ebook reader course

CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses

Creating and using ebooks in the classroom

For:

Literacy SEN

Where and When Thursday 12th May 2011 9:30am - 3:30pm

We shall explore the availability of free ebooks online and the EDA on which they can be read.

South eLearning Centre

We shall then create our own ebooks in Microsoft Word and install them on an EDA.

Summerwood Lane Clifton Nottingham NG11 9DR

Teachers who attend the course will be able to borrow a set of EDAs for use in their schools free of charge.

Tel. 01159152971 Book a place at www.nelc.net

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Using ebooks to encourag COURSE CONTENT: • Explore the EDA • Use the ebook reader on the EDA. • How to manage and transfer files from laptop to EDA • Create ebook files • Source free files online • Tips on how to manage the EDAs in your school

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USING EDAs IN YOUR SCHOOL

• A set will be available for you to borrow free of charge following the course.

• The initial loan period will be a half term.

• I shall be available to help you set up the ebooks you want and get started with your students.

• Nottingham City Schools could use some of their additional support days to supplement this help free of charge.

• We encourage you to let students take the EDA home to read further.

CPD • Gifted and Talented • INSET Training • Events • Courses •

Creating and using ebooks This course is ideal for teachers who: • Are working with KS2 students in Course run by: Primary or SEN in Secondary.

Janet Simner • Want to explore a different Maths, Textiles, Science approach to encourage reading.

• Enjoy using technology. eLearning Consultant Additional Information: • Lunch is provided • Ample parking

tel. 0115 9152971 e. janet.simner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

NeLC contacts: Martin MacGillivray Centre Manger tel. 0115 915 9511 e. martin.macgillivray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Marie-Line Antoine Media, Languages, Video, Photography tel. 0115 915 9511 e. mantoine@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jan Gray Primary, Video, Animation tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jan.gray@nottinghamcity.gov.uk David Ellis Music, Media, Animation, 3D modelling tel. 0115 915 9511 e. david.ellis@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Jamie Tinney D&T, Animation, Art & Design tel. 0115 915 2971 e. jamie.tinney@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

For bookings go to www.nelc.net

The cost of this one day course is: £125 per person Discounts apply: Deduct 50% for maintained Nottingham City Schools Deduct 15% for other Nottingham City Schools.

Or use credits from your Course Bundle.