November 2010 | Volume 68 | Number 3
Closing Opportunity Gaps Pages 84-86
Closing Opportunity Gaps Pages 84-86
E-Readers: Get Ready for the Revolution
William M. Ferriter
This article focuses on the era of new technology, the e-reader. A teacher purchased a Kindle for personal use and in turn found it to be useful in his classroom. He states that it can hold more than 3000 books . He has been able to influence children to read more through technology. The e- reader (The Kindle) cost approximately $139.00. This device enables teachers to down load chapters of a book and it can hold numerous books. This specific e-reader cost less than the I-pad and it does not hold the other high tech components such as videos and games.
Some questions that were asked to determine factors in which to purchase this technology for schools. They are: What academic purposes do you have in mind? Is school infra-share ready to handle new Internet traffic demands? Can you partner with local libraries? Will devices help you comply with American with Disabilities Act?
This is a wonderful addition to technology in regards to technology. However it seems to be costly and with the issues that educators are faced with there seems to be no money for the great technology. I think it is a shame that we are asked to broaden our knowledge in the 21st century with technology however it is very difficult when the schools do not have the resources that they need to become 21st compatible. As a Principal, I would be encourage to have this technology? However I wonder how costly it would be because it takes money to implement a new program?
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