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Monday, March 9, 2015

Interactive iPad Reading Experience

I found a reference to a new iPad app over at iPadmodo. I love the sound of this novel, but what really excited me was the concept of these sensory rich, interactive and immersive books for kids. This opens up a whole new area for students to experience the world around them. Imagine science textbooks where the students sensory perception was used to interact with digital experiments or even art texts where the artists and artworks became immersive experiences. We will never be able to stop them reading their English novels now. Anyway have a look at the press release and watch the video the producers have supplied - this is an exciting development in the way that apps are being designed.

Level 26: Dark Prophecy is a 400-page interactive e-book and an hour-long film experience. The central character Steve Dark is your partner is solving this new form of crime thriller. The new iPad app “lets readers literally use their senses as they read. You’ll see blood splattering, glass shattering and even get to dig deeper into each character’s background.” This is more than a digital novel, it is an immersive and interactive story that involves a creative puzzle solving component to the gritty crime narrative.

Dark prophecy contains several movie segments that bridge the reading portion of the e-book into video storytelling and visual narration.

“Readers also interact with the book as they work with Steve Dark to collect character bios and uncover evidence unlocked as they read to catch the villain,” according to the press release.

You can actually choose your own way to experience Dark Prophecy. The featured version is called “Ultimate Digi-Novel” but there is also an option to experience the e-book in “Traditional” or text-only form as well as a less-immersive or interactive digital version called “Digi-Novel.”

This is an opportunity is to experience a creative and new form of interactive storytelling. We are really just starting to see the boundaries pushed of what the iPad is capable of offering. Interestingly, the app concept was developed by Anthony Zuiker the creator of the television series CSI, so you can imagine the type of sensory perception and interaction on offer.

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore $5.49 AU

Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. “Morris Lessmore” is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-fantastic-flying-books/id438052647?mt=8

The Three Little Pigs $6.49 AU

This fully-animated, interactive version of The Three Little Pigs fairy tale is unlike any printed picture book, or even any storybook app, and will dazzle children aged 3 and up. “It is interactive in unique and fun ways that make the story feel more ‘alive’ than any other ebook I’ve read with my child...it’s a multi-media reading experience you and your kids won’t soon forget.”— Digital Storytime. “This shows the exciting possibilities for story telling in the digital age... Nosy Crow has just raised the bar, the best children’s book app to date.”

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-three-little-pigs-nosy/id418543664?mt=8

AstroJammies $4.99 AU

Follow Jimmy into outer space in an action-packed storybook adventure. Jimmy has magical pajamas that have the power to turn him into an astronaut! What sort of things will he encounter when he flies past Saturn, Earth and Mars? Written and illustrated by Stacey Williams-Ng, the fantastic tale of Jimmy and his magical jammies are brought to life in richly-textured paintings and rhyming verse. Created in an interactive format, this story includes a dreamlike original music score by Steve Dixon, professional narration and amazing special effects.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/astrojammies/id408466505?mt=8

The Penelope Rose HD $7.49 AU

"Every click within this colorful tale unlocks magic and wonders, as its pop-out three-dimensional visuals will mesmerize kids and parents alike." - Apple. The premiere Peek n Play book from Mobad Games is a stunning 3D experience that will encourage reading and entertain you with animations and interactivity on every exquisitely crafted page. The Penelope Rose is a magical fairytale of how roses were saved and fairies became the artists of the winged world. Enter a dazzling 3D world that can be experienced without the need for special glasses.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-penelope-rose-hd/id421422482?mt=8

Cosmos’s Day Off $4.49 AU

Experience an interactive storybook that is out of this world! Join Cozmo in his adventure across the stars, and enjoy games and activities along the way. From the illustrations and original story, to the sound effects and built in activities, this app is a winner from start to finish Made for the iPad and now compatible with iPhone and iPod devices, this App was one of three finalists for the 2010 DBW Publishing Innovation Awards. It is produced simply and cleanly but filled with movie-quality animation, voice talent and multimedia features. This retro-futurist app is out of this world in many ways. This is what an e-book for kids should look like!

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/cozmos-day-off-childrens-interactive/id409177911

Zany Born to Run $2.99 AU

Do you know a child who never seems to sit still? Grab your running shoes and follow a day in the life of Zanny, a little boy who simply CANNOT stop moving! Award-winning writer Pamela Sloane-Bradbury and veteran cartoonist Allison Garwood created these fun, witty, picture books as a way of helping children with limitations understand their behavior better in a positive and engaging way while boosting their self-esteem. "Zanny, Born to Run" is part of the very first book series ever written expressly FOR children with special needs. All kids go crazy for Zannys antics, but particularly "extra special" kids who love to see themselves in living color.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/zanny-born-to-run/id409817073?mt=8

Toy Story Free

A fully interactive reading experience packed with Games, Movie Clips, Coloring Pages, Sing-along Tunes, and Surprises on every page. Hear the story read aloud, record your own narration, or explore at your own pace. Meet Woody, a cowboy doll that comes to life when humans aren’t around. . Woody’s plan to get rid of Buzz backfires and he ends up lost outside the world of Andy’s room, with Buzz as his only companion! The toys work together to find their way back to Andy and discover the meaning of true friendship along the way.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/toy-story-read-along/id364376920?mt=8

Miss Spider’s Tead Party $5.49 AU

Watch, read, listen, and play as this beloved, classic picture book magically comes to life. Miss Spider is hosting a tea party—but nobuggy will come! What’s an eight-legged lady to do? Find out in this heartwarming tale of a kindly spider’s search for friends. Told in rhyming verse, this enchanting story can also be read as a counting book. With multi-touch animation, painting, puzzles, and games, the Miss Spider’s Tea Party App reinvents the reading experience for the whole family.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/miss-spiders-tea-party-for/id365173247?mt=8

Penguins of Madagascar $8.99 AU

Four adventurous penguins living at the New York Zoo are now on the iPad. As their fearless leader Skipper would say, they’re an elite strike force with top-tier commando skills in world-class clandestine headquarters.This app is packed with books and activities that will delight and entertain kids of all ages, including two Storybooks, a Joke book, and interactive activities such as Create a Scene (digital sticker book), Kaleidoscope (using the Penguins binoculars), Spot the Difference, Mazes, and Coloring Board with nine coloring pages.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-penguins-madagascar-read/id397489149?mt=8

Monster at the end of the Book $4.49 AU
This Book enhances the classic Sesame Street book with a completely immersive experience that draws children right into the story. Join lovable, furry old Grover as he tries his very hardest to tie down pages and build brick walls— all to keep readers away from the monster at the end of this book. The all-time favorite you loved as a child comes alive for today’s young readers with interactive play, plus touch-point animation. Families can share this giggle-filled story together in a brand-new way that children will ask to read again and again.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-monster-at-end-this-book/id409467802?mt=8

Little Bella’s - I close my eyes FREE
Read along with Little Bella and enjoy music and animated adventures all activated by touch. With beautiful high quality animations and imaginative easy listening music you can read along with Little Bella with the interactive text. Animated shorts include Bella flying through clouds, jumping like a frog and being a slippery, slimy slug as she talks us through the world of her imagination. Perfect for a bedtime story, in the back seat of the car or to avoid hearing the dreaded “I’m bored!”. I Close My Eyes has been created specifically for the iPhone and has been carefully designed so children of all ages can easily navigate it - all by themselves.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/little-bellas-i-close-my-eyes/id307214153?mt=8

Alice for the iPad $9.49 AU

Tilt your iPad to make Alice grow big as a house, or shrink to just six inches tall. Enjoy Alice in Wonderland digitally remastered for the iPad.Throw tarts at the Queen of Hearts - they realistically bounce off her. Witness the Cheshire Cat disappear, and help the Caterpillar smoke his hookah pipe. This wonderful book includes hundreds of pages and amazing animated scenes. Watch as full screen physics modeling brings illustrations to life.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/alice-for-the-ipad/id354537426?mt=8

Teddy’s Day $4.99 AU

Winner of the 2011 Appy Awards - Book category. One of the most loved kids apps on the market, Teddys Day unites innovative technology and high quality animation to create an interactive, entertaining and fully immersive childrens storybook experience. The app is based on the bestselling print edition, "What Does My Teddy Bear Do All Day?" written by Bruno Hachler, illustrated by Birte Muller and published by Minedition, who co-released the app with Auryn.

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/auryn-teddys-day/id400989528?mt=8

Dr Suess Series $4.49 AU

http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-cat-in-the-hat-dr.-seuss/id353473931?mt=8

Reading in an iPad Transmedia Universe Five Real World Issues

This is a comprehensive and thorough analysis of the issues with students using the iPad as a reader. It is written by Annette Lamb an educational consultant who has taught both at a K/12 and at a University level. There are some interesting points here that I had not considered prior to reading this article. It is one of the first academic referenced articles that I have come across that so clearly and concisely highlights the use of interactive books on the ipad in education.

Annette discusses the five main issues with students using the iPad as a reader. These include;

Ease of use of the Devices
A listing of Resources available
Educational benefits
Motivation
Approaches to using Tablets.

This would be a must read article for anyone writing a proposal/grant submission for utilising iPads in the classroom or someone trying to convince their administrators of the educational benefits of using iPads in the classroom. We thank Annette for sharing this with us. Be sure to visit her site. It makes for interesting reading.

READING IN IPAD TRANSMEDIA UNIVERSE: FIVE REAL-WORLD ISSUES

Technology in the classroom is changing how children learn and how we teach. While some children are reading books about castles, others are using the DK Eyewitness App to explore castles.

In her article Digital Literacies, Lotta Larson (2009, p.255) points out the todays readers are "immersed in multimodal experiences and, consequently, have a keen awareness of the possibility of combining modes and media to receive and communicate messages. This awareness results in an urgent need for teachers and researchers to address the discrepancy between the types of literacy experiences students encounter at school (paper, pencil, and print texts), and those they practice in their daily lives outside the school environment (Web 2.0). One way to bridge such incongruity is to expand the types of texts students are exposed to and engaged with at school by turning attention to electronic books, or e-books".

Lets explore five real-world issues.

1 - THE DEVICES

The classroom of the future will be filled with devices that serve different purposes. There isnt one answer. Instead, there are many to fit different needs.

Kindles. A group of advanced readers are reading novels independently.
iPads. A reading group reads independently while the teacher works with another group.
iPod Touch. Students refer to a dictionary, vocabulary game, encyclopedia while working on a project.
Laptop. Students conducting research create a Glogster, interactive poster.
Desktop. A group sits together at one computer with a large monitor working on a video production.

There are lots of ways to share Apps and e-books with the entire class.

You can hook up your device to the data projector. There are many foreign language books that are available as e-books. If you have the book on Kindle, use the Mac or Windows software to display on the big screen.

Barack Obamas Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters is available in the Kindle book format. For more examples, go to Amazons Childrens eBooks section. This book can be read on a Kindle, however it can also be read on an iPad or computer desktop. If you connect your computer or iPad to your data projector you can see the book in color.

If you have a book like Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed on your iPad, simply point your document camera at the screen of an iPhone or iPad.

Portability. I take my ibird books with when I go bird watching. With my tracks app, I can easily identify animals. Larson (2010) noted that in early studies of e-books read on larger computers, participants often complained of discomfort. However no complains were logged with the new, smaller e-book readers.

Goldsborough (2010 , p.11) pointed out the new digital readers combine the portability of books with the "search and storage capabilities" of computers.

Read the full article:
http://eduscapes.com/fluid/3f.html

Annette Lambs Website:
http://eduscapes.com/

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