Grumbling about the relevance of CES notwithstanding, several standout products are set to impact K–12 education. SLJ columnist Jeff Hastings taps the highlights, including one overarching trend that’s bound to affect a wide range of devices for all users.
CES 2013 Top Trends for Schools: From adaptive ebooks to crowd-funded technology, products to look out for
Kids’ Ebook Reading Nearly Doubled Since 2010, Scholastic Reading Survey Finds
The number of kids reading ebooks has nearly doubled since 2010, according to Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report, which was released today. The national survey of kids age 6–17 and their parents also found that half of kids age 9–17 say they would read more books for fun if they had greater access to ebooks—although 80 percent of kids who read ebooks say they still read books for fun primarily in print.
Ebook Toolkit: SLJ Reviews StarWalk Kids
School Library Journal 2012 – A Year in Review
Libraries Use iPads and Apps to Ramp Up Storytime, but Concerns Remain
Libraries, Ebooks, and Beyond: Tablets in the Classroom
Ereaders and iPads are becoming integral parts of the school library because they foster creativity and encourage flexibility in learning. But are students using this technology effectively? Panelists from SLJ’s session, “Tablets in the Classroom: New Strategies, New Solutions,” discussed how to ensure that students are relying on these devices to truly make the most of their educational experiences.