Category: English / Language Arts

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‘Read to me’ with Siri and Book Creator 5.0

Book Creator 5.0 is here, and now you can switch to a brand new reading mode in the app. What’s more, you can have Siri read your book to you!
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Bringing student stories to life with Book Creator

These students are really pushing the limits of what can be achieved in Book Creator. Together they published an interactive multimedia story, which can be read from the perspective of 5 different characters!
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Open letter to the Book Creator team: When Book Creator saved the day

Book Creator Ambassador Christina Mahar sent us an email that was so lovely we asked if we could publish it.
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How to get your students to plan the Book Creator lesson

When students become familiar with their iPads, let them dictate how they want to smash apps to create the final product.
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Creating vocabulary notebooks with a purpose

This teacher had the great idea to create template books for her students. She chose Apple’s Keynote app to create the template.
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Dad teaches his daughter phonics with Book Creator

This brilliantly inventive father is teaching his daughter phonics by creating an ebook with her, and app smashing no less than 14 apps with Book Creator!
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Digital interactive notebooks with Book Creator

The 2 Techie Teachers share their insight into making digital interactive notebooks, which they claim has revolutionised workflow and engagement in their classroom.
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Redefining barrier games with Book Creator

Barrier games are a traditional teaching tool to assist language skills in early childhood. Here’s some ideas for making these with Book Creator.
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Informational Research and Book Creator

It’s always useful when teachers share their lesson plans and tips. Here’s another one from a newly-qualified Apple Distinguished Educator.
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Creating an ABC book: Multiple skills at work

Another Book Creator masterclass from librarian Karin Hallett. A detailed lesson plan and some resource ideas – ideal for teachers who are new to Book Creator.
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