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eBookseBooksA New Teaching A New Teaching
ToolTool
eBookseBooksA New Teaching A New Teaching
ToolTool
Robert MoloneyRobert MoloneyGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolGreater Atlanta Christian School
Robert MoloneyRobert MoloneyGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolGreater Atlanta Christian School
ObjectivesObjectivesObjectivesObjectives
Discuss the different digital formats available
Explore the different means of creating a eBook
Pages, iBook Author, and iPad apps
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
Review and Discuss the implementation of a eBook project in the classroom
Discuss the different digital formats available
Explore the different means of creating a eBook
Pages, iBook Author, and iPad apps
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
Review and Discuss the implementation of a eBook project in the classroom
Different Digital FormatsDifferent Digital FormatsDifferent Digital FormatsDifferent Digital Formats
There are three predominant digital formats
Office Style documents
PDFs
ePub/eBooks
There are three predominant digital formats
Office Style documents
PDFs
ePub/eBooks
Comparison of ePub and Comparison of ePub and DocumentsDocuments
Comparison of ePub and Comparison of ePub and DocumentsDocuments
ePub Traditional Documents
• Can embed many different forms of media into the file directly
Can create review questions for the reader
Can embed your keynote slides directly into the book
• Can embed video directly into the document
• Formatting can be controlled easier
• Can not be changed by the viewer
• Universal access across mobile devices
• eBooks are searchable
• Can contain glossary for author/reader chosen words
• Linkable Table of Contents
• Many different options to
create
• Most recognizable form of document
• Easiest to create
• Most people are familiar with the
creation of a traditional document
(Word/Pages)
• Easiest to print
• Can be read on most mobile devices
• Can be delivered
digitally
Comparison of ePub and PDF Comparison of ePub and PDF DocumentsDocuments
Comparison of ePub and PDF Comparison of ePub and PDF DocumentsDocuments
ePub PDFDocumen
ts• Can embed many different forms of media into the file directly
Can create review questions for the reader
Can embed your keynote slides directly into the book
• Can embed video directly into the document
• Reformat for different devices
• eBooks are searchable
• Can contain glossary for author/reader chosen words
• Linkable Table of Contents
Ability to take notes in the book
• Many different options to
create
• Easy to print
• Easy to create and send across all formats
• Can be created with many different
programs
• Most recognizable form of e-publishing
• Can be delivered
digitally
• Universal access across
mobile devices• Can not be changed by the
viewer
Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?
Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?
The evidence speaks for itself:
Increases motivation
Creates an authentic
artifact
Allows for differentiation
Student Learn!!!
The evidence speaks for itself:
Increases motivation
Creates an authentic
artifact
Allows for differentiation
Student Learn!!!
Creating an eBookCreating an eBookCreating an eBookCreating an eBook
There are three major
ways to create an
eBook/ePub
Pages
iBooks Author
iPad apps
Scribble Press,
Creative Book
Builder, and
iBooks Creator
There are three major
ways to create an
eBook/ePub
Pages
iBooks Author
iPad apps
Scribble Press,
Creative Book
Builder, and
iBooks Creator
Using PagesUsing PagesUsing PagesUsing Pages
Pages is the easiest way to create a ePub/eBook
You can change any existing document to a eBook using Pages 09
There are a few areas you need to be aware of before you export the document
Pages is the easiest way to create a ePub/eBook
You can change any existing document to a eBook using Pages 09
There are a few areas you need to be aware of before you export the document
Great Features to AddGreat Features to AddGreat Features to AddGreat Features to Add
Table of Contents
This a linkable feature in the ePub/eBook format and allows for easy navigation.
It can be created in Pages using the Table of Contents feature.
Table of Contents
This a linkable feature in the ePub/eBook format and allows for easy navigation.
It can be created in Pages using the Table of Contents feature.
Great Features to AddGreat Features to AddGreat Features to AddGreat Features to Add
You can embed video directly into the ePub/eBook file.
You can either create the video you need or download the content from the internet.
YouTube is a great place to find content for your eBook.
You can embed video directly into the ePub/eBook file.
You can either create the video you need or download the content from the internet.
YouTube is a great place to find content for your eBook.
Using PagesUsing PagesUsing PagesUsing PagesA major advantage to Pages® is that is creates an ePub file that can be read by any e-reader
Pages has several disadvantages when you are creating an ePub/eBook
It does not take into account formatting for a eBook
Floating object disappear
Little interactive content
A major advantage to Pages® is that is creates an ePub file that can be read by any e-reader
Pages has several disadvantages when you are creating an ePub/eBook
It does not take into account formatting for a eBook
Floating object disappear
Little interactive content
PracticePracticePracticePracticeTake some time and let’s practice creating an eBook from a Pages Document
Take some time and let’s practice creating an eBook from a Pages Document
Using iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks Author
iBooks Author gives you the most tools for creating a eBook and is simple to use
It allows you to easily format an eBook.
It includes interactive content.
Pages documents can be imported into the program as chapters.
iBooks Author gives you the most tools for creating a eBook and is simple to use
It allows you to easily format an eBook.
It includes interactive content.
Pages documents can be imported into the program as chapters.
Using iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks Author
iBook Authors give the teacher an exciting array of feature to use.
It includes widgets to allow for the dynamic content
Included are:
Video, a Gallery, Keynote, 3D images, Interactive Map, and a Review Feature
You can also download others from www.classwidget.com
iBook Authors give the teacher an exciting array of feature to use.
It includes widgets to allow for the dynamic content
Included are:
Video, a Gallery, Keynote, 3D images, Interactive Map, and a Review Feature
You can also download others from www.classwidget.com
Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor
Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor
The Ability to add the dynamic content into a textbook is a major bonus
It is a simple interface to learn if you are familiar with other Apple products
The ability to preview your book on an iPad without publishing
The Ability to add the dynamic content into a textbook is a major bonus
It is a simple interface to learn if you are familiar with other Apple products
The ability to preview your book on an iPad without publishing
Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor
Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor
The ability to add Study Cards by the Reader
The ability to add a glossary for the reader of unknown terms.
The ability to add Study Cards by the Reader
The ability to add a glossary for the reader of unknown terms.
Using iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks Author
While the advantages of iBook Author are evident it does have a few drawbacks
eBooks created with iBooks Author can only be shared through the iBookstore
While the advantages of iBook Author are evident it does have a few drawbacks
eBooks created with iBooks Author can only be shared through the iBookstore
Using the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPad
There are many Apps that can be used to create eBooks on the iPad.
Two such apps are:
Scribble Press©
This app is free.
Book Creator for iPad©
This app cost $3.99.
There are many Apps that can be used to create eBooks on the iPad.
Two such apps are:
Scribble Press©
This app is free.
Book Creator for iPad©
This app cost $3.99.
Scribble PressScribble PressScribble PressScribble Press
This app is recommended for use with younger children or for those who want to self draw a picture books
Included features
500 drawing tools (markers, stickers, and photos)
50 templates for story creation
a gallery for browsing others work
This app is recommended for use with younger children or for those who want to self draw a picture books
Included features
500 drawing tools (markers, stickers, and photos)
50 templates for story creation
a gallery for browsing others work
Book Creator for iPadBook Creator for iPadBook Creator for iPadBook Creator for iPad
This app is recommended for older students.
It is a simple interface that works similarly to an iWork app.
Included features:
Text tool
Image tool
Recording tool (best feature)
This app is recommended for older students.
It is a simple interface that works similarly to an iWork app.
Included features:
Text tool
Image tool
Recording tool (best feature)
Creative Book BuilderCreative Book BuilderCreative Book BuilderCreative Book Builder
This app is recommended for older children.
This app is a little harder to create a book but it is full featured app.
Features included:
add files from Google Drive
ability to share is a QR code
embedding other files
This app is recommended for older children.
This app is a little harder to create a book but it is full featured app.
Features included:
add files from Google Drive
ability to share is a QR code
embedding other files
Using the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPad
While the iPad has many different apps that can be used to create an eBook
One disadvantage of many is the text is created as a picture and can not be changed in iBook
Creative Book Builder does not create text as a picture but is not as user friendly
While the iPad has many different apps that can be used to create an eBook
One disadvantage of many is the text is created as a picture and can not be changed in iBook
Creative Book Builder does not create text as a picture but is not as user friendly
PracticePracticePracticePractice
Download one of the apps and take sometime to exploreDownload one of the apps and take sometime to explore
Using eBooks to Teach Using eBooks to Teach WritingWriting
Using eBooks to Teach Using eBooks to Teach WritingWriting
Natural extension of the Writing Process
Increases Student Motivation
Authentic Product and Processes
Natural extension of the Writing Process
Increases Student Motivation
Authentic Product and Processes