Engaging Readers With eBooks
EBooks are electronic books that can be used on hand-held learning
devices, personal computers, laptops, and even mobile phones. Similarly to
traditional paper books, writing and illustration are key to a book’s success
with a child but the difference between the two formats is that while the
traditional option is linear – i.e., a story that follows from one page to the
next – eBooks have depth; readers can jump between chapters and, if connected
to wireless internet, can explore topics further on the internet. The ability
to whizz around an eBook instantly makes it a more interactive experience,
showing different dimensions to reading.
When children begin to use and interact with eBooks independently, the
possibilities of learning in the digital age become apparent.
New technology has an ever increasing presence in the lives of 21st
century students. Our students are
engaged in technology and enjoy learning using the “digital” format. In order for students to be engaged in their
learning, we attempt to ensure that our learning materials reflect students’
interests for learning.
We encourage the Pine Grove community to explore our set of eBooks
for our students by following these instructions:
2. When asked for the username and password
please use the following: username: pgebooks
password: pglibrary
Online Databases Are Waiting for You to and Explore!
Wonderful news! Pine Grove students
have access to online databases! Students can access these amazing
resources from home or school. Links to the various databases have been
added to our school’s website. Placing
these links on our school website ensures that students can access information
anytime, anywhere. Students can find
these resources by accessing our school’s library page through the following
link: http://pinegrove.ps.yrdsb.ca/ . Please
check your child’s agenda for the passwords to our school’s databases or
contact Mrs. Meleca.
We Are
Still Looking for Library Volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering in our
school library?
We are still looking for some volunteers
who can help us at Pine Grove by signing books in and out, shelving and
preparing new books for circulation as the need arises. Training will be provided and volunteers are
a great help and addition to our school community!
Please contact Mrs. Meleca at (905)
850–0672 Ext. 127 if you are interested.
