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Reflowable vs Fixed: Which is The Best eBook Format?

Kitaboo on EdTech

But before your publishing moves to eBook status, it needs to be converted into a format that is compatible with most of the electronic devices available in the market. There are primarily two types of eBook formats available for publishers: reflowable formats and fixed formats. . Reflowable or Standard Format: Some Things to Know.

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Simple Virtual Reality in the Classroom with Google Streetview and Google Cardboard with Donnie Piercey

The CoolCatTeacher

Today Donnie Piercey @mrpiercey , co-author of the Google Cardboard Book , shows how we can add simple augmented reality to our classrooms. Owl Eyes has hundreds of free ebooks — the Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, and all of Shakespeare’s work. But Owl Eyes isn’t just an ebook reader. I always like to use Google Maps.

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ePub for Education: How to Open and Convert ePub Files?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Many top academic publishers have been delivering electronic versions of books (popularly known as eBooks) for decades. While eBooks are available in multiple formats like PDF, ePub , MOBI, and more, the ePub design stands out remarkably. Short for electronic publication, an ePub is the most widely used open-source eBook file format.

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12 Free Learning Apps and Websites for Kids at Home This Summer

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Good for: Reading, writing, creativity Grades: 1-5 Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android. Good for: Reading Grades: K-12 Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android. This app allows students to browse and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from public libraries for free. Plus, they're all free! Libby, by Overdrive.

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Best Word Applications for iPad

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

We’ll also look at mainstream choices like Google Docs and Pages, and weigh their pros and cons. Related: Best iPad Apps for Creating Interactive eBooks Word Applications for iPad Here are our top recommendations for word applications for iPad: 1. The app is free, which is a bonus, but it does require a Google account.

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PASCO Motion Sensor–A Must for Science Classes

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Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. In fact, it took me less than five minutes to unbox, setup, find the power button, and sync to the free app/software on my laptop and my iPhone. Plug it in to charge.

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How Genius Hour Helps Kids Connect What They’re Learning in School to Their Future Goals

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Genius Hour has three rules: Students must start with an essential question that cannot be answered with a simple Google search. She was often taking pictures on her iPhone, playing with filters and capturing the world around her. “I Ava started out by reading ebooks and exploring online tutorials by photographers she liked.

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