into Destiny Quest • No separate login needed • No annual subscription fees • Unlimited simultaneous access • Tied closely to curriculum • And it just has to WORK!
What we chose…Your mileage may vary • Capstone Interactive Ebooks • Some Follett shelf public domain • World Book Online databases • More later?
First Steps… • Stay informed on ereader/ebook news & blogs • Talk to teachers about their ereader use • Ask students what they are comfortable using • Invite mobile devices in the library