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This presentation was delivered to EICE 2014 (http://educationinnovation.co.uk) and later as an updated webinar in December 2014. Watch the recorded presentation here: http://youtu.be/McBuVj3RuCA. The benefits of using an e-reader go far beyond mere convenience of not having to carry bulky volumes. An e-ink device like the Kindle, a tablet or even just a smartphone, all of these are making a huge difference to many struggling readers. They do it by allowing customisation of the way text is displayed, making it possible to listen while reading or even instead of reading, and not least importantly how much is in front of the reader's eyes at any one moment. This session will provide a survey of the latest hardware, software as well as the best sources of accessible documents. We will cover the pros and cons of different types of screens, best reading software for the iPad and Android tablets, and best ways of getting your e-books from anywhere onto your device. Finally, we will address ways of making the most out of an e-reading device in the school environment. Parts of this session were developed for the Load2Learn project and parts during the iLearnRW project.
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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
