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eReaders in Education

eReaders in Education. John Bansavich , Ginny Wallace & Eileen Lai March 10 th , 2010. eReader Overview. Background information on eReaders . November 2007 the first Kindle was released. Application of eReaders in education: Digital textbooks, cost savings, green technology.

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eReaders in Education

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  1. eReaders in Education John Bansavich, Ginny Wallace & Eileen Lai March 10th, 2010

  2. eReader Overview • Background information on eReaders. November 2007 the first Kindle was released. • Application of eReaders in education: Digital textbooks, cost savings, green technology. • Trends: iPad, tablets, touch screens. • CIT eReader Wiki: http://ereader.wiki.usfca.edu/

  3. Precise 5-Way Controller Page-turning buttons Page-turning buttons Keyboard Home: Shows content stored on your Kindle as well as content archived at Amazon. Menu: Accesses the Kindle Store as well as actions such as turning the wireless on/off or adding a highlight within a book. Digital Ink

  4. Kindle 2 compared to Kindle DX

  5. The Kindle 2 • Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines • Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback • Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots • Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required • Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images • Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging • Read-to-Me: With the new text-to-speech feature, Kindle can read every newspaper, magazine, blog, and book out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons-Wireless-Reading-Generation/dp/B00154JDAI/ref=amb_link_84338011_2/182-1866418-1570306?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=001QCM9R4XDWZ34SYBCE&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=479448211&pf_rd_i=507846`

  6. The Kindle Store More than 420,000 books, including U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Amazon’s vision is to have every book ever printed, in any language. Most titles and new releases are $9.99, and you’ll find books for less.

  7. Kindle in Education • Seton Hall Study 2008-2009 • Kindles are being used in K-12 and universities and corporate learning environment. • 30,000 textbooks and case studies are available. • Education pilots are taking place at 7 universities and colleges during 2009-2010. • Goal of pilot is to learn how to adapt, develop and update the Kindle to meet the needs of learners.

  8. adjustable text options • easy-to-read E Ink® display • 6" Diagonal display size • good contrast with 16 level grayscale

  9. Specs. Details • Cost = $259.00 • Size = 7.7 x 4.5 x .05 in • Weight = 12.1 oz • Wireless = G3 & Wi-Fi • Storage = 2GB [& memory cards]

  10. Features • “Reading Now” feature offers a virtual bookmark • offers a color book cover scroll of your library • lend eBooks to friends feature • includes a MP3 player – music, audio books, podcasts • stores photos

  11. Memory • holds up to 1,500 e-books • expandable memory - a 16GB MicroSD card can hold up to 17,500 eBooks • holds a battery charge for up to ten days

  12. Reading • From Barnes & Noble, Fictionwise & eReader • EPUB • PDB • PDF • Google Books Project • Sample eBooks for free just about anywhere you are with Wi-Fi connection • Download a book in seconds with Wi-Fi connection Remember:

  13. Access • easy connectivity access using Wi-Fi / G3 network • easy access to download and upload • easy reading access with 5 font options

  14. The Nook is mobile! If you forget your nook at home and are stuck on a bus, BART or in an airport, keep on reading with your iPhone™ or BlackBerry®, using Barnes & Noble’s free eReader software. Lend a book!Just choose the book you want to share and send it to your friend’s nook or iPhone, iPod touch, select BlackBerry® and Motorola smartphones, PC or Mac® with Barnes & Noble eReader software.

  15. Picture of Online Website • Over 1 million titles available • Cost of books – some FREE, but most $9.99 or less • Download books from Barnes and Noble eBookstore • Formats for eBooks: EPUB PDB PDF • Wide selection of magazines, newspapers, & journals (saved as pdfs)

  16. Application of eReader in Education • The does have digital editions for some textbooks. Barnes & Noble is actively working with all the top textbook publishers to providedigital editions that will render on the Nook. • “Notes” can be added with the highlight feature.

  17. Sony’s Readers in 3 Styles Wireless http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NJ2ptJk_Ik

  18. Reader Touch Edition (PRS-600) 6” Display with Touch Screen Weight: 10.1 oz Thickness: 0.4” Resolution: 800X600 Display: Black and White; E Ink, 8 levels grayscale Headset Port DC Connection Cable USB Connection Cable Stylus $299.99 Touch Screen navigation, turn page, bookmark page notes, search for titles

  19. Stylus Touch Screen Area Options Page Turn Keys Zoom: Font in 5 sizes

  20. Reader Memory • 512 MB Built-in Memory • Stores up to 350 books at one time • Memory expand to 16 GB via the media card slot Turn page by touch, stylus or hard keys

  21. Compatibility and Support • MAC and PC compatible • TEXT: Support industry standards ePub, PDF, and other text formats • AUDIO: Play MP3 and AAC audio file formats • IMAGE: JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP

  22. Features • Annotation - Stylus for Freehand Note Taking*, Handwriting • Bookmarks • Text Memos using Virtual Keyboard • Keyboard for search • Quick Page Turn by Touch, Hard Keys or Stylus • Single Battery Charge up to 2 weeks • Audio, Images, Orientation • Built-in Dictionary

  23. Books Accessibility Over 1 Million eBooks. Access to books - ebookstore.sony.com | books.google.com

  24. Transfer eBooks • Download eBooks via USB cable connect to your computer. • Need Sony’s Reader Library software for download. • eBooks are transferred from the Library to the Reader.

  25. Other Free Online Websites • Public Libraries • Project Gutenberg Free eBooks Site - 30,000 http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

  26. Application of eReader in Education • Are any textbooks available for download? Some • How are notes added, saved, exported? Drag and save file to Library • Are there any free books available? Yes • Open source text books? Some iPad will redefine consumer expectations for future e-readers

  27. iPod Touch and iPhone

  28. Coming April 3rd…

  29. Thank you! • Q&A

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