Inclusive reading on e-readers, tablets and phones
Dominik Lukeš, Education & Technology [email protected], @techczech, slidesha.re/go-eread
Research based on work on these two projects:
Load2Learn.org.uk
iLearnRW.eu
eReaders vs TabletsWhich tabletWhat appsWhere to get booksHow to read accessibly
eReaders v Tablets
eReader Tablet
eReader Tablet
Single purposeNo-glare screenLong battery lifeLimited customisationNo appsNo multimediaCheaper
Multi-purposeGlary screenShort(er) battery lifeCustomisationThousands of appsAudio, video, web cam(More) expensive
eReader Tablet
Kindle PaperwhiteKindleKobo GloKobo TouchNook GlowLightNook SimpleiRiver Story
Kindle Fire (HD, etc.)Nexus 7Samsung Tab 7, 8, 10Asus, Lenovo, Acer, ...iPad Mini, iPadTesco HudlePhones
Why read on an eReader or Tablet?
Customisation (Font size, type, colour, etc.)Easier to get and carry booksChunking (less threatening to read)Additional support (Dictionary, Wikipedia, etc.)
There is some research to indicate that reading text in very small chunks is beneficial for dyslexic readers with processing difficulties. For these readers, even reading on a phone would be beneficial.
Ideal tablet for reading?
7-8 inch screen
£90-£199(or iPad Mini or Galaxy Note 8)
What apps?
Two types of reading apps
1 Tied in to store 2 Independent
Buy books in appOnly read purchased books
1
Google Play Books Apple iBooks
Read any bookLimits with DRMNo books purchased on Amazon
2
Moon+ Reader
Cool Reader
FB ReaderOverdrive
Bluefire Reader
Specialist accessible reader apps
IDEAL Group Reader
Bookshare Reader
Dyslektz Reader
Speed reading apps
ReadQuickSpeed Reader
AccellereadAuto Reader 3D
Reading PDFs and news
Feedly
EZ PDF Readability
iAnnotate PDF
Calibre
Calibre-eBook.comFree e-book managerCopy e-books to devicePC and Mac
Ideal reader app
Full font/colour customisationText to speechLibrary with tie in to online repositories
Research in reader interfaces
Watch this space … …and iLearnRW.eu
Where do you get books
Tied to one accountOnly readable on Amazon apps / devicesLimited customisationLimited ownership
Repositories of free ebooksOut of copyrightFree originalsMixed with paid booksPlugins for some readers
Selected local librariesCopy-protectionAlso readable in Aldiko (Pro version only)
UK Curriculum textbooksFree for schools to sign upFor print-disabled users only
FanFiction.netFiction by fans of TV, Film, BooksExcelent to poorEncourages engagement and writing Parental guidance (some adult content)
Thank [email protected]@techczechslidesha.re/go-eread
DyslexiaAction.org.uk/tags/tech-thursday
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