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6 Steps to Teach Book Creation with Book Creator

The CoolCatTeacher

Book Creator , the simple ebook authoring program, encourages writing and creativity in kids. Soon, my middle schoolers will start writing books again but in the fall, we had a great experience. Before moving into the book creation, they have to draft, add transitions, receive peer feedback and check their work.

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Book Review–My Secret EdTech diary

Ask a Tech Teacher

Excellent topics that couldn’t possibly be thorough covered in one book so a diary approach seems like a good option, ideas offered through a wide lens. The book would be too long for most readers if offered as a deep dive. A couple of tips on reading this book: Don’t skip the Forward. Voices aligned. Which is good.

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Equitable Learning with Book Creator

EdTechTeacher

Book Creator’s combination of simplicity, inclusivity, and powerful creativity is why it is a top go-to tool. The Book Creator Logo Why is Book Creator Different? Book Creator has long been one of my favorite tools to share because it is easy to dive in and get started. When teachers ask “Why Book Creator?”

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

There is one bright spot in this story: Online books. 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. Kids can even watch book trailers before making a selection.

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EdTech at School

This E-book is designed to support educators with case studies of education technology use at school.

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Book Review: Annotation

Dangerously Irrelevant

The book highlights five key functions of annotation: providing information, sharing commentary, sparking conversation, expressing power, and aiding learning. The book gave me some new lenses through which to think about this practice. Remi tells fascinating stories about annotation (no, really!),

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My Best Books of Summer – 2022

The CoolCatTeacher

My goal is to read books for an hour each night. In this episode, I wanted to share some of the books that have me thinking this summer. It is a wide assortment of books that I've linked to at the bottom of the show. Episode 787 My Favorite Books of Summer 2022 Vicki Davis, @coolcatteacher - Your Show Host.

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Maximize the Power of Multiple Technology Ecosystems

This e-book will show you: The benefits of Google on Apple. When in fact, blending the best of Google services on Apple hardware opens the door to a wealth of educational possibilities for students, teachers, and parents. But how does it work? Ways to integrate Google and Apple. How to successfully co-manage each ecosystem.