Chapter 5: Sites & Selection Criteria For Ebooks
“The
dynamic and flexible environment of the Internet offers new opportunities to
scaffold and level the playing field so that all individuals are contributing
to and benefit from expanded models of literacy” (Johnson,65)
When discussing or talking about
models of literacy, there are many forms or models in which to choose from. In particular
this chapter was about digital formatted models of literacy for example; online
books, online read-alouds, Interactive Storybooks, E-narratives, Hybrid Books, Ebooks
on E-reader devices and Apps.
Category: Online Ebooks
Subcategories: Online Read-Alouds
& Interactive Storybooks
To be considered an “online ebook”
this type of book is accessible only online.
· Online Read Alouds: The way in which we model
reading to our children, is by modeling reading itself. Children love listening
to the adults in their lives read to them.
· Online Read Alouds incorporate not only the
audio of a book, but can also involve visuals; videos or pictures going along
with the story; strengthening their
comprehension of the story itself.
· Some Online Read Alouds or other Ebooks will
highlight words/phrases to help encourage and enhance concepts about print,
word recognition and fluency.
Ø Interactive Storybooks are a little different
from Online Read Alouds.
Ø Interactive Storybooks take a traditional form
of print, and simply change the model to an online literacy model, however
interactive storybooks add sound, animation, and video.
Ø Sound, animation, and video is what makes this
an interactive story.
Ø Interactive Storybooks also help/improve
concepts of print, but they also allow the student to find a level of
independence when it comes to reading.
Ø All the functions of an Ebook are what
enhances or strengthens the child’s reading experience and their comprehension
of what they read as well.
When selecting an online Ebook for
children to use in and outside the classroom, it is important to keep in mind
the teacher plays a huge role in making the experience successful.
Ø The teacher must make sure the type of Ebook(I.E
Interactive Storybook, etc.) and the book itself in the ebook format are appropriate
for the child/children reading it.
Ø The teacher also must keep in mind it is their
responsibility to enhance the children’s learning when using an Ebook by making
sure the child/children understand how to navigate the Ebook/Site. Without
knowing how to do so, the site/Ebook are not being uses to its greatest
potential.
Ø Finally, the teacher is also responsible for
evaluating the Ebook and Site. (Quality, Credibility, Accessibility, and readability
of the Ebooks.
I liked how you talked about all of the different types of reading online. You mentioned that the online read aloud's are basically the same as a traditional story book, and then you compared it to the interactive storybook. I thought this was great how you wrote about the differences between them and similarities. I think that the interactive story books are a great idea! I also liked how you talked about how the teacher plays a great role in how the child will experience what they are reading. Teachers are very crucial and play a big part in what the child should be reading based on their reading levels.
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