Comments on: Can eBooks help bridge achievement gaps? http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/ Just another eSchool Media site Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:37:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: kaidupe http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/comment-page-1/#comment-1357 kaidupe Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:21:18 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=53735#comment-1357 There is no doubt that reading is a huge part of achievement. Not only do I agree with the idea of using eReaders to foster an interest and desire to read, but even further I support looking into the possibility of using audiobooks as another way for students to consume knowledge. Kai Dupe www.whereareblacksintechnology.com There is no doubt that reading is a huge part of achievement. Not only do I agree with the idea of using eReaders to foster an interest and desire to read, but even further I support looking into the possibility of using audiobooks as another way for students to consume knowledge.

Kai Dupe
http://www.whereareblacksintechnology.com

]]> By: kaidupe http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/comment-page-1/#comment-3059 kaidupe Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:21:18 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=53735#comment-3059 There is no doubt that reading is a huge part of achievement. Not only do I agree with the idea of using eReaders to foster an interest and desire to read, but even further I support looking into the possibility of using audiobooks as another way for students to consume knowledge. Kai Dupe www.whereareblacksintechnology.com There is no doubt that reading is a huge part of achievement. Not only do I agree with the idea of using eReaders to foster an interest and desire to read, but even further I support looking into the possibility of using audiobooks as another way for students to consume knowledge.

Kai Dupe
http://www.whereareblacksintechnology.com

]]> By: LarrySanger http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/comment-page-1/#comment-1355 LarrySanger Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:29:05 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=53735#comment-1355 There are some great ebooks out there on the iPad for little kids. But the Barnes and Noble ebook reader for children, released recently (today?), does not sell kids' picture books more cheaply than paper books. As very much involved parents, we'll stick with paper books instead of buying ebooks, if they're going to cost the same, or even a little less. They have to be a LOT less in order for us to buy ebooks instead of paper copies. Larry Sanger http://www.larrysanger.org/ There are some great ebooks out there on the iPad for little kids.

But the Barnes and Noble ebook reader for children, released recently (today?), does not sell kids’ picture books more cheaply than paper books. As very much involved parents, we’ll stick with paper books instead of buying ebooks, if they’re going to cost the same, or even a little less. They have to be a LOT less in order for us to buy ebooks instead of paper copies.

Larry Sanger
http://www.larrysanger.org/

]]> By: LarrySanger http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/comment-page-1/#comment-3057 LarrySanger Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:29:05 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=53735#comment-3057 There are some great ebooks out there on the iPad for little kids. But the Barnes and Noble ebook reader for children, released recently (today?), does not sell kids' picture books more cheaply than paper books. As very much involved parents, we'll stick with paper books instead of buying ebooks, if they're going to cost the same, or even a little less. They have to be a LOT less in order for us to buy ebooks instead of paper copies. Larry Sanger http://www.larrysanger.org/ There are some great ebooks out there on the iPad for little kids.

But the Barnes and Noble ebook reader for children, released recently (today?), does not sell kids’ picture books more cheaply than paper books. As very much involved parents, we’ll stick with paper books instead of buying ebooks, if they’re going to cost the same, or even a little less. They have to be a LOT less in order for us to buy ebooks instead of paper copies.

Larry Sanger
http://www.larrysanger.org/

]]> By: eburton http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/comment-page-1/#comment-1352 eburton Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:28:08 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=53735#comment-1352 While having e-books are a great way to keep our country greener the smell and feel of a book is NOT always the same as reading on a digital device. Reading on a Kindle is often not comfortable when outside either as sunlight creates a glare. Additionally, small children from a young age will SEE books around their homes whereas digital devices present an object permeance effect of children not seeing and therefore not benefiting from what is available. Stepping Stones Together, http://www.steppingstonestogether.com combats this early reader problem with access to 90 e-books and/or printable easy and motivational readers your child will love for a very affordable $19.99. Erika Burton, Ph.D. Stepping Stones Together, Founder Empowering parental involvement in early literacy skills http://www.steppingstonestogether.com While having e-books are a great way to keep our country greener the smell and feel of a book is NOT always the same as reading on a digital device. Reading on a Kindle is often not comfortable when outside either as sunlight creates a glare.

Additionally, small children from a young age will SEE books around their homes whereas digital devices present an object permeance effect of children not seeing and therefore not benefiting from what is available.

Stepping Stones Together, http://www.steppingstonestogether.com combats this early reader problem with access to 90 e-books and/or printable easy and motivational readers your child will love for a very affordable $19.99.
Erika Burton, Ph.D.
Stepping Stones Together, Founder
Empowering parental involvement in early literacy skills
http://www.steppingstonestogether.com

]]> By: eburton http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/01/03/can-ebooks-help-bridge-achievement-gaps/comment-page-1/#comment-3054 eburton Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:28:08 +0000 http://www.eschoolnews.com/?p=53735#comment-3054 While having e-books are a great way to keep our country greener the smell and feel of a book is NOT always the same as reading on a digital device. Reading on a Kindle is often not comfortable when outside either as sunlight creates a glare. Additionally, small children from a young age will SEE books around their homes whereas digital devices present an object permeance effect of children not seeing and therefore not benefiting from what is available. Stepping Stones Together, http://www.steppingstonestogether.com combats this early reader problem with access to 90 e-books and/or printable easy and motivational readers your child will love for a very affordable $19.99. Erika Burton, Ph.D. Stepping Stones Together, Founder Empowering parental involvement in early literacy skills http://www.steppingstonestogether.com While having e-books are a great way to keep our country greener the smell and feel of a book is NOT always the same as reading on a digital device. Reading on a Kindle is often not comfortable when outside either as sunlight creates a glare.

Additionally, small children from a young age will SEE books around their homes whereas digital devices present an object permeance effect of children not seeing and therefore not benefiting from what is available.

Stepping Stones Together, http://www.steppingstonestogether.com combats this early reader problem with access to 90 e-books and/or printable easy and motivational readers your child will love for a very affordable $19.99.
Erika Burton, Ph.D.
Stepping Stones Together, Founder
Empowering parental involvement in early literacy skills
http://www.steppingstonestogether.com

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