Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
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Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School with Kathy Parker November 9, 2010 8:00 EST – 8:45 EST (a joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessories, LLC) Sponsored by http://www.medgestore.com/opples/
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Educators Group Webinar with Kathy Parker from Nov 9. Learn the steps to implementing an ereader program at your school from a school librarian who has been there!
Transcript of Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
with Kathy ParkerNovember 9, 20108:00 EST – 8:45 EST
(a joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessories, LLC)
Sponsored by
http://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Before you order your e-readers
Which e-reader do I buy?
Where do I get the money?
Are there grants available?
Creating an Educators’ Planning Committee
Who falls into the target student group?
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Ordering your e-readers
• Amazon Corporate Account• Purchase Orders• School Credit Card• School Procurement Card• Accessories: e-readers need to be protected
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
Buying and Managing Books
• Need to have one designated person in charge• All Kindles need to be numbered to coincide
with Amazon’s “Manage Your Account” number, important for downloading titles
• Develop a Kindle database to keep track of teachers/Kindles/titles
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Working with Students and Parents
• Marketing your program to parents• Developing a school Kindle policy for
students & parents to sign• Preparing for loss and damage
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Troubleshooting questions
• Problems with students downloading titles• Can students delete titles?• Internet connection: policies and problems• Student damage to Kindles
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Keep Learning• Connect with Other Educators: Kindle, Nook,
and More Educators Group (Ning)• Conferences and Groups: School Library
Journal• Blogs:
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
EduKindle (E-readers and education focus) Marianslibrary (Kathy’s blog) A Kindle World (Kindle news and updates) The Kindle Chronicles (podcast) Ireader Review (tips)
Questions and Answers with Kathy
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Additional Resources• Copies of tonight’s agenda and other
resources will be emailed to attendees.
• More information about Opples, a joint project of eReadia and M-Edge, can be found at www.medgestore.com/opples
• Useful links mentioned tonight will be posted at www.EduKindle.com.
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Upcoming Events
• December: Understanding E-book Formats and Finding Free Materials• January: e-Reader Device Review: Comparing the Options• More Webinars to Come in 2011!
Sign up at edukindle.ning.com!Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
Contact Information
Kathy Parker [email protected]
Will DeLamater - [email protected]
Lauren Gartrell – M-Edge [email protected]
Re-Kindle Kids with a Passion for Reading : Implementing an E-Reader Pilot Program at Your School
A joint project of eReadia LLC and M-Edge Accessorieshttp://www.medgestore.com/opples/
