Bookshare.org Overview
On this page is an overview of the process for getting started with Bookshare.org. Click on the MORE links for more detail at each step.
1. Understand what Bookshare is
Bookshare.org provides the full digital text of thousands of books to eligible students. Your school and you need an account with Bookshare.org in order to gain access to these materials. [more] 2. Get an account with Bookshare.org
Each school has an Organizational Membership. Each staff person at that school who uses Bookshare has his/her own login and password. Check with Linda Wilson to see if your school has an account before setting one up. [more] 3. Add students and sponsors to the Bookshare account
Once your school's account is set up, any staff member may add students to your school's list of Bookshare Members. Identifying students who qualify is a collaborative process with special educators, classroom teachers and paraeducators. [more] 4. Download books for students and use text reader software to read them
Log into your Bookshare.org account to search for and download books for students to read. Students will need text reader software in order for the computer to be able to read the book aloud. [more] 5. Incorporate time for digital reading into your instructional day
6. Help students who benefit to get Bookshare accounts at home
Students who are eligible to use Bookshare at school are also eligible to access the site for pleasure reading at home. If you provide them with a membership form, then the process for getting an individual membership is quick and easy for parents. [more] |
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