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iPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Nook???
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Hi everyone,I'm the media specialist at a MS/HS. I have students grades 5-12. In putting together a plan for the library and a wish list for my budget I was hoping you all could provide some…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula O'Rourke Nov 9, 2012.
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Alison McKenzie replied to Paula O'Rourke's discussion Follett Shelf & Nook Color in the group Library
Paula O'Rourke replied to Alison McKenzie's discussion iPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Nook???"Alison,
I'd like to correct some information that I posted. The Nook Color e-readers are based on Android OS 2.2 but unfortunately the ability to download apps other than those from the B & N store is blocked. It's the…"
Alison McKenzie replied to Alison McKenzie's discussion iPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Nook???"Paula,
Your response definitely helped! I'll have to keep in mind what OS each device runs. Seems like there are some stumbling blocks with the newness of ebooks and the devices.
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Paula O'Rourke replied to Alison McKenzie's discussion iPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Nook???"Alison,
I bought 6 nook color ereaders last year in the hope that students would be able to download ebooks from Follett Shelf but even with the current updates from Follett, that still is not possible. Even though the nook color devices can…"
Alison McKenzie posted a discussioniPad, iPad mini, Kindle, Nook???
Hi everyone,I'm the media specialist at a MS/HS. I have students grades 5-12. In putting together a plan for the library and a wish list for my budget I was hoping you all could provide some input.Ultimately I'd like to purchase ebooks and have devices students can check out. I'm not interested in preloading these devices. Ideally students could check out books from the library through the device they borrow. Currently we use Folletts Digital Shelf. With the upcoming upgrades anyone with…See More
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A place to discuss the Kindle and how students are likely to use it. Will they read more? Will the device hold up or break easily? Will students find enough to read? Please share your thoughts and observations.
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The purpose of this group is to discuss and share information about how we are using or planning on using ereaders in libraries.
Karen Stone left a comment for Alison McKenzie"Greetings, and welcome to the group!
To get started, see if there is a group you would like to join--this is a way to expedite communication between people with the same interests. And we'd love it if you'd upload a profile photo--go…"
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- At 4:13pm on September 27, 2012, Karen Stone said…
Greetings, and welcome to the group!
To get started, see if there is a group you would like to join--this is a way to expedite communication between people with the same interests. And we'd love it if you'd upload a profile photo--go to settings under your name on the right and the option to upload is right at the top!
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Put Shakespeare in Your Pocket!
Click the QR code on your smartphone to grab Sonnet 65 by the Bard himself! An experiment with how to distribute learning resources to students' mobile devices.
Download the QR code, print it, and post it somewhere for students to access. Or post it on your blog or other school website. Get the i-nigma code reader in the App Store or the Android market. It is the reader we prefer. Courtesy of The Learning Mag.
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