Agenda
1. Connect: What might be some benefits of using eBooks in a learner-centered, blended learning environment? Post your response on this Padlet wall.
2. Make notes for future reference about great eBooks you discover today, and ideas for using these with your students in the context of your curriculum. Use organizers in print or digital format: DLU Notes | Elementary S.T.A.T. Summer Institute Notes
3. Accessing eBook sources: Use CHROME for functionality of some eBooks.
- LOG IN to BCPS One and select the Digital Content tile to access eBooks from the databases listed below on the right.
- Snapshots & Support pages on the ODL Resource Wiki are available under the orange question mark for each eBook database icon.
- To access the Cherry Lake 21st Century Learning Collections for Grades 1-4 and 4-8 (shown below on the left):
4. Overview of each eBook source: Your instructor will provide a brief overview of each eBook source and features including:
- Audience/grade levels and curriculum connections
- Formats, text types, Lexiles & reading levels
- Collection navigation & searching
- eBook Reader interface & embedded reading/learning supports and tools
- Direct linking procedures (for placing direct links to eBooks on BCPS One Lesson Tiles)
6. Guided Practice and exploration of each eBook collection:
- Practice using the interface to locate titles/content relevant to your curriculum and your students; make a note of these.
- Preview some eBooks and practice using their features, including embedded reading/learning supports and tools.
- Peruse Support Resources available for each eBook collection to identify useful resources for future reference.
7. Accessing eBooks for professional learning: Log into BCPS One and select the Professional Learning tile to access eBooks on the ASCD Bookshelf. Explore this collection, which includes titles published by ASCD and ISTE.
8. Reflect & Share: Discuss with a partner or small group and share out:
- What are some advantages of eBooks over print books?
- Share an example of one student eBook you found, and how you might use it in your classroom to support learner-centered instruction in a blended learning environment.
- How might eBooks from the 21st Century Learning collection be useful for helping students to develop P21 skills, including The 4C's, in the context of your curriculum?
9. DLU Reflection
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