Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2022

You can have your entire library in your own pocket to take anywhere you go. There are several websites and online libraries that offer access to free ebooks and audiobooks. In the list below, I compiled for you some of the best places where you can search for and access free ebooks and audiobooks. Registration is free.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2020

Benchmark Education is are now offering free access to their extensive collection of eBooks to families and educators. The library includes books both in English and Spanish for grades K-6 and is accessible to users using nearly any device with internet access. This library is available through July 31, 2020.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

. – August 17, 2022 – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and home, announces substantial enhancements to its Capstone Interactive eBooks platform. Among the improvements, the eBook platform and reader will be Section 508 compliant and WCAG 2.1

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2023

Leveraging the use of eBooks and audiobooks to expand access to reading materials as well as improve literacy skills for students was the focus of the edLeader Panel “ Keys to Elevating Readers with eBooks and Audiobooks.” Palacio, is assigned as a class book, students immediately rush to the library to get their own copy.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 24, 2021

With the closures of local libraries due to the current pandemic, book lovers experience what Concepción de León called 'literary withdrawal'. However, this does not have to be a crippling condition.read more

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The publishing industry is undergoing a major change as more and more readers prefer eBooks over printed books. This is evident from the fact that the eBook market is expected to grow by 2.00% from 2023 to 2027, reaching a market volume of US $15.33 But why are eBook reader devices so appealing to readers?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 30, 2021

With the closures of local libraries due to the current pandemic, book lovers experience what Concepción de León called 'literary withdrawal'. However, this does not have to be a crippling condition.read more.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 28, 2022

With the advancement and convenience of digital technology, a lot of readers now prefer eBooks since they can carry hundreds of books with them simultaneously on their digital reading devices. Hence, if you are planning to release your book, you do not only have to deal with physical manuscript publishing but also eBook publishing.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 3, 2023

Middle School and High School are designed for semester or quarter grading periods typical of those grade levels with topics like programming, robotics, writing an ebook, and community service with tech. Each ebook is 148-203 pages, with 251-420 images. The curriculum is used worldwide by public and private schools and homeschoolers.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 20, 2023

Over the last ten years, eBooks in classrooms have become an indispensable part of the education system. Blackboards have been replaced with virtual whiteboards, projectors have made a permanent place for themselves in classrooms, and printed books are increasingly being replaced with eBooks. For instance, an image of an eye.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Whether eBooks are better than printed books has been a long-standing debate. Though eBooks today have become the mainstay of the publishing industry, they have not completely overtaken print as predicted by analysts. Plus, there have also been some signs of eBook readers switching back to print. . Portability . Availability.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Schools are now distributing eBooks and eModules to their students via eLearning platforms which come with highly intuitive learning tools. We have listed the top 10 eBook apps best suited for the eLearning industry. #1 KITABOO is one of the most interactive eBook and eLearning platforms. 2 Aldiko Book Reader. 5 Cool Reader.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Since winning the AASL award for one of the best digital storytelling tools in 2017 , the Buncee team has always loved being a part of school libraries across the country. In fact, teacher librarians in the Buncee community inspired this list of ideas for using Buncee to compliment and promote eBooks and eResources collections.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

This doesn’t require a library. Reading Any age: Read ebooks. Thanks to Project Gutenberg and other online libraries, many books can be read for free, saving students the cost of purchasing a paperback or taking a library book (they might lose) on a vacation.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

From May 4 through August 17, students from participating schools worldwide can enjoy free, 24/7 access through the Sora reading app to 50 juvenile and young adult ebooks, audiobooks and Read-Alongs from their school, the largest amount ever offered through the program. Audiobook titles include Flannery and Game Changer. See the full list.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Scholastic US research indicates that of children who had read an eBook, 26% of boys and 16% of girls said they were reading more books as a result. There’s no limit or allowance to worry about – just complete access to the entire Nimble Stories’ library, as if it were your own. Kevin Palmer, Nimble Stories Founder.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The popularity of eBooks has indeed opened a plethora of new opportunities for readers and authors. At the same time, numerous emerging authors all around the globe have also benefited immensely from self-publishing eBooks. The eBook self-publishing process is not only cheap and easy but also highly sustainable.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2019

When you talk to an adult reader about ebooks, they typically come down on one side of the fence or the other. Ebooks do their best to replicate (or improve upon) all that’s good about reading. The interactivity is where ebooks tend to claim the higher ground. To that, I say to each their own. It’s a more active process.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 4, 2019

Libby is an excellent app that allows you to access your local library and borrow ebooks and audiobooks. The way Libby works is very simple: open the app, find your local library, use your library.read more.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With the addition of the new licenses, more than 24 million readers at over 55,000 schools, public libraries and higher education institutions can now access TeachingBooks’ curated educational materials. More than 55,000 schools and libraries have received more than 70 million unique investigations and searches since August 2020.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2022

Middle School and High School are designed for semester or quarter grading periods typical of those grade levels with topics like programming, robotics, writing an ebook, and community service with tech. Tech teachers, tech coordinators, library media specialists, curriculum specialists. Who needs this.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

International Children’s Digital Library. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library. Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright pro tections.

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Buncee

MARCH 28, 2023

April is School Library Month! It’s time to recognize the incredible impact that school libraries have on students of all ages. It’s not just the content inside of school libraries that is so important, but the dedication and hard work of librarians and media specialists as well. Each year, the week is celebrated with a theme.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2022

Luckily, Common Core–and many State standards–provide an excellent starter list of seven ways to blend technology into your everyday teaching: have digital ebooks included in your class library. have online libraries included with student resources. Treat them exactly as though they were print books.

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ProfHacker

APRIL 6, 2017

That post described Library Extension , a very useful Chrome extension 1 that works with Amazon’s site (reports in the comments section of the LifeHacker post indicate that it works with the Goodreads site, too, though I’ve not tested it). Have you tried Library Extension? If so, how well has it worked for you?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 30, 2022

The more tech-savvy current generation prefers to read eBooks or books in the electronic format on their smartphones or dedicated readers. Readers can store a whole library of eBooks on their smart devices and read them in the comfort of their own space or while on the go. Why should you use audiobooks?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

These are some popular eBook libraries where parents and.read more. November 15, 2016 Looking for some good places where you can search for and find children's books? The list below has you covered.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 23, 2018

This year, I’ve found myself giving many of them a rather unintentional gift–an introduction to their public libraries’ digital media collections. I no longer subscribe to print magazines because of my public library’s access to RBDigital. I propose that after dinner, we have some library fun.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MAY 29, 2017

It provides a huge library featuring over 20.000 eBooks designed specifically for kids 12 and under. May 29, 2017 Looking for some good summer reading books for your kid? Epic has you covered. The.read more.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2018

Will we wander through VR stacks in the library of the future? Will the library’s computer lab become a makerspace? Those were just a couple of the questions raised on Tuesday, February 27 when the #DLNchat community got together to discuss: What Is the Role of Libraries in Digital Learning Innovation?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 1, 2022

Interactive eBooks have enjoyed great love and attention from readers of all ages, especially with Amazon Polly. Needless to say, interactive eBooks are giving stiff competition to their physical counterparts. . It is precisely why publishers are converting their existing library of physical books into interactive eBooks.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The most common EPUB format is the eBook. You can transform your content into an interactive eBook using an EPUB maker. The fixed layout format is usually preferred for more complex content and publishing material such as eMagazines and eBooks. Tips for Creating an Engaging and Interactive EBook. Layout and Structure .

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Burnsville, MN – January 18, 2022 – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ eighth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). For more information, visit www.mackin.com or call 800-245-9540.

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