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Using eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation
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I am teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am getting my masters degree in Library Science and I am currently starting my dissertation project. For this project, I would like to interview…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tammy Anderson Jun 21, 2011.
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Tammy Anderson replied to Kate Eileen Byrnes's discussion Using eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation
Patty McClune left a comment for Kate Eileen Byrnes"Sure, I'd be happy to help! We have 18 Kindles used mostly for independent reading, though they began with a reading discussion group in the library. patty_mcclune@cvsd.k12.pa.us"
"Hey Kate,
I don't really know that I'd be much help, but I'd be glad to answer any questions you have. I have nooks for students to check out for leisure reading. Except for a few professional titles I've loaded for teachers…"
"Hi Kate, do you want to email me some questions?"
Buffy Hamilton left a comment for Kate Eileen Byrnes"Hi Kate! Thanks so much for your note. I am absolutely covered up the next 6 weeks with professional commitments (ALA, ISTE, state library association, book project, out of state training I'm providing), so I'm honestly not…"
Kate Eileen Byrnes left a comment for Patty McClune"Hi Patty,
Will DeLamater recommended that I contact you. I am finishing up my masters degree in library science and my dissertation project is on using e-readers with students for instructional purposes. I am interviewing…"
Kate Eileen Byrnes left a comment for Marianna DeMott"Hi Marianna,
Will DeLamater recommended that I contact you. I am finishing up my masters degree in library science and my dissertation project is on using e-readers with students for instructional purposes. I am interviewing…"
Kate Eileen Byrnes left a comment for Kathy M Burnette"Hi Kathy,
Will DeLamater recommended that I contact you. I am finishing up my masters degree in library science and my dissertation project is on using e-readers with students for instructional purposes. I am interviewing…"
Kate Eileen Byrnes left a comment for Buffy Hamilton"Hi Buffy,
Will DeLamater recommended that I contact you. I am finishing up my masters degree in library science and my dissertation project is on using e-readers with students for instructional purposes. I am interviewing…"
Robin Barbera replied to Kate Eileen Byrnes's discussion Using eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation"I am an elementary school principal and I started a "principal's Kindle club" with second graders at lunchtime. You can email me at rbarb6156@aol.com"
Alisha Carr left a comment for Kate Eileen Byrnes"Hi Kate. I am thinking of purchasing several kindles or nooks for a small reading group at my school. Let me know how your research goes. If you would like to call me, let me know. Thanks."
Eileen Zombro replied to Kate Eileen Byrnes's discussion Using eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation"Hi Kate, I am a middle school teacher in Bozeman, Montana who uses Kindles in grades 6,7 and 8. eileen.zombro@bsd7.org."
Michelle Tullock replied to Kate Eileen Byrnes's discussion Using eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation"I am a librarian and reading specialist who has just begun (3 weeks) using Kindles with 6th grade remedial readers if that would help you may contact me at michellet@sthelens.k12.or.us
Michelle"
Brenda McCombs left a comment for Kate Eileen Byrnes"I'm sure you're WAY past needing this interview but I'm not in a classroom anyway. If you want me to comment globally on what we're doing as a system, I can speak to that if you still need information."
Tina M. Glatz replied to Kate Eileen Byrnes's discussion Using eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation"Hi,
I am a high school librarian in New Mexico and have used Nook ereaders with my students for five months. You can contact me by email at tglatz66@gmail.com
Tina"
Kate Eileen Byrnes posted a discussionUsing eReaders in the classroom- a Dissertation
I am teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am getting my masters degree in Library Science and I am currently starting my dissertation project. For this project, I would like to interview teachers or library media specialists who have used eReaders with students. I initially was just reaching out to individuals in my immediate area so that I could do face to face interviews. Unfortunately, as there are not many people out there who are currently using this technology in schools I have not…See More
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- Where do you teach?
- Hawk Ridge Elementary
- What grade level do you teach?
- 5th Grade
- Do you own a Kindle or other ereader?
- Kindle
- What kind of computer do you use?
- PC
- Where did you learn about this site?
- a colleague
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 9:17am on June 9, 2011, Patty McClune said…
- Sure, I'd be happy to help! We have 18 Kindles used mostly for independent reading, though they began with a reading discussion group in the library. patty_mcclune@cvsd.k12.pa.us
- At 9:00am on June 9, 2011,
Marianna DeMott said…
Hey Kate,
I don't really know that I'd be much help, but I'd be glad to answer any questions you have. I have nooks for students to check out for leisure reading. Except for a few professional titles I've loaded for teachers they're being used for fiction reading, not instruction. As a matter of fact I've been thinking about the setup for instruction and find some barriers that I personally don't know how you would overcome for classroom use, the biggest being the DRM that allows only 6 devices per account. You can contact me at: pdemott@lakeland.k12.in.us if you need to ask some questions.
- At 7:28pm on June 8, 2011,
Kathy M Burnette said…
- Hi Kate, do you want to email me some questions?
- At 7:22pm on June 8, 2011, Buffy Hamilton said…
- Hi Kate! Thanks so much for your note. I am absolutely covered up the next 6 weeks with professional commitments (ALA, ISTE, state library association, book project, out of state training I'm providing), so I'm honestly not able to take on an interview, but everything you need to know is housed here at http://www.theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/kindles, which also includes a tab for an archived webinar from the beginning of May that I think will be helpful. Best, Buffy
- At 11:56pm on May 27, 2011, Alisha Carr said…
- Hi Kate. I am thinking of purchasing several kindles or nooks for a small reading group at my school. Let me know how your research goes. If you would like to call me, let me know. Thanks.
- At 8:26am on May 26, 2011, Brenda McCombs said…
- I'm sure you're WAY past needing this interview but I'm not in a classroom anyway. If you want me to comment globally on what we're doing as a system, I can speak to that if you still need information.
- At 5:00pm on May 16, 2011, Mary Hudson said…
Hi Kate -- I don't actually use an ereader in school. I was just dreaming of what might be someday.
Marybet
- At 5:41pm on March 20, 2011,
Will DeLamater said… - Sounds really interesting! You could certainly get information and data from this group--feel free to ask, and good luck with your research!
- At 2:30pm on March 18, 2011, Will DeLamater said…
- Kate, welcome to the group! Are you investigating the use of ereaders at your school, or do you have a pilot in place already? (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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