The Four Basic Ebook Models for K-12 Libraries
This is the second article in a three-part series on ebook business models in K-12 libraries. In the first article, we looked at what a business model is and at the four main kinds of ebook business models that K-12 librarians need to know about. In this article, we will look at each of the four basic models in more depth and glance at some examples of them. We will not attempt to compare product offerings in depth, but I will mention an example or two of each model.
5 Free Tools for Creating Book Trailer Videos
The traditional book report that asks students to critique the books that they read is a staple of many classrooms. If you would like to add a new element to book reports try having students add visual and audio components to book reports by having students create book trailers. Book trailers are short videos designed to spark a viewer's interest in a book.
5 Free Tools for Creating Book Trailer Videos
The traditional book report that asks students to critique the books that they read is a staple of many classrooms. If you would like to add a new element to book reports try having students add visual and audio components to book reports by having students create book trailers. Book trailers are short videos designed to spark a viewer's interest in a book.
Book club urges NYC to vote on book for all to read at same time
It's a book club Big Apple style. Celebrities and city leaders joined forces Wednesday to launch “One Book, One New York,” a citywide initiative that will bring book lovers across the five boroughs together to read the same book at the same time. The program will feature five celebrity advocates — Bebe Neuwirth , William H. Macy, Giancarlo Esposito, Larry Wilmore and Danielle Brooks — each urging New Yorkers to vote for their choice. The "One Book, One New York" initiative provides the perfect opportunity to bring city residents from all five boroughs together through reading,” said Mayor de Blasio.
Why this superintendent is banning homework — and asking kids to read instead
By Valerie Strauss By Valerie Strauss Answer Sheet Analysis Analysis Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events July 17 at 11:09 AM
5 Free Tools for Creating Book Trailer Videos
The traditional book report that asks students to critique the books that they read is a staple of many classrooms. If you would like to add a new element to book reports try having students add visual and audio components to book reports by having students create book trailers. Book trailers are short videos designed to spark a viewer's interest in a book. A great place to find examples of book trailers is Book Trailers for Readers. If you would like to have your students try to create book trailers, here are five free video tools that are well-suited to that purpose. Animoto makes it possible to quickly create a video using still images, music, video clips, and text.
How to Reach the Dormant Readers
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Video Sunday: Movie, book, library, and audiobook trailers trailers trailers!!
Morning, folks. We’re beginning this Sunday morn with stuff that’s good for the soul. How often have you said to yourself, “I’d love to own some original art from illustrator Matthew Cordell but I’m too busy spending all my cash on children’s literacy foundations”? Well, fear not! Now you can do both.
"The Good Stuff": Why Arguments about YA Matter
Years ago, after weeks of urging teachers to come to me for student book recommendations, an English teacher dropped by to take me up on my offer. I asked her what kinds of books she wanted for her 8th graders. “Good books,” she replied promptly.
