YASUDA, Masami (2013). eBooks and Text to Speech tools on an iPad in EFL. A paper to read on June 1, 2013, at JALTCALL 2013, Shinshu Univeristy, Matsumoto, JAPAN. May 31-June 2, 2013.

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eBooks and Text to Speech ToolseBooks and Text to Speech Tools
on an iPadon an iPad
in EFLin EFL
YASUDA, Masami,
Kwansei Gakuin Univ.,
Myasuda[at]kwansei.ac.jp
Theme: Best Practices
JALTCALL Conference & ER Seminar 2013
Shinshu University,
Matsumoto, JAPAN.
May 31-June 2, 2013
JALTCALL SIG 2013
Shinshu University,
Matsumoto, JAPAN.
E-Learning at KG Univ.

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Use of iPads,
Web Browsing, E-mail
Photos, Videos
Music, Games
eBooks, etc.
22.. Introduction: Use of iPadsIntroduction: Use of iPads
An iPad as an eBook Reader
But, how can we use iPads
 for language learning, CALL,
 and as mobile presentation tools?

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33.. iPads in WELLiPads in WELL
((Web Enhanced Language Learning)
An iPad in class use
an instruction mode
a show and tell
One iPad classroom
a CALL lab, or calssrooms
No BYO iPads classroom
Internet access with WiFi
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44.. iPads in WELLiPads in WELL
((Web Enhanced Language Learning)
New Trends （ Apple Case Study:
Essa Academy）
Essa Academy: Bookless school
where everyone has iPad (
YouTube Video - Nearpod)
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55.. Cloud Computing and MobilesCloud Computing and Mobiles
 No external storage devices:
 Cloud Computing?
 DropBox,
 Evernote,
 SugarSynch, etc.
 Finally !!
 External storage –
 HD or USB via WiFi.
 HyperDrive HD
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66.. Comparison of eBooks:Comparison of eBooks:
with other media, and PDFswith other media, and PDFs
Comparison of
eBooks
with
the already developed BlogCast, PDFs
Text to speech applications
Benefits to EFL students.
How eBooks would
help improve EFL reading skills
YouTube-eBooks– It's A Book - By Lane Smith

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77.. Comparison of eBooks:Comparison of eBooks: (2)(2)
with other media, and PDFswith other media, and PDFs
1 Media Books eBooks
Audio
Books
Blog or
Podcast PDF
2 Cost △ ◎ △ ◎ △
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Audio/
Voice × △ ○ △ △
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Text to
Speech × ○ × ○ ○
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Highlight/
Synchro × ○ × △ ×
7 Delivery × △ × ◎ △
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Control
Speed × △ △ △ ×

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88.. iPads asiPads as eBook readerseBook readers
eBooks are
content-rich
of wide general interest.
Changes in the literacy
world
A viable device for EFL ・
ESL readers
Other dedicated devices:
Kindle, Google eBook readers

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99.. iPads asiPads as eBookeBook RReaderseaders
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1010.. eBooks Applications on iPadseBooks Applications on iPads
 eBooks formats:
 From: Doc, Lit, Text
 To: ePub, PDF
 Sources:
 Project Gutenberg
 Publishers
 Mailing List
 Google Scholar -
Link
 eBook reader
Options:
 Text to speech
 Reading Speed
 Scrolling
 Convertor
(Webpage - ePub)
dotEpub 
PPT slides

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1111.. iPad eBooks:iPad eBooks:
Formats - ePUB and PDFFormats - ePUB and PDF
Convertors:
Calibre (Mac, Win)
– Link
PDF to EPUB
Converter (Win)
2EPub (Web) – Link

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1212.. iPad eBooks:iPad eBooks:
Formats - ePUB and PDFFormats - ePUB and PDF
Convertors:
Thin Client iPad
eBook convertor –
iPad - PPT Slide 

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1313.. iPad Text2Speech ApplicationsiPad Text2Speech Applications

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1414. Audio Stories. Audio Stories
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1515.. Text2Speech:Text2Speech:
Web browsers, text editors, MemoWeb browsers, text editors, Memo
pads, etc.pads, etc.
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1616.. Text2Speech:Text2Speech:
Text editors, e-Mails, Memo pads,Text editors, e-Mails, Memo pads,
Special PDF readers, etc.Special PDF readers, etc.
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1717.. Future TextbooksFuture Textbooks
 eBook Textbooks
 Dedicated eBook Readers
 Smartphones
 Merits
 Portability
 Budget, Interactivity
 Virtual Reality
 Demerits
 Budget, Authoring, Copyright
 Authoring Software
 Publishers
 Amazon, Apple, etc.
 Teachers
 Programmers

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1818.. Technology inTechnology in
Language Teaching and LearningLanguage Teaching and Learning
 Figure 1 Range-of-Use Technology Chart
 Szecsy, Elsie M. "Technology in Language Teaching and Learning." Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education. 2008. SAGE Publications. 29 Mar. 2009.
<http://www.sage-ereference.com/bilingual/Article_n313.html>.
 Source: EnGauge. Available from http:/ / www.ncrel.org/ engauge.  Broken Link Copyright © 2006 Learning Point Associates. All rights
reserved. Reprinted with permission.