Akron Ready Steps

Overview of the e-Book Nook

February, 2011

What  is  Akron  Ready  Steps?  

• The  University  of  Akron  and  ASCA  have  been  awarded  federal  funding  to  train  Head  Start  teachers  for  a  strong  preschool  program  in  language  and  literacy.      

• The  purpose  is  to  help  all  of  our  children  get  ready  for  school.  

ARS  Goals  

• Best  pracAce  • EssenAal  early  literacy  skills  • Knowledgeable  educators  • 21  century  learning  environments  

• Engaged  parents  and  communiAes  

ARS  Sites  

• Five  Points  I  

• Arlington  

• Robinson  CLC  

• Cedar  

E-­‐Book  Nook  –  Ini<al  Design  

• Teachers  were  given  design  specificaAons  asked  to  make  arrangements  for  the  e-­‐book  nook  in  their  classrooms.  

Basic  Design  SpecificaAons  • Asus  EeeTop  ET2010PNT  Touchscreen  All-­‐in-­‐One  PC  • Apple  8  GB  iPod  Touch  • e-­‐Book  SubscripAon  • Clearly  located  in  classroom;  signage  • SeaAng  for  3  children  +  teacher  • Low  noise  level  • Access  to  wifi  +  power  outlets    

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E-­‐Book  Nook  –  Post  Feedback  Design  

• Teachers  were  given  design  recommendaAons,  addiAonal  furnishings  and  asked  to  reconfigure  their  classroom  for  a  refined  e-­‐book  nook  design.  

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