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Robert MoloneyRobert MoloneyGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolGreater Atlanta Christian School

Robert MoloneyRobert MoloneyGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolGreater Atlanta Christian School

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Discuss the different digital formats available

Explore the different means of creating a eBook

Pages, iBook Author, and iPad apps

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages

Review and Discuss the implementation of a eBook project in the classroom

Discuss the different digital formats available

Explore the different means of creating a eBook

Pages, iBook Author, and iPad apps

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages

Review and Discuss the implementation of a eBook project in the classroom

Different Digital FormatsDifferent Digital FormatsDifferent Digital FormatsDifferent Digital Formats

There are three predominant digital formats

Office Style documents

PDFs

ePub/eBooks

There are three predominant digital formats

Office Style documents

PDFs

ePub/eBooks

Comparison of ePub and Comparison of ePub and DocumentsDocuments

Comparison of ePub and Comparison of ePub and DocumentsDocuments

ePub Traditional Documents

• Can embed many different forms of media into the file directly

Can create review questions for the reader

Can embed your keynote slides directly into the book

• Can embed video directly into the document

• Formatting can be controlled easier

• Can not be changed by the viewer

• Universal access across mobile devices

• eBooks are searchable

• Can contain glossary for author/reader chosen words

• Linkable Table of Contents

• Many different options to

create

• Most recognizable form of document

• Easiest to create

• Most people are familiar with the

creation of a traditional document

(Word/Pages)

• Easiest to print

• Can be read on most mobile devices

• Can be delivered

digitally

Comparison of ePub and PDF Comparison of ePub and PDF DocumentsDocuments

Comparison of ePub and PDF Comparison of ePub and PDF DocumentsDocuments

ePub PDFDocumen

ts• Can embed many different forms of media into the file directly

Can create review questions for the reader

Can embed your keynote slides directly into the book

• Can embed video directly into the document

• Reformat for different devices

• eBooks are searchable

• Can contain glossary for author/reader chosen words

• Linkable Table of Contents

Ability to take notes in the book

• Many different options to

create

• Easy to print

• Easy to create and send across all formats

• Can be created with many different

programs

• Most recognizable form of e-publishing

• Can be delivered

digitally

• Universal access across

mobile devices• Can not be changed by the

viewer

Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?

Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?Why eBooks?

The evidence speaks for itself:

Increases motivation

Creates an authentic

artifact

Allows for differentiation

Student Learn!!!

The evidence speaks for itself:

Increases motivation

Creates an authentic

artifact

Allows for differentiation

Student Learn!!!

Creating an eBookCreating an eBookCreating an eBookCreating an eBook

There are three major

ways to create an

eBook/ePub

Pages

iBooks Author

iPad apps

Scribble Press,

Creative Book

Builder, and

iBooks Creator

There are three major

ways to create an

eBook/ePub

Pages

iBooks Author

iPad apps

Scribble Press,

Creative Book

Builder, and

iBooks Creator

Using PagesUsing PagesUsing PagesUsing Pages

Pages is the easiest way to create a ePub/eBook

You can change any existing document to a eBook using Pages 09

There are a few areas you need to be aware of before you export the document

Pages is the easiest way to create a ePub/eBook

You can change any existing document to a eBook using Pages 09

There are a few areas you need to be aware of before you export the document

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Table of Contents

This a linkable feature in the ePub/eBook format and allows for easy navigation.

It can be created in Pages using the Table of Contents feature.

Table of Contents

This a linkable feature in the ePub/eBook format and allows for easy navigation.

It can be created in Pages using the Table of Contents feature.

Great Features to AddGreat Features to AddGreat Features to AddGreat Features to Add

You can embed video directly into the ePub/eBook file.

You can either create the video you need or download the content from the internet.

YouTube is a great place to find content for your eBook.

You can embed video directly into the ePub/eBook file.

You can either create the video you need or download the content from the internet.

YouTube is a great place to find content for your eBook.

Using PagesUsing PagesUsing PagesUsing PagesA major advantage to Pages® is that is creates an ePub file that can be read by any e-reader

Pages has several disadvantages when you are creating an ePub/eBook

It does not take into account formatting for a eBook

Floating object disappear

Little interactive content

A major advantage to Pages® is that is creates an ePub file that can be read by any e-reader

Pages has several disadvantages when you are creating an ePub/eBook

It does not take into account formatting for a eBook

Floating object disappear

Little interactive content

PracticePracticePracticePracticeTake some time and let’s practice creating an eBook from a Pages Document

Take some time and let’s practice creating an eBook from a Pages Document

Using iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks Author

iBooks Author gives you the most tools for creating a eBook and is simple to use

It allows you to easily format an eBook.

It includes interactive content.

Pages documents can be imported into the program as chapters.

iBooks Author gives you the most tools for creating a eBook and is simple to use

It allows you to easily format an eBook.

It includes interactive content.

Pages documents can be imported into the program as chapters.

Using iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks Author

iBook Authors give the teacher an exciting array of feature to use.

It includes widgets to allow for the dynamic content

Included are:

Video, a Gallery, Keynote, 3D images, Interactive Map, and a Review Feature

You can also download others from www.classwidget.com

iBook Authors give the teacher an exciting array of feature to use.

It includes widgets to allow for the dynamic content

Included are:

Video, a Gallery, Keynote, 3D images, Interactive Map, and a Review Feature

You can also download others from www.classwidget.com

Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor

Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor

The Ability to add the dynamic content into a textbook is a major bonus

It is a simple interface to learn if you are familiar with other Apple products

The ability to preview your book on an iPad without publishing

The Ability to add the dynamic content into a textbook is a major bonus

It is a simple interface to learn if you are familiar with other Apple products

The ability to preview your book on an iPad without publishing

Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor

Great Features of iBooks Great Features of iBooks AuthorAuthor

The ability to add Study Cards by the Reader

The ability to add a glossary for the reader of unknown terms.

The ability to add Study Cards by the Reader

The ability to add a glossary for the reader of unknown terms.

Using iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks AuthorUsing iBooks Author

While the advantages of iBook Author are evident it does have a few drawbacks

eBooks created with iBooks Author can only be shared through the iBookstore

While the advantages of iBook Author are evident it does have a few drawbacks

eBooks created with iBooks Author can only be shared through the iBookstore

Using the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPad

There are many Apps that can be used to create eBooks on the iPad.

Two such apps are:

Scribble Press©

This app is free.

Book Creator for iPad©

This app cost $3.99.

There are many Apps that can be used to create eBooks on the iPad.

Two such apps are:

Scribble Press©

This app is free.

Book Creator for iPad©

This app cost $3.99.

Scribble PressScribble PressScribble PressScribble Press

This app is recommended for use with younger children or for those who want to self draw a picture books

Included features

500 drawing tools (markers, stickers, and photos)

50 templates for story creation

a gallery for browsing others work

This app is recommended for use with younger children or for those who want to self draw a picture books

Included features

500 drawing tools (markers, stickers, and photos)

50 templates for story creation

a gallery for browsing others work

Book Creator for iPadBook Creator for iPadBook Creator for iPadBook Creator for iPad

This app is recommended for older students.

It is a simple interface that works similarly to an iWork app.

Included features:

Text tool

Image tool

Recording tool (best feature)

This app is recommended for older students.

It is a simple interface that works similarly to an iWork app.

Included features:

Text tool

Image tool

Recording tool (best feature)

Creative Book BuilderCreative Book BuilderCreative Book BuilderCreative Book Builder

This app is recommended for older children.

This app is a little harder to create a book but it is full featured app.

Features included:

add files from Google Drive

ability to share is a QR code

embedding other files

This app is recommended for older children.

This app is a little harder to create a book but it is full featured app.

Features included:

add files from Google Drive

ability to share is a QR code

embedding other files

Using the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPadUsing the iPad

While the iPad has many different apps that can be used to create an eBook

One disadvantage of many is the text is created as a picture and can not be changed in iBook

Creative Book Builder does not create text as a picture but is not as user friendly

While the iPad has many different apps that can be used to create an eBook

One disadvantage of many is the text is created as a picture and can not be changed in iBook

Creative Book Builder does not create text as a picture but is not as user friendly

PracticePracticePracticePractice

Download one of the apps and take sometime to exploreDownload one of the apps and take sometime to explore

Using eBooks to Teach Using eBooks to Teach WritingWriting

Using eBooks to Teach Using eBooks to Teach WritingWriting

Natural extension of the Writing Process

Increases Student Motivation

Authentic Product and Processes

Natural extension of the Writing Process

Increases Student Motivation

Authentic Product and Processes