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Keystone Commons is the networking platform for PAIUnet members to communicate, create, and collaborate. PAIUnet is a statewide, high-speed educational network that enables educators and students throughout Pennsylvania to access and share valuable resources for enhancing student learning. PAIUnet helps to transform the way educational services and information are delivered by connecting all 29 Intermediate Units (IUs) and their member school districts throughout the Commonwealth.

Keystone Commons is the networking platform for PAIUnet members to communicate, create, and collaborate. PAIUnet is a statewide, high-speed educational network that enables educators and students throughout Pennsylvania to access and share valuable resources for enhancing student learning. PAIUnet helps to transform the way educational services and information are delivered by connecting all 29 Intermediate Units (IUs) and their member school districts throughout the Commonwealth.

"Upgrade the typical book report with a digital spin! Integrate reading, writing, and 21st century literacy skills into an interactive and engaging project. Participating teachers will be helping students meet the demands of the Common Core, which include requirements for students to present ideas with "multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.""

from the Reading-Active-and-Engaging wiki - more information on book trailers, as well other resources

Wiki on Book Trailers from the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme. Examples are provided.

Book Trailer unit designed for eighth grade students containing three main lessons: Book Trailers 101, Storyboarding, and Creating a Book Trailer.