1. How School Libraries CanLead the Future of Digital Learning
Erfan Mojaddam
Director of IT
St. Marys School

2. Summary
Continuing the Dialogue
Resources and Trends
Reality of Changing World
3. Reality of Our Changing World
4. Changing World
(Video: Microsoft Future Vision on Productivity)
5. Changing World
6. Changing World
Borders Stores in 2003: 1249
Borders Stores by the end of 2011:
Estimated between 350-400
7. How can we continue promoting literacy and support teaching and learning in this changing world?
8. . by understanding these emerging trends and using their benefits to reach more readers than ever before.
9. Resources and Trends
10. E-books
Benefit Increases access to reading, instant tools to support literacy (text to speech, dictionary), dropping prices
Resources
Amazon Kindle
B&N Nook
Sony Reader
Tablets
11. Audiobooks
Benefits Improve literacy by presenting story in multiple modes. Great for students who have trouble reading in moving vehicles (school bus, car, etc...)
Resources
http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/
http://www.audiobooksforfree.com/home
http://librivox.org/newcatalog/
www.audible.com
iPod
Sansa Clip
12. Digital Distribution Services
Benefits Providing e-books and audiobooks to your students, faculty, and families instantly from anywhere with web connection.
Resources
OverDrive http://overdrive.com

School Download Library

13. Audiobook Classroom