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Friday, October 30, 2015

Zing: An eBook Platform

What is Zing?

Zing is an eBook platform created by Schoolwide.  Schoolwide is an organization whose mission "is to improve student reading, writing and learning by increasing the tools teachers can use to teach effectively."  One of these tools is Zing and here is what it offers:

  • Huge Selection: of trade book titles that students will want to read, including award winning titles, books and series from well-known authors, Spanish leveled books, and short texts, poems and articles
  • Accessibility:  accessible on desktops, laptops, tablets, interactive white boards
  • eLearning: full customizable teaching points within books to support students in developing the skills and strategies they need to comprehend texts
  • Assessment: students progress monitoring and reporting to provide actionable data for teachers and schools
  • Teaching Opportunities: supports whole class instruction, guided reading instruction, and independent reading in class or at home

To learn more about Zing, check out these two link:

Vimeo Video about Zing
Zing Website

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