iBooks App
George Siemens' framework for edtech
Students have ability to choose books they want to read
Students choosing books to fill their digital library will grow in their knowledge of how to choose books that interest them and they will be able to refer to the books to help develop their ideas.
Audio books will be engaging to students who may struggle or learn by listening. Students having freedom to fill their library will feel like they own their learning.
The teacher will be using the app to teach reading lessons as well as using the app for students to read silent or in a group context
The App considers the whole learner by allowing students to choose books that work for them
Why this App?
Knowledge required to operate app is minimal
Recommendations
Easy to use
Audio books for differentiation
Students can build there own digital library and refer to books whenever they wish.
Allows me to create a library that can be useful for all reading and grade levels
Allows for differentiation
Purpose of the App
A digital library for students
Students have access to many different books
Audio books available for differentiation
A cheaper way to build a class library
Students with all different reading levels will be able to choose books easily
Great for multiple grade levels
Assessment
Students reading progress will be monitored
Student surveys
Parental surveys
App Use
Used for differentiation with audio books
Used for free time
Used for reading workshop
Used for silent reading
Used for group readin