{"id":10724,"date":"2025-01-19T13:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T13:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/?p=10724"},"modified":"2026-01-19T13:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:11:19","slug":"book-creator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2025\/01\/19\/book-creator\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Creator"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_11\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Book Creator (Web Version) is a\u00a0simple way to create, read, and share interactive digital books.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd0d What does it do?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Book Creator is an online platform where pupils build their own eBooks. They can combine text, images, video, and audio recordings. For the free version, teachers create a &#8220;Library&#8221; and invite pupils to join using a simple code. Once inside, pupils can see each other&#8217;s work (if the teacher allows it) and build books that can be read like a real flip-book.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udf93 Why is it useful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Multimodal Evidence:<\/b> Pupils don&#8217;t just write, they can record their voice reading their story, embed a video of a science experiment, or use the &#8220;Pen&#8221; tool to draw diagrams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Accessibility Built-In:<\/b> It includes features like <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\">&#8220;Read to Me&#8221;<\/b> (which reads the book aloud) and <b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"96\">Dictation<\/b>, allowing pupils to &#8220;write&#8221; using their voice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Real Audience:<\/b> There is a huge motivational boost for pupils when they know their book will be &#8220;published&#8221; online and can be read by their parents or peers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Cross-Platform:<\/b> Because it&#8217;s web-based, pupils can start a book on an iPad in school and finish it on a laptop or tablet at home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2699\ufe0f How does it work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Launch:<\/b> Go to <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/app.bookcreator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app.bookcreator.com<\/a> in <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"37\">Safari<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Teacher Sign-In:<\/b> Create and sign into your free account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Create a Library:<\/b> On the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">Free Plan<\/b>, you get <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\">1 Library<\/b> that can hold up to <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\">40 books<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Invite Pupils:<\/b> Click the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\">&#8216;Invite Code&#8217;<\/b> button. Pupils go to the same website, select <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"85\">&#8216;Student Sign In&#8217;<\/b>, and enter their code to join your library.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Build a Book:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\">&#8216;New Book&#8217;<\/b> button. Add media, change colors, fonts, and page backgrounds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\ude80 Beyond the Basics<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Instructional Manual:<\/b> Pupils can create a &#8220;How-To&#8221; guide (e.g., <i data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">&#8220;How to make a jam sandwich&#8221;<\/i>). They can take photos of each step and record a short audio clip explaining what to do.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Interactive Lab Reports:<\/b> Use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\">Video<\/b> tool to capture an experiment in action. Pupils can then use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"118\">Text<\/b> tool to write up their findings alongside the video evidence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Personal Portfolios:<\/b> Create an &#8220;About Me&#8221; book. Pupils can use the <b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\">Shapes<\/b> and <b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\">Stickers<\/b> to decorate their pages and add audio reflections on their goals for the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Visual Social Stories:<\/b> Teachers can create a book with photos of school routines (e.g., &#8220;Going to the Dining Hall&#8221;) and share it with pupils who benefit from visual transitions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udca1 Top Tips for the Free Plan<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"15\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Managing Your 40 Books:<\/b> The limit is 40 books per library. Once your library is full, you can <b data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\">archive<\/b> it or delete old books to make room for new projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Collaborative Settings:<\/b> In the Library settings (the cog icon), you can toggle whether pupils can see each other\u2019s books. Turning this <b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">ON<\/b> is great for peer feedback; turning it <b data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"177\">OFF<\/b> helps pupils focus on their own work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publishing Safely:<\/b> You can &#8220;Publish&#8221; a book online with one click. This generates a private link that you can share with parents. You can &#8220;Unpublish&#8221; it at any time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd17 Teacher Quick Links<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookcreator.com\/support\/\">Get Help with Book Creator<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bookcreator.com\/resources\/one-pagers\/\">Book Creator &#8211; One Pagers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Book Creator (Web Version) is a\u00a0simple way to create, read, and share interactive digital books. \u00a0 \ud83d\udd0d What does it do? 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