Ebooks like the ones in the Bookshare library offer many benefits to students with reading barriers such as dyslexia, blindness, and cerebral palsy. Find out about the top seven benefits of ebooks.
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Published August 25, 2021
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Published August 4, 2021
Launch into Learning: Post-Pandemic Tips for Special Education Teachers
This past year was challenging for educators and students alike. And while virtual learning was especially challenging for special education students and underserved communities, teachers found new and innovative ways to provide effective instruction. With schools reopening for in-person learning in the fall, some special education teachers share tips that they can apply to their classrooms.
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Published May 20, 2021
Congratulations and Good Luck: Celebrating 2021 Graduates
Dr. Katherine Schneider, Benetech Board Member, offers congratulations and some advice to graduates with disabilities who achieved remarkable success during a turbulent year with many unexpected challenges. Plus a bonus for job seekers: explore Bookshare’s extensive collection of career resources.
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Published April 28, 2021
Bridging the Reading Gap [webinar]
Watch the replay of the Bridging the Reading Gap webinar and learn about free, accessible ebooks for students with reading barriers.
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Published April 5, 2021
Seeing (and Hearing) is Believing: Bookshare’s Audio Support Unlocks Door to Reading
Bruce Alter, Oregon physical therapist and AT consultant, shares insights for fast-tracking students to get accessible ebooks and reading accommodations with support from Bookshare
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Published March 29, 2021
The 950,000 Ebook Library You Didn’t Know You Needed (featured in We Are Teachers)
A recent article featured in We Are Teachers shares four ways teachers are using Bookshare in the classroom to turn reluctant readers into engaged readers.
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Published February 24, 2021
Parents Can Help Students Read at Home and Turbocharge Learning [infographic]
The role of teachers and parents has always been important in supporting student learning. The pandemic has made this partnership even more important as teachers and parents work together to keep kids engaged. Bookshare’s Individual Membership is the perfect tool for both teachers and parents to support learning wherever that takes place. Here’s how.
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Published February 17, 2021
Nine Things About Bookshare You Should Absolutely Know
The Bookshare team receives many questions about everything from who qualifies and what membership costs to the types of ebooks in the collection and how to read them. Read on for answers to frequently asked questions and other mysteries.
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Published January 28, 2021
Bookshare Webinar Replay: Empower Learning and Save Time with an Individual Membership
Do you want to learn more about the benefits of Bookshare Individual Memberships? Watch a replay of a recent webinar and discover how to empower learning, increase reading independence, and save time by giving students Individual Memberships.
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Published January 19, 2021
2020 Silver Linings are Springboard for 2021 Success
In 2020, students with reading barriers relied on Bookshare to deliver the books they needed to survive school shutdowns and distance learning, and Bookshare will carry them through 2021 and beyond.
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