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Then

In 1970 I was teaching a seventh grade Social Studies class and I quickly realized that the textbook we were assigned was not comprehendible by my students.

I decided that we would write our own text.  Each child was assigned a topic and had to produce one page.  I encouraged them to also create a picture or design for their page.

The final copies were done on rexograph or ditto pages.  I ran off copies of the book for all the students in the class.

My Principal wrote the following:

February 16, 1970 - Berriman Junior High School 64 "A Study of the American Revolution" - "This total group effort under your inspirational and devoted guidance, provided a built-in motivation for a sustained and integrated learning experience." (Lazarus J. Braffman - Principal)

Now

Journey in Technology: Aggregate, Curate and Create Your Own Textbook

3 Ways To Make Your Own Textbooks | Edudemic

Build Your Own Digital Textbooks - Scholastic

How to Create Your Own Textbook — With or Without Apple | MindShift

How To Easily Make Your Own Textbook  Edudemic

Rumor: Apple Wants YOU To Make Your Own Digital Textbooks | Edudemic

TeachPaperless: A Digital Textbook Should be More Than A Textbook

Digital Textbooks Go Straight From Scientists to Students | Wired Science | Wired

Wiki Textbook Teaches Students More than Physiology

Crowdsourcing a Textbook via a Wiki

My eBook, eTexts, eZines Page

My Diigo page

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