ETEC 522- DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
Cloud services
Cloud computing can be applied to improve quality and accuracy of content, as well as service reliability. A centralized data storage area can allow digital textbook providers to update and revise contents when needed. A data storage enables users to retrieve digital textbooks easily from the cloud.
Open Market Place
Similar to cloud computing, open market place can be applied to allow users to download e-Textbooks. iPad and Android tablets provide a centralized data storage area, where content can be updated and improved
Multi-Device Service
Users accomplish tasks on multiple devices and applications. Digital textbook providers must use a seamless service to be accessed across several devices. N-Screen service, or multi-device service, should be able to read various formats (PDF, ePub, txt, html) and convert those formats at no cost to the user.
Funded BYOD
If governments do not allocate sufficient budgets to support every student with a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, national goals of Communications Technology will not be met. Developing financial aid programs that may include grants, scholarships, or rental programs will assist students who do not have the means.
HTML5
HTML5 enables digital textbooks to be viewed on any platform and any device without the need to convert the format. Accessing digital textbooks through HTML5 also allows users to switch devices and avoid unnecessary downloading. However HTML5 is still developing features such as Adobe Flash that can provide animations.
Teacher training
In order to provide students with the opportunity to use digital textbooks in the classroom, teachers must include interactive lessons and student-centered resources. Teachers need appropriate training on how to find, use, and evaluate digital textbooks for students, as well as relay that information to students.
Cloud computing can be applied to improve quality and accuracy of content, as well as service reliability. A centralized data storage area can allow digital textbook providers to update and revise contents when needed. A data storage enables users to retrieve digital textbooks easily from the cloud.
Open Market Place
Similar to cloud computing, open market place can be applied to allow users to download e-Textbooks. iPad and Android tablets provide a centralized data storage area, where content can be updated and improved
Multi-Device Service
Users accomplish tasks on multiple devices and applications. Digital textbook providers must use a seamless service to be accessed across several devices. N-Screen service, or multi-device service, should be able to read various formats (PDF, ePub, txt, html) and convert those formats at no cost to the user.
Funded BYOD
If governments do not allocate sufficient budgets to support every student with a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program, national goals of Communications Technology will not be met. Developing financial aid programs that may include grants, scholarships, or rental programs will assist students who do not have the means.
HTML5
HTML5 enables digital textbooks to be viewed on any platform and any device without the need to convert the format. Accessing digital textbooks through HTML5 also allows users to switch devices and avoid unnecessary downloading. However HTML5 is still developing features such as Adobe Flash that can provide animations.
Teacher training
In order to provide students with the opportunity to use digital textbooks in the classroom, teachers must include interactive lessons and student-centered resources. Teachers need appropriate training on how to find, use, and evaluate digital textbooks for students, as well as relay that information to students.