Jeff Hastings considers building a Follett ebook collection now that the company has released apps that let patrons read from among their 132,000 K–12 titles, online or off, on iPads and Android 3.0+ tablets.
The Library as Genius Bar
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In Mercy High’s iPad program, librarian Linda Behen offers tech support and more.
What Tech in Schools Really Looks Like
April 30, 2012 By 8 Comments
When it comes to the latest technology, some schools are more equal than others.
Ruckus Launches New Digital Reading App
April 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Ruckus Reader gives parents feedback on their child’s reading progress; content tied to Common Core standards
SLJ’s App Review: Best of Apps & Enhanced Books (March 2012)
March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The best apps and enhanced digital books as reviewed in our “Touch and Go” blog, now collected in the monthly App Review.
Cool Links: Highlights from the National Art Education Conference
March 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
School librarian Melissa Techman attended NAEA in New York and gleaned some great art-infused ideas for the classroom and media center
D.C. Library Staff Tests iPad Services App
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Michelle Lee At the Washington D.C. public libraries, a newly-created iPad app is being tested by librarians and library technicians at its 25 neighborhood branches to help with common daily tasks, such as circulating books, making computer reservations and checking up on programs. The iPad program was developed by the library’s own information technology [...]
Cool Tools: Easy-to-Use Applications for Creating Your Own Ebooks
February 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
These ebook creation tools offer a range of capabilities, from adding a few page-turning effects to PDFs to creating full-blown interactive ebooks with multimedia elements.
SLJ’s App Review: Best of Apps & Enhanced Books (February)
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The best apps and enhanced digital books as reviewed in our “Touch and Go” blog, now collected in the monthly App Review.
All the News that’s Fit to Tap and Swipe: Comparing news apps Flipboard, Pulse, Zite, and Google Currents
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SLJ reviews the top news apps—including Google Currents—along with tips for using these tools with students.
