PDA 124: Digital Reader - Elementary

 

Audio/Video E-books

Electronic doesn't just mean "computer."  Books have been available in audio and video formats for decades.

Audio E-books Listened to via CD or cassette player, mp3 player, or iPod. Search Bloomington and Normal Public Libraries for books on cassette/CD. Listen to samples at the following publishers' sites Harper Audio Hyperion Audio Books on Tape Download audio books from NetLibrary, accessed through Bloomington and Normal Public Libraries. Download free audio books from these sites (note: audio quality varies). LibriVox Free Classic AudioBooks. Digital narration for the 21st Century Project Gutenberg Audio eBooks Storynory: Free Audio Stories for Kids (iPods) Check out these sites for tips for using audio books in the classroom. Listening Library: Teachers and Librarians Reading Online - Electronic Classroom Web Watch - Audiobooks Janet Allen - Success with Audio Books

Video E-Books Viewed via VCR, DVD player, or streaming video. Search Bloomington and Normal Public Libraries for videos and DVDs. Access streaming videos of picture books using Unit 5's TumbleBooks subscription (username and password required). Access streaming videos using United Streaming.

 

 

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