eReader

**__General Purpose of eReaders … __**
eReaders are devices for reading electronic books (eBooks) that can be downloaded from the internet. The major eReaders are Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook and Sony Reader. There is also Borders Kobo. iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and other smartphones can read eBooks. Any eReaders give you all the benefits of a library without the bulk. Nook also has ‘lend me’ feature by which you can borrow eBooks from your friends up to 14 days.

**__Just the Facts … __**

· Eq uipment needed

 *eReader itself  *USB cable for charging as well as transferring between PC/Mac and the eReader  *Wireless network

** · **Cost

 *Kindle from USD139.00 to USD379.00 (size of the device and memory,WiFi + 3G or just WiFi)  *Nook from USD149.00 to USD249.00 (black and white or color, non touch screen or touch screen)  *SonyReader from USD179.00 to USD299.00 (pocket edition, touch edition, daily edition)  *Kobo USD139.00

· Where to find more information

 *Kindle http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b?ie=UTF8&node=133141011//  *Kobo <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> @http://koboereader.com/usd/ <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *Nook <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nook/index.asp?PID=35699&cds2Pid=35611

· <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Age/grade level

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *Older elementary school students, 4th and 5th graders, should be able to handle the device fairly well in my opinion. <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">I am not sure if any teachers feel comfortable with letting Kindergarteners of 1st graders deal with expensive <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">devices like these. I have seen a lot of parents letting their children play with iPhones or other cell phones. These are <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">much smaller and easier for children to hold.

· <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Limitations

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *eReaders run on battery, so they need to be charged from time to time though it lasts for rather a long time <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *Once you lose the device, all the eBooks are all gone…unless you purchase another device, transfer all the Books <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">from PC/Mac, or register the new device at the online ebook stores and download them again from the websites <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">such as amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and so forth.

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">In the Classroom … __**

· <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">How can I apply it for teaching?

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *(In case of touch screen devices) Tap the word you don’t know too well, and a window pops up with the definition. This is a feature <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">that not only English Language Learners (ELLs) but also anyone could appreciate. (In case of non-touch screen devices) <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *A lot of classic books are available free in eBook format. If enough number of devices are available either because students have one <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">or school district purchase them, there is no need to purchase any more copies. <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *These devices are portable, so students could take eBooks home easily. This promotes students’ more reading and sharing the reading <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">materials with family and friends.

· **<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">How can it benefit my students **<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">?

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *The immediate access to reading contents without getting the textbook or going to the library as long as students do not leave the <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">device at home <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *The immediate access to the word definition. This will eliminate the hideousness out of using the physical dictionary. This will help <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;">ELLs, and some special education students. <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *Keeping an electronic device in hand will occupy and engage students <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *The use of use and navigation <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 12pt 28.35pt;"> *The ease of changing the font sizes

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Help, I’m Stuck … __**

· <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Trouble or questions regarding Kindle? Gizmodo Kindle Forum at amazon.com

· <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Trouble or questions regarding Nook? nooktalk

· <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">List of books available in eBook format. Any books you could use in your class?

//Number the Stars// by Lois Lowry //Giver// by Lois Lowry //Eragon// by Christoper Paolini //The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe// by C.S. Lewis //The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay// trilogy by Suzanne Collins //The Book Theif// by Markus Zarak //The Twilight// Saga by Stephanie Meyers //The Tale of Despereaux// by Kate DiDamillo
 * c hapter books*

*A Littel Golden Book Series* // The Poky Little Puppy // // The Saggy Baggy Elephant // // Scuffy the Tugboat // // Tawny Scrawny Lion // // The Shy Little Kitten // // The Little Read Hen //

*Books by P.D. Eastman* // Are You My Mother? // // Go, Dog, Go! // // Big Dog...Little Dog // // Sam and te Firefly // // The Best Nest // // Flap Your Wings //

*//Magic Tree House// Series*

*//A to Z Mysteries// Series*

*//Junie B.// Series*

*//The Boxcar Children// Series*

*//Warriers// Series*

*//The Berenstein Bear//s Series*

*//Curious George// Series*

*The Tale of Peter Rabbit Series* // The Tale of Peter Rabbit // // The Tale of Tom Kittens // // The Tale of Two Bad Mice //

*Aesop's Fables*

**__<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Check it out … __**

**<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> * **<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Kindle reads the text for you <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">media type="youtube" key="DgxyenRyqjg" height="390" width="480"

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> *Kindle shows Japanese text <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">media type="youtube" key="BjbqyVww8a0" height="390" width="640"

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> *Nook in-depth walk <span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">media type="youtube" key="IiB5sPPkfms" height="390" width="480"

<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">March 24, 2011, Noriko T. Cook MAT TESOL cohort 5 student