Ebooks are essentially any kind of book that can be read on a screen, whether it’s a mobile phone, tablet, computer, or a dedicated eReader. Titles can be downloaded after purchase or for free (usually the ones under public domain. Users can also publish their own ebooks and share them online with other avid readers.
As with audiobooks, ebooks are a product of the technological and digital revolution that allow for a different experience compared to traditionally bound books. While not all users are comfortable with reading on a lit screen, ebooks offer some advantages such as no added weight to carry, no extra storage space to be used, built-in dictionaries, search capability, commenting, highlighting and note taking, and sharing. Some eReaders even motivate readers with badges and reading stats.
This resource is great to use in a second language classroom such as French Immersion, Core French, etc. It allows for students to creatively engage in language learning.
You have access through UBC Library to some electronic books and resources for teaching – even picture books!BC Books Online has Kids E-Books through the e-brary collection.
Story Nory is also a good site http://www.storynory.com/
Children’s Digital Library has many ‘world book’ resources
Tumble Books storybooks online
Bookflix through Scholastic – the UBC Ed Library will get password access to these for TC’s in January! Check in with Jo-Anne Naslund or drop by a sandbox session in the new year! Some districts have subscriptions – check with your SA.
