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Virtual Shelves, Real Impact: Enhancing Access and Engagement with Books in the Digital Age

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: A705
Session Type: Contributed Talk

    Presenter(s)

  • Julie Ferrer

    Federal Programs Director
    Georgia Cyber Academy
    Atlanta, GA, United States

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Abstract Description :

Join us for an insightful session on how Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) has leveraged a digital reading platform by Sora to expand student access to over 10,000 eBooks and audiobooks. According to the US Department of Education, up to 61% of low-income families do not have access to books in their homes. We have broken these barriers by providing Title I students instant access to many well-reviewed popular and curriculum-based titles. Discover how GCA has successfully used digital books to enhance literacy, improve student engagement, and foster a love for reading, offering practical strategies for integrating virtual libraries into your educational environment.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Ebooks
Audiobooks
Digital reading
Cross-curricular
Literacy

Learning Objectives:

  • …implement an effective reading program that fits online, hybrid and blending learning models, and integrate literacy across the curriculum
  • …engage more students with easy access to ebooks and audiobooks that can improve literacy and foster a love of reading.