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"This booklet has been developed to provide parents with information on how technology can help them keep in touch with their child's school. And most importantly, how this will help to support their child's learning. (Source:Becta,2009) "

I love the classroom possibilities that new technology brings, and I'm aware of the massive impact phones, tablets or whatever can have on the ability of students to continue their studies outside the classroom in a manner they feel comfortable with. Paper-free education - what can possibly go wring? http://t.co/zWYOWddv @endineering

"The BookServer is a growing open architecture for vending and lending digital books over the Internet. Built on open catalog and open book formats, the BookServer model allows a wide network of publishers, booksellers, libraries, and even authors to make their catalogs of books available directly to readers through their laptops, phones, netbooks, or dedicated reading devices. BookServer facilitates pay transactions, borrowing books from libraries, and downloading free, publicly accessible books."

"Science Books Online lists free science e-books, textbooks, lecture notes, monographs, and other science related documents. All texts are available for free reading online, or for downloading in various formats. Select your favorite categories from the menu on the left, or browse the list of recently added books below."

"Book publisher will send you free books if you agree to write reviews on Amazon (or another online bookstore) and on your blog"

"Find and share free childrens literature, lists of classic childrens books, and childrens literature that contains poetry and rhythm. Download activities on plots in childrens literature, childrens book guides, and much more."

"A TextArc is a visual represention of a text-the entire text (twice!) on a single page. A funny combination of an index, concordance, and summary; it uses the viewer's eye to help uncover meaning."