Electronic Textbooks - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T11:49:16Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/electronic-textbooks?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks. I totally agree about…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-24:649749:Comment:5001462010-08-24T13:38:10.767ZCarol Hornerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolHorner
Thanks. I totally agree about the shift to project based learning. However, many of our teachers and parents are not there yet and still want a textbook. The web sites you gave are great resources. Thanks again!
Thanks. I totally agree about the shift to project based learning. However, many of our teachers and parents are not there yet and still want a textbook. The web sites you gave are great resources. Thanks again! I have just come from 4 years…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-24:649749:Comment:5001422010-08-24T13:32:02.253ZRandy Millarhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/RandyMillar
I have just come from 4 years of teaching in a 1:1 laptop school; an early college high school. The experience was wonderful and the 1:1 idea is spreading in the district to the traditional schools. In that environment it is much easier to teach project based learning. Textbooks are not used so much because of the endless online resources. Teachers have to be more creative. It is an invigorating experience for teachers and students. I am now in a new job as instructional technology facilitator…
I have just come from 4 years of teaching in a 1:1 laptop school; an early college high school. The experience was wonderful and the 1:1 idea is spreading in the district to the traditional schools. In that environment it is much easier to teach project based learning. Textbooks are not used so much because of the endless online resources. Teachers have to be more creative. It is an invigorating experience for teachers and students. I am now in a new job as instructional technology facilitator helping teachers integrate technology into their curriculum. Textbook companies are adding more and more online features. Pearson has <a href="http://www.mymathlab.com/" target="_blank">mymathlab</a><br />
and <a href="http://www.mathxlforschool.com" target="_blank">www.mathxlforschool.com</a>. Another online service is <a href="http://www.learn360.com" target="_blank">www.learn360.com</a> and there are many more. Good luck. I found this resource today…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-24:649749:Comment:4999972010-08-24T01:48:42.990ZCarol Hornerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolHorner
I found this resource today<br />
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<a href="http://www.openculture.com/free_textbooks" target="_blank">Open Culture</a>
I found this resource today<br />
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<a href="http://www.openculture.com/free_textbooks" target="_blank">Open Culture</a> No idea. Sorrytag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-16:649749:Comment:4979462010-08-16T17:48:54.056ZCarol Hornerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolHorner
No idea. Sorry
No idea. Sorry Thanks!tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-16:649749:Comment:4979332010-08-16T17:17:09.571ZCarol Hornerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolHorner
Thanks!
Thanks! Agreed. Where do you get the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-08-16:649749:Comment:4979042010-08-16T16:17:58.701ZCarol Hornerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolHorner
Agreed. Where do you get the virtual textbooks? Where can I access open source textbooks? That's exactly what I am looking for.
Agreed. Where do you get the virtual textbooks? Where can I access open source textbooks? That's exactly what I am looking for. I too would be interested. I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-07-28:649749:Comment:4924432010-07-28T13:05:26.651ZJonathan Wyliehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JonathanWylie
I too would be interested. I think California has set an interesting and exciting precedent. I hope someone is able to feedback on how well that initiative is going.
I too would be interested. I think California has set an interesting and exciting precedent. I hope someone is able to feedback on how well that initiative is going. Carol,
I hope you will docum…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-07-27:649749:Comment:4923162010-07-27T20:46:40.296ZAnne Pembertonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AnnePemberton
Carol,<br />
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I hope you will document your experiences both in the early years and what you settle on based on your experiences. How exciting!
Carol,<br />
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I hope you will document your experiences both in the early years and what you settle on based on your experiences. How exciting!