One major advantage to using digital textbooks is their interactivity. Digital textbooks should not include only static content (text and images) but also interactive content (hyperlinks, videos, embedded objects). The list of possibilities below will give you some ideas for the types of content to include in your digital textbook.
Include a variety of types of content in your digital textbooks:
Text
Images
Videos
Hyperlinks
Interactive games
Additional readings
Discussion questions
Quizzes
Instructional presentations
Recording of Mimio lesson
PowerPoint
Prezi
Handouts
Study guides
Graphic organizers
Homework
Templates
Student work samples
Discussion thread
Post questions using the discussion thread and have students respond
Structure
Textbooks have a structure that helps students find information they need. Structure your digital textbook so that students can quickly and easily access information and resources. Use the following features to give structure to your digital textbook.
Pages for units / topics of study / content strands / novels / etc.
Table of contents
Headings and subheadings on each page
Diagrams with labels
Images with captions
Interactive glossary
Horizontal lines to separate content (click "Insert Horizontal Rule" button on editing toolbar)
Types of Content
One major advantage to using digital textbooks is their interactivity. Digital textbooks should not include only static content (text and images) but also interactive content (hyperlinks, videos, embedded objects). The list of possibilities below will give you some ideas for the types of content to include in your digital textbook.
Include a variety of types of content in your digital textbooks:
Structure
Textbooks have a structure that helps students find information they need. Structure your digital textbook so that students can quickly and easily access information and resources. Use the following features to give structure to your digital textbook.