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Roger Holt

Digital Textbook Playbook | FCC.gov - 0 views

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  • The Digital Textbook Playbook is a guide to help K-12 educators and administrators begin building rich digital learning experiences for students in districts across the country. The playbook offers information about determining broadband infrastructure for schools and classrooms, leveraging home and community broadband to extend the digital learning environment, and understanding necessary device considerations. It also provides lessons learned from school districts that have engaged in successful transitions to digital learning.
Roger Holt

For Reading and Learning, Kids Prefer E-Books to Print Books | Digital Book World - 0 views

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reading ebooks children

shared by Roger Holt on 26 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Given the choice between reading e-books or print books, children prefer e-books, a new, exploratory field study shows. Children who read e-books also retain and comprehend just as much as when they read print books, the study also suggests.
Terry Booth

NIMAC, Bookshare and Your Students: What's Next? - Webinar - Mar. 31, 2010 - 1 views

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adaptive technology webinar

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  • What: The print, bound book is an educational barrier for many students with print disabilities. Because these students cannot read a print book, they require books in alternative formats such as DAISY and BRF (digital Braille). Books in accessible digital formats can remove the barriers and provide access to the general curriculum. In this webinar, you will learn about digital accessible books and how to get digital textbooks from the NIMAC (National Instructional Materials Accessibility Center). You'll also learn the services and benefits Bookshare offers to educators and qualified students.
Meliah Bell

Wired Wednesdays - Ebooks Mania - Billings, MT - Feb 13, 2013 - 0 views

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Montana Accessable Technology ipad_ipod Technology workshop

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  • Meliah Bell on 18 Jan 13
     
    Click here to register for this workshop

    What:
    In this class, you will learn how to use Montana Library 2Go to access thousands of FREE digital books and audiobooks for your eReader device (iPad, iPod, Nook, Kindle, Android based, etc.). Use these free books in your classroom or for your own personal use. We will also explore websites for other free digital content and resources. When/Where:
    February 13, 2013
    MSU Billings College of Education Building Rm 122
    Billings, MT 59102
    5:30 - 8:00 pm Cost:
    $25 (nonrefundable)
    Please bring your computer, eReader, and library card from your public library. Contact:
    John Keener at 657-1743 or john.keener@msubillings.edu
    Debra Miller at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu
Roger Holt

Books for the blind go digital | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com - 0 views

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digital books reading audio books

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  • Reading is about to get easier with the distribution of new digital reading devices for blind and visually impaired people. Funded by federal grants, the devices work like iPods and will replace old, 1970s-era tape recorders that have been the staple of libraries for visually impaired people for decades.
Roger Holt

Intel introduces a digital book reader that reads aloud to the blind | VentureBeat - 0 views

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assistive technology reading

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  • The reader can read digital files of books aloud. It can also capture images from any printed material and use its text-to-speech technology to read aloud the publication at a variety of listening speeds. It also has a four-inch color display that can render the words being read in large font sizes. The device can read millions of books that have been formatted online for visually-impaired readers, and it comes with a high-resolution camera that can convert printed text to digital text. The reader can then read the words aloud to the user. It can even work with web pages if users first capture the text from a site in a plain text file.
Roger Holt

'Google' Ruling on Digitizing Books a Boon for Blind Readers - On Special Education - E... - 0 views

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shared by Roger Holt on 12 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • When a federal judge this week threw out a copyright infringement lawsuit against universities working on a project with Google to digitize millions of books, he unleashed Google's plans and opened the door to the distribution of these books to people who are blind or have other print disabilities. The National Federation of the Blind on Thursday applauded the ruling, saying it will give blind students and scholars fresh access to the 10 million books placed in the digital library created by Cornell University, Indiana University, University of California, University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin.
Roger Holt

The Associated Press: Project puts 1M books online for blind, dyslexic - 0 views

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  • SAN FRANCISCO — Even as audio versions of best-sellers fill store shelves and new technology fuels the popularity of digitized books, the number of titles accessible to people who are blind or dyslexic is minuscule.A new service being announced Thursday by the nonprofit Internet Archive in San Francisco is trying to change that. The group has hired hundreds of people to scan thousands of books into its digital database — more than doubling the titles available to people who aren't able to read a hard copy.Brewster Kahle, the organization's founder, says the project will initially make 1 million books available to the visually impaired, using money from foundations, libraries, corporations and the government. He's hoping a subsequent book drive will add even more titles to the collection.
Roger Holt

Over 1 Million Digital Books Now Available Free to the Print-Disabled « The O... - 0 views

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  • More than doubling the number of books available to print disabled people of all ages, today the Internet Archive launched a new service that brings free access to more than 1 million books – from classic 19th Century fiction and current novels to technical guides and research materials – now available in the specially designed format to support those who are blind, dyslexic or otherwise visually impaired.
Roger Holt

Internet Archive Launches Library for the Visually Impaired With 1M Books - 0 views

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shared by Roger Holt on 07 May 10 - Cached
  • Internet Archive today launched a new service that will provide more than a million books in a specially designed format that can be read by visually impaired readers. The new service is part of the the non-profit’s Open Library project, which has been scanning and digitizing hundreds of thousands of books for the past several years and now has more than a million in its index. Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle, who funds some of the Archive’s costs through his charitable foundation, said the new service more than doubles the number of books previously available to visually impaired readers.
Roger Holt

Millions of books get digitized for the disabled - USATODAY.com - 0 views

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  • For those who are blind, dyslexic or have diseases like multiple sclerosis and have difficulty turning book pages, reading the latest best seller just got easier. Brewster Kahle, a digital librarian and founder of a virtual library called the Internet Archive, has launched a worldwide campaign to double the number of books available for print-disabled people.
Roger Holt

Children's Book Apps: A New World Of Learning : NPR - 0 views

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  • There's a whole new way to read your kids to sleep these days — or to distract them while you are trying to get something done. If you have a smartphone or an iPad, you can download a kids' book app in no time. From classics to stories created specifically as an app, these enhanced e-books include narration, animation and interactive features. Some children are even getting their first exposure to books on a digital device.
Sierra Boehm

Mapping Media to the Common Core - Webinar - Multiple Dates in March, April and May - 0 views

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  • Sierra Boehm on 19 Feb 13
     
    Click here to register for this course - Course #2876
    Click here to view the flier for this event

    What:
    The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require both students and teachers to demonstrate digital literacy skills by publishing texts online and developing communication skills through the use of different technology tools. The Mapping Media to the Common Core course (part 1) introduces teachers to six different multimedia products which students can create to meet the CCSS requirements; These strategies can also be used to differentiate instruction to meet the  needs of students with disabilities or those with high abilities! Each participant will use an iPad to access the interactive course eBook, as well as, create and share a variety of media products during the course.   Participants will need access to an iPad for this course.

    When:
    March 7, 2013 - Introduction (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    March 14, 2013 - Interactive Writing (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    March 28, 2013 - Narrated Art (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    April 11, 2013 - Radio Show (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    April 25, 2013 - Five- Photo Story (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    May 9, 2013 - Visual Notetaking (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)
    May 23, 2013 - Narrated Slideshow/Screencast (4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Mountain)

    Where:
    Sessions will be offered electronically at Vision Net Sites.
    Contact Kay Fladstohl at kay.fladstol@vision.net  or 406-750-4379 to reserve a site near you.
         or
    https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gl=us&daddr=32+Campus+Dr,+Mis
Sierra Boehm

Mapping Media to the Common Core - Vision Net Sites in Montana - Multiple dates, 2013-2014 - 0 views

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Montana Common Core State Standards

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  • Sierra Boehm on 17 Dec 13
     
    Register for this event (Course #3381) What:
    The Common Core State Standards(CCSS) require both students and teachers to demonstrate digital literacy skills by publishing texts online and developing communication skills through the use of different technology tools. The Mapping Media to the Common Core course (part 1) introduces teachers to six different multimedia products which students can create to meet the CCSS requirements; These strategies can also be used to differentiate instruction to meet the  needs of students with disabilities or those with high abilities! Each participant will use an iPad to access the interactive course eBook, as well as, create and share a variety of media products during the course. Participants will need access to an iPad for this course.

    When:
    Nov 7 - Introduction - Nov 21 Interactive Writing
    Dec 5 - Narrated Art - Dec 19 Five- Photo Story
    Jan 9 - Radio Show - Jan 23  Narrated Slideshow/Screencast
    Feb 13 - Visual Notetaking & Course Wrap-up

    Time for each conference - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Mountain

    Where:
    Vision net sites in Montana

    Cost:
    $150 per person, or $100 per person for groups of 2 or more; includes a copy of the interactive e-Book "Mapping Media to the Common Core: Part I."

Roger Holt

Bookshare Launches New eBook Tools for Kids with Print Disabilities - The Digital Shift - 0 views

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shared by Roger Holt on 04 Apr 13 - No Cached
  • Bookshare has announced that it is launching two new additions to its product line, the Bookshare Web Reader and Bookshelf, as part of its continuing effort to help kids with print disabilities connect with books. The company made the announcement at the 2013 Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) conference this week. Bookshare Web Reader allows readers to directly open books with a browser without requiring them to download the book or utilize separate software, while Bookshelf allows readers (or their teachers) to organize selections by any system they choose.
Terry Booth

ACE PIR Day - Laurel - Sept. 12, 2011 - 0 views

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  • Click here to download brochure with full session schedule (PDF) What: With an extraordinary command of facts and thought leadership, Zhao describes how schools have to keep pace with a world that is being dramatically transformed by globalization, the "death of distance," and digital technology. Instead of falling in line with mandates for standardization, his prescription is for educators to: Expand the definition of success beyond math and reading test scores. Personalize schooling so that every student has an opportunity to learn. View schools as enterprises that embrace globalization and digital technology. A.C.E. has opened registration for the September 12, 2011 PIR day to be held at Laurel High School. Yong Zhao, author of the book Catching Up or Leading the Way, will be the general session speaker and ACE is pleased to offer several break-out sessions along with CSPD and MRESA 3. There is a $60.00 per person fee for those who would like to attend but are not part of an ACE member school. The PIR day program is attached and you can register for the day by clicking on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TVPQFGZ When: Monday, September 12, 2011 Where: Laurel High School Laurel, MT For more information: Contact Andrea Fischer, Director, ACE at 406-690-9872 or afischer.acemt@gmail.com
Roger Holt

RFB&D is now Learning Ally! | Learning Ally, formerly Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - 0 views

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Learning Disabilities blind reading audio books

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  • Founded in 1948 as Recording for the Blind, Learning Ally serves more than 300,000 K-12, college and graduate students, veterans and lifelong learners – all of whom cannot read standard print due to blindness, visual impairment, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Learning Ally’s collection of more than 70,000 digitally recorded textbooks and literature titles – downloadable and accessible on mainstream as well as specialized assistive technology devices – is the largest of its kind in the world. More than 6,000 volunteers across the U.S. help to record and process the educational materials, which students rely on to achieve academic and professional success. 
Roger Holt

Online High Schools Test Students' Social Skills - WSJ.com - 0 views

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Online Education

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Tatyana Ray has more than 1,200 Facebook friends, sends 600 texts a month and participated in four student clubs during the year and a half she attended high school online, through a program affiliated with Stanford University. Although top public and private high schools abound in her affluent area of Palo Alto, the 17-year-old originally applied to the online school because she and her parents thought it looked both interesting and challenging. She enjoyed the academics but eventually found she was lonely. She missed the human connection of proms, football games and in-person, rather than online, gossip. The digital clubs for fashion, books and cooking involved Web cams and blogs and felt more like work than fun. Last winter, Ms. Ray left the online school and enrolled at a local community college for a semester.
Roger Holt

Booklist Online - Audiobooks: That All May Read, by Mary Burkey (FEATURE) - 0 views

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shared by Roger Holt on 02 Sep 09 - Cached
  • The booming audiobook industry offers a dizzying array of choices for schools and libraries. What will best serve our children—digital download services? Playaways? MP3 discs? CDs? What hardware should we buy? Will we need to supply e-book text readers such as the Kindle DX? How do we balance shrinking budgets with the needs of students, especially those on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)?
Roger Holt

eLearn: Feature Article - Using Digital Comics for Language Learning - 1 views

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shared by Roger Holt on 19 Feb 10 - Cached
  • Telling stories by building comic strips is a way to strengthen struggling students' emerging English-language skills and make the difficult job of language learning a much more enjoyable experience. Comic strips are a perfect vehicle for learning a language. Each strip's three or four panels provide a finite, accessible world in which funny or compelling characters live and go about their lives. And readers with limited reading skills are not as overwhelmed in dealing with the size of a comic strip as they can be with a book of many pages.
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