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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. Access this catalog via the website.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. Here are eight sites that offer free books for kids to adults: Bookopolis. Access this catalog via the website.

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Summer Reading Online

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Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. Parents can sign up home accounts to help students keep track of favorite books. Access this catalog via the website.

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Can I Turn a Book into an eBook?

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If you already have published works or existing books under your belt, congratulations! However, while a substantial number of readers prefer physical books, the digital landscape is evolving. So, if you are an author or publisher, you might be wondering, “Can I turn a book into an eBook?” So, let’s begin!

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New- You Can Now Import PDFs into Book Creator

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The popular classroom tool Book Creator recently dropped two big updates which teachers will be excited about. If you’re someone who has traditionally relied on PDFs and worksheets to aid learning in the classroom, it’s now time to bring those PDFs to life in Book Creator! What are the benefits of adding PDFs to Book Creator?

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Best Open Access Journals and Scholarly Articles for Research Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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More College Students Are Downloading Course Materials for Free—Or Skipping Them Entirely

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Use of free course materials among college students is up, with 22 percent downloading at least one such resource during the spring 2019 semester, according to research published Wednesday by the National Association of College Stores. The percent of students who reported downloading free materials has increased each semester since.

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