Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Comparing Popular eReaders


Professional Development Provider SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information Bob Stricker
bob@soita.org
150 East Sixth Street
Franklin, OH 45005
United States
Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120
Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type Individual Program
Program Rating based on 9 evaluation(s).
Target Audience Education: Curriculum Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian
Maximum Number of Participants no maximum
Minimum Number of Participants 1
Primary Disciplines Best Practice, Collaboration, Curriculum, Instructional Programs
Program Description Barnes and Noble have one. Amazon too. Even Borders. eBook readers have flooded the market all claiming to have the best display, best features, and the best content from their respective providers. At first glance, it might seem to the casual observer that all eBook readers have the same basic feature set. It¹s only when you look beneath their covers that the true tale is told. During this session, we will cover offerings from Amazon, Sony, Borders, and Barnes and Noble. Not only will their feature sets be compared, but we will also look at the content that is available for each device. If you are thinking about using eBook readers in your district, school, or classroom, this is the videoconference for you!
Program Format 1.) Overview of eBook Readers

2.) Devices Available on the Market

3.) Distinguishing Features

4.) Available Content

5.) eReaders in the Classroom
Objectives 1.) Identify different eReaders available on the market

2.) Discover important characteristics of eReaders

3.) Describe ways eReaders can be integrated into the curriculum
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns • Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (Learning)
• Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (Design)
Program Length 50 minutes
By Request This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes This professional development video conference is available by request. Please try to allow at least two weeks when requesting the program.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees Cost per Site: $125.00
Cost per Site with Premium Service: $112.50 What's this?
Cancellation Policy We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Program is Offered Through Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Is Recording allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled videoconference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41

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