If you’re looking to enhance the educational environment for your students, or provide the latest in learning Digital NewsBooks could be the tool you’ve been waiting for.
Digital NewsBooks are digital collections of news stories from the United States and across the world. The stories were originally found in various publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post to provide a well-rounded account of various historic situations.
Educators can use any of the subjects to supplement research projects, essay papers, and homework assignments. Additionally, new subjects will be added on a regular basis.
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Current Digital NewsBook Topics
- 21st Century Muckrakers
- The Girl in the Window
- Macau: Las Vegas a Half a World Away
- Memphis & the World: How a City Sends Ripples Around the Globe
- Obama’s First 100 Days
- Private Armies of Iraq
- The Search for True North: New Directions in a New Territory
- Voyages of Discovery Into New Media
- Who’s Behind the Financial Meltdown?
21st Century Muckrakers
In the era of digital journalism, learning how journalists do investigative reporting is essential: insights from the frontlines provoke thought and discussion. The articles were published in the Spring 2008 issue of Nieman Reports magazine.
The Girl in the Window
She was found curled up in a filthy room, unable to speak or make eye contact. They called her a feral child. Could nurturing make up for a lifetime of neglect? The story of Danielle Lierow, known as the feral child, was published on the Times Web site, tampabay.com, on August 1, 2008, and in print on August 3.
Macau: Las Vegas a Half a World Away
This series looks at how some of Nevada’s largest gaming companies have helped the Chinese enclave pass the Strip in annual gaming revenues. The articles were originally published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal between October 21, 2007, and October 25, 2007.
Memphis & the World: How a City Sends Ripples Around the Globe
This series explores how one Southern city sends ripples around the globe in music, business, health care and religion. The articles were originally published in The Commercial Appeal between November 25, 2007, and December 30, 2007.
Private Armies of Iraq
This series by Washington Post reporter Steve Fainaru sheds light on private security contractors, the hired guns who fight a parallel and largely hidden war in Iraq. The articles were originally published in The Washington Post between April 15, 2007, and December 24, 2007. The series was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting in 2008.
The Search for True North: New Directions in a New Territory
Observers debate what might be lost and what might be gained for journalism in the new territory of digital media; hearty explorers report back on their search for new directions. The articles were published in the Winter 2008 issue of Nieman Reports magazine.
Voyages of Discovery Into New Media
Wondering what journalism looks like when produced for the Web? Editors, reporters and video producers who are leading the way tell what they do and how they do it. The articles were published in the Spring 2009 issue of Nieman Reports magazine.
Who’s Behind the Financial Meltdown?
In this groundbreaking report, investigative journalists from the Center for Public Integrity take on the subprime lending industry, whose loans are blamed for the global economic meltdown. The articles were first published on the Center for Public Integrity Web site on May 6, 2009.
Obama’s First 100 Days
A close-up look at the start of an administration — the achievements and the setbacks, the key moments that shaped a presidency. Includes polling, analysis and a breakdown of pledges and fulfillment. The articles were first published by The Washington Post between April 26 and April 29, 2009.
eBook Features
Digital NewsBooks are provided in eBook format, offering the latest in learning technology. More than just reading text on a screen, eBooks can provide your students an interactive experience with these features:
- Highlighting
- Note taking
- Peer-to-peer note sharing
- Keyword search features
- Laptop portability
- Select eBooks include animations and video
- Friendly to the environment
Utilizing technology has become an integral part of human learning; eBooks merge the powers of the Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Google, Answers.com, and Wikipedia to the normal eBook content—imagine the unlimited possibilities.
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How Your Classroom Can Benefit
Digital NewsBooks can help your students examine and understand cultures and events in the United States and all across the world—through a variety of different news sources. You can expand the educational horizon for your students by including Digital NewsBooks in your textbook adoptions.
The chance to provide your students with the latest in learning technology can be found with Digital NewsBooks.
