In digital technologies on the 28th of February we learned how to make eBooks. We adapted this task on the iPad to something that we could use within the classroom when teaching children. We looked at Roald Dahl books and had to summarise them, we chose ‘The Magic Finger’ as our book. When I was younger I read several Roald Dahl books, however I don’t recognise this book so it was good to study a book that isn’t familiar.
We made links to the Curriculum for excellence experience and outcomes which could be used within teaching in the classroom, these can be seen below –
LIT-0-14a – I use signs, books or other texts to find useful or interesting information and I use this to plan, make choices or learn new things.
LIT 1-14a – Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific purpose.
TCH 0-03a – I explore software and use what I learn to solve problems and present my ideas, thoughts, or information.
The Book creator app is an easy way to make personal ebooks using iPads whether at home or in school. Book creator is essential for making various kinds of books especially children picture books, photo books, comic books, textbooks and many others. The Oxford dictionary refer to an eBook as “An electronic version of a printed book which can be read on a computer or a specifically designed handheld device.”
The Scottish Government outline that within a digital learning and teaching strategy for Scotland it should be structured around four important objectives. These are to develop the skills and confidence of teachers, making sure that digital technology is a central thought in all aspects of curriculum and assessments. Making improvements to how learners can access digital technologies. Lastly, empowering leaders of change to drive forth innovation and investment in digital technology within learning and teaching. If these four main objects are used properly and effectively, digital technology can increase learning and teaching in all parts of Curriculum for Excellence; preparing all learners with fundamental digital skills which would lead to improved educational outcomes also.
