Post-It Note Tuesday....Tech Heaven!!!

Got A Nook?

Do you own a Nook or a Kindle?  I haven't bought one because I love the feel of a book in my hand however; I'm giving serious thought to purchasing one in the near future.  My daughter bought a Kindle before Christmas and she absolutely loves it!!! 

Anyway, I was looking at a blog written by a teacher in Florida and came across an absolutely "great idea" related to the Color Nook.  So many times there are children's books we want to use in the classroom but we don't personally have a copy.  We check the school Media Center, check the downtown library and even ask our fellow teachers as we try to put our hands on a copy of the book.  No matter how much we search, there isn't a copy to be found which means we have to order the book.  That means we probably won't receive the book in time to use it right away in our classroom.  Well, this idea could solve your problem.

Use your Color Nook!!  You can order copies of children's books for a third of the cost online and store it on your Nook!!!  Then you can place your Nook under your document camera, allowing students to see the pictures and or words!!  Is that not the best idea!!!  From what I understand, you can even organize your library in folders for a certain unit and have it on hand for home and school planning.  This is a great way to start your classroom library...especially if your funds are limited!!

Okay, I'm just about convinced!!!  Now I have to decide which one!