iBooks App
App Use
Used for group readin
Used for silent reading
Used for reading workshop
Used for free time
Used for differentiation with audio books
Assessment
Parental surveys
Student surveys
Students reading progress will be monitored
Purpose of the App
Great for multiple grade levels
Students with all different reading levels will be able to choose books easily
A cheaper way to build a class library
Audio books available for differentiation
Students have access to many different books
A digital library for students
Why this App?
Allows for differentiation
Allows me to create a library that can be useful for all reading and grade levels
Recommendations
Easy to use
Students can build there own digital library and refer to books whenever they wish.
Audio books for differentiation
Knowledge required to operate app is minimal
George Siemens' framework for edtech
The App considers the whole learner by allowing students to choose books that work for them
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
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.
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.
Students have ability to choose books they want to read
