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e-books and iPads The reality in the DEC system.MICHELE JENSEN@Bibliothecaire3president@slansw.asn.au

+https://dec-ebooksdevices.wikispaces.com/

The above link has all my notes and links for this presentation

+DELL 11i

+LENOVO Miix 2

+

Why did I just show you devices that are not iPads?

Technology for Learning (T4L) - Computer Equipment Rollout

Each School is entitled to:

Dell 11i 1.5 T4L Units

Lenovo Miix 2 11

1.25 T4L Units

+I am not going to tell you what device is better but I will give you some facts and unpack them.Each DEC tablet device will come featured with: • Windows 8.1 Operating System for performance and usability • Microsoft Office 2013 Suite as Standard

Plus the support of the DEC.

+What does the DEC have to say about the use of these tablets?“These devices open up many opportunities for schools in the area of Mobile Learning.Tablets are an attractive new product for schools that provide;

A platform for Mobile LearningA touch-based interfaceSimilar computing power to a base

model notebook computer.Lighter in weight than standard

notebooks.

+ iPadNot supported by DEC.Can connect to network via the old server. I have a eT4L server and have had issues with iPad’s connecting to this new server.BEFORE YOU decide on a DEVICE ask your self:WHAT AM I GOING TO USE IT FOR?

+TIME TO LOOK AT SAMR

+When purchasing devices remember that they must have education licensing.

Kobo (no education licence in Australia)

iPad (can be purchased using education licence)

Kindle (no education licence in Australia)

+Using OverDrive

+I joined the local library to use their titles.

+On my iPad I had to allow cookies

+You will need to create an account this takes about 10-15 minutes

+Search for your title, practice a few times

+Load your book

+Begin reading

+State library: locate the eresources button

+Search

+Enter in your Library Card number(no need to make another account or download software

+Directed to an EBL search

+Search result

+Ready to read

+Its just a click away

+Customise your experience

+From the School Library Catalogue

+Choose your year level

+Choose a title

+Ready to read

+Or choose another title

+Not all e-books are the same

+http://gutenberg.net.auDRM “without digital rights management“Out of copyright material.

+Two types of lending platforms

1:book: 1user

OverDrive (https://www.overdrive.com/)

Wheelers (http://www.wheelers.co.nz/)

e-textbook (available from various books

stores)

1 books: multiple users

EBL

(http://www.eblib.com/)

GALE VRL

(http://www.cengage.com/search/showresults.do?N=197+4294917622+4294904997)

Infobase

(http://www.infobasepublishing.com/)

Spinney

(http://spinneypress.com.au/)

+A world from Coleen FoleyDEC Scan Journal 2013

“Given that many current commercially available e-books are essentially PDF’s of print texts, we keenly await more interactive e-books for our students and school libraries, think about the following:• the demands of the new curriculum• programming opportunities• Using technology to o engage studentso inspire creativityo make the best of interactive options• diverse reading experiences 21C• student focused reading opportunities• different learning styles

+Lets look at some research in the DEC system

Short report

http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/schoollibraries/assets/Foley_ebooks_Scan_31-4.pdf

Long report

Ebooks for leisure and learning:

key findings of a collaboration between NSW Department of

Education and Communities (DEC) and Softlink Australia

NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/61500515/Scan%20journal%20online%20RV%20assets/Ebooks%20test%20report%20October%202012/ebooks%20test%20report.pdf

DEC strategic plan

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/about-us/how-we-operate/strategies-and-plans/corporate-plans/fiveyrs-strategic-plan.pdf

+Break down of long report(State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Communities 2012. NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centrewww.click.det.nsw.edu.au)“During Term 2, 2012, a limited ebooks test project was undertaken. The aim of this project was to explore:

use of ebook resources for learning and leisure

teaching and learning issues involved with the use of ebooks

technical and logistical issues in preparation and implementation for NSW Department of Education and Communities schools.”

(The test project was conducted during the year of reading)

“ The project was also in keeping with the vision of the NSW Department of Education and Communities reflected in the 5 Year Strategic Plan 2012-17”

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/about-us/how-we-operate/strategies-and-plans/corporate-plans/fiveyrs-strategic-plan.pdf

+Who coordinated the project?

“…by the Leader, School Libraries and Information Literacy, NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre (CLIC), in partnership with information Technology Directorate (ITD) and Softlink Australia. Selected Department schools and state offices using the Softlink Oliver resource management system were involved.”

What SCHOOLS?

Dubbo School of Distance Education

Glenn Innes High School

Mount Terry Public School

NSW State Braille and Large Print Unit

Ryde School Libraries, NSW Curriculum and Learning Innovation Centre

+Who participated?

“students, staff and community members of the schools.

a small number of itinerant teachers with selected vision impaired students.

a range of interested Departmental officers with responsibilities for areas such as English literacy, other curriculum areas, online curriculum resources, information technology, distance education and school libraries.

Access to some 5 000 OverDrive eresources in various formats (EPUB, PDF, video, audio, music) was via the Softlink Oliver resource management system.”

+Key findings

“all participants were enthusiastic about accessing ebooks

access to and reading of ebooks was more prolific where there were planned, explicit learning activities

reading and writing enjoyment and skills development was evidenced by quality student work samples and feedback resulting from the planned learning activities

the opportunity to access a range of ebooks enriched the collection of resources available to students and teacher

further exploration of specific needs and support for vision students is required”

+Important areas to consider

“Briefly, several key issues and trends, which emerged as common our outstanding from the readings, informed the project approach. These included:

the rich potential of ebooks to engage students and support reading, literacy and learning, in particular where interactive components, embedded multimedia, and additional functionalities are incorporated (Pledger, 2010; Siegarsme, 2010)

inclusion of ebooks in school libraries supports a visionary learning and teaching context, ensures relevance and convenience, and meets community expectations for contemporary educational environments (Savard, 2010; Siegarsme, 2010)

• flexibility and student focused approaches are supported when mobile devices are used for learning activities (Next Practice, NSW CLIC, 2012)

• trends for bring your own device (BYOD) and bring your own technology (BYOT) in education (Kharbach, 2011)

• the importance of planned, scaffolded experiences in enhancing engagement, creativity and learning outcomes when using technology/ devices for learning (Meiers, 2009; Next Practice, NSW CLIC, 2012; Stetter, 2011)

• appropriate resources management systems ensure copyright and digital rights management (McKenzie, 2011)

• a major survey attests increasing usage of ebooks in US school libraries (Library Journal and School Library Journal, 2011)

• the same significant survey reports additional readers and users for the school (‘fresh faces’) when ebooks are offered (Library Journal and School Library Journal, 2011)

+A DEC principal’s reflection (2009)

“When I enter my own school library I see a social network – students and teachers doing all manner of things – everything from reading, promoting, quiet games, social skills, researching, working on computers, group planning, the list becomes quiet endless. I see a thriving centre of learning – and something that is integral to the way the whole school functions.”