mp3 of books (many for free, including classics like "Call of the Wild" and "Anne of Green Gables." You have to sort through their categories, which are topic based rather than genre. Looks like it might have some potential, though recent books (e.g., biography of Steve Jobs) cost money.
Glogster is an online FREE interactive poster tool. Ability to add hyperlinked video, insert digital images and voice (mp3)--lots of ways to personalize. Great potential (e.g., introduce self in course, individual book reports, group projects). EASY to use.
I just found this this week!! I love it. I think I might use it for our WWII unit, or disUtopian book reports, or as a culminating activity for my postcards from the past/postcard to the future workshop! So many uses!!
Something to consider--open source ebooks from Press Books. You need to install WordPress Multisite (important). Caution: do not use with existing WordPress site.
I think this website would appeal to kids to foster comprehension strategies--lots of visuals and good clear voice as students (grades 3-8--probably best) self select what they want to do (e.g., visualization).
Good ideas for teaching students how to navigate and use digital texts. We know that more and more students are reading online and with mobile devices, good informative blog entry from Tech & Learning (2-9-11).