CMIS Evaluation Technology Focus

Our recent posts I’ve seen that book and What will yours look like? focussed on the blending of digital and print formats in the field of young adult publishing. You may also have noticed our updated VodPod widgets featuring a selection of YA booktrailers.

Pursuing this theme of the blurring of lines between the two formats here is a further example of the use of electronic/digital media to enhance and support print resources.

The latest digital offering from Scott Westerfeld’s blog: a Leviathan countdown timer.

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Note from Scott’s blog: Small warning, this is an American countdown timer, which is only accurate for North America. I’m trying to get exact dates for the Oz and UK editions, and will then make adjustments. But don’t fret, Aussies and Brits, it looks like your edition will come out the same week as the US one—maybe even earlier!

Also of note is the Simon & Schuster offer of the FREE book download of Uglies.

The Feature Article in the latest issue of Fiction Focus: The Book 2.0 – Why eBooks are eLectric! looks at how technology is changing the way people read, interact with and access information. Please use this blog’s comments function let us know about your favourite digital/web-based resources used to  supplement or extend your students’ print reading experiences.
The CMIS Resource Bank contains reviews of  Scott Westerfeld’s books.