| 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 |
