Electronic Books and Readers

      In the day and age where it seems almost everything is electronic, we need to find a way to incorporate electronic readers into our classroom. Electronic books or readers include things like Nooks, Kindles, and any other device in which a book can be downloaded to read. They vary from different styles and preferences. The Kindle, for instance, has an option of a paper white or a back light. The paper white has the appearance of a book, where as the back light is lighted so it can be read in the dark.

     With this new technology, teachers have to decide how, and if they want to allow it in this classrooms. In my personal classroom I encourage the students to bring them. A clear instruction on the expectations of the devices is vital. In my classroom, I have to look at the content of what they are reading and if there are any apps on their devices. The apps are not to be used expect on our specified device day. I don’t believe put any stipulation on “how” a student reads is going to instill a love of reading. I found the following website useful for hints on how to incorporate electronic books and readers into the classroom, http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/going-digital-using-book-30623.html

   The bottom line is, we want to instill a love of reading in our students. Why take away one of the avenues they can gain that. It is just a matter of blending the old with the new.