Check out the CASL ning eBook forum with links to EdWeb's eBook community and  Buffy Hamilton's use of ebooks.  There will also be a CASL workshop on eBooks on May 12.


From: Elaine Lettiere <lettieree@prestonschools.org>
To: casl-l@mylist.net
Sent: Mon, April 23, 2012 9:28:52 AM
Subject: [CASL-L] Kindle Fire

Good morning, CASL friends.
 
Our district is considering the purchase of Kindle Fires as a way to look address some of the Common Core Standards at the middle school level.  We had investigated the potential purchase of eReaders two years ago and decided at that time that we were not ready.  A lot has changed in the market since then and I'm looking to those of you have forged ahead for your experiences.  Where are you getting your ebooks from?  What other apps are you using?  What pitfalls have you experienced? 
 
If you are willling to share your kindle (or other eReader) experiences, please let me know.  It might be easier to actually speak by phone if that works for you.  As always, going straight to the experts!
 
 
Elaine Lettiere

Library Media Specialist
Preston Public Schools