'The Epic Ebook of Web Tools and Apps' — A Book Creator Model

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Explore and create : Creation lab

Kristina Holzweiss
Inspired by more than 35 educators worldwide, you'll learn about a variety of web tools and apps through a 250-plus-page crowdsourced ebook. Participants also have the opportunity to contribute to "The Epic Ebook of Web Tools and Apps," read by more than 50,000 educators around the world.

Audience:	Professional developers, Teachers, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Skill level:	Beginner
Attendee devices:	Devices required
Attendee device specification:	Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC Tablet: iOS
Participant accounts, software and other materials:	https://intercom.help/bookcreator/en/articles/3557748-what-is-the-difference-between-book-creator-for-ipad-and-book-creator-online https://bookcreator.com/
Topic:	Creativity & curation tools
Grade level:	PK-12
ISTE Standards:	For Coaches: Professional Learning Facilitator Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the ISTE Standards into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback. For Education Leaders: Empowering Leader Inspire a culture of innovation and collaboration that allows the time and space to explore and experiment with digital tools. Connected Learner Develop the skills needed to lead and navigate change, advance systems and promote a mindset of continuous improvement for how technology can improve learning.

Related exhibitors:

Book Creator

, ScreenPal

, WeVideo, Inc.

, Wakelet

, StickTogether Products

Proposal summary

Purpose & objective

Attendees will learn about a variety of educational web tools and apps.

Attendees will learn how an ebook can impact learning, provide a topic for connection and collaboration, and ease of use through multimedia features.

During the lab, attendees will learn how to create an ebook through BookCreator, as well as all of the features available. If time allows they will learned advanced techniques, tips, and tricks.

Outline

An overview of The Epic Ebook of Web Tools and Apps will be provided, including the process and the motive for creating it.

Attendees will learn step by step how to create their own classroom handbook from scratch, and how to use a template.

Attendees may apply to submit work to The Epic Ebook of Web Tools and Apps.

Supporting research

https://bookcreator.com/2020/09/epic-ebooks-are-epic/

https://blogs.slj.com/neverendingsearch/2020/08/09/the-epic-ebook-of-web-tools-and-apps-a-new-crowd-sourced-manual-for-back-to-school-and-beyond/

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Presenters

Kristina Holzweiss, Syosset High School

Kristina A. Holzweiss is a high school educational technology enrichment specialist librarian She shares ideas and resources about her school library and makerspaces on her website bunheadwithducttape.com. Kristina was named the School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a National School Board 2016 - 2017 "20 to Watch" emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She is also the winner of the 2015 NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award and 2015 Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award. She is the author of "Hacking School Libraries" and Scholastic makerspace books.