1. iPad
eBooks
Paul, Pearls & iPads at Beecroft
July 2011

2. eBooks: Fad or
Future?
• Story control
• Absorb visually
• Immersive
• Scroll, touch, interact
• Anticipate
• Explore
Ref: The kids are alright! Why digitization and e-
books are good for literacy, Kristen McLean,
Publishing Perspectives

3. Which eBooks?
• Engaging narratives
• Well developed story
lines
• Strong characterization
• Contemporary themes
• Rich use of language

4. iBooks
• Searchable
• Notes
• Accessibility options
• Range of books/documents
ro ok s
B
i ne
Ge ra ld rs de
n
Ma
Jo h n
e Fr e nch
J ac k i

5. Create your own
iBook
• Pages
• ePUBBUD
• dotEPUB

6. Where to find out about good eBook apps
Learning and teaching with iPads
Mindful Learning Mindful Teaching

7. • Bartelbys Book Of
Buttons Primary
• Cozmo's Day Off
ebook apps
• The Fantastic Flying
• Violet and the Mystery
Books of Mr Morris
Next Door
• Wonkey Donkey
• Teddy's Day - Auryn
• Animalia
• The Little Mermaid-Auryn
• Angelina Ballerina
• Miss Spiders Tea Party
• Rockford Rock Opera

8. Secondary
ebook apps
• A Christmas Carol
by (iPadworx)
• War of the Worlds
• Pedlar Lady

9. Information
• World Book's
World of Animals
texts
• Timbuktu magazine
• Please touch the • Glo Bible
exhibit
• Our Choice
• Eureka Sports
Science