New Features in Book Creator for iOS

By Rosey McQuillan

Book Creator is a versatile tool that allows you to create multimedia books or projects in any subject area.

The + button will allow you to add content to your book. You can add audio, images and videos easily. You can access images or video from your Photos or record audio and video directly into Book Creator pages.

Looking for shapes? They are now located under the More dots!

Looking for shapes? They are now located under the More dots!

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Integration of Google Maps

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Using the More dots. select the Maps option. Google Maps is now built into Book Creator. Next type in the location you would like to find on the map. Find the location in the drop-down menu. You can also annotate your map using the pen tool!

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Using the More dots. select the Maps option. Google Maps is now built into Book Creator. Next type in the location you would like to find on the map. Find the location in the drop-down menu. You can also annotate your map using the pen tool!

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Classroom Integration Ideas

Mapping Storybooks

Students can use maps to follow actions that happened throughout a story. They can retell the story in their own words using the map, and positional vocabulary.

Historical Maps

Students can map historical events, create timelines and annotate historical sites through using maps. They can also create, define, and understand historical themes and concepts as well as geography in which events unfold.

Mapping the migration journey of the Lost Boys.

Historical Maps

Students can map historical events, create timelines and annotate historical sites through using maps. They can also create, define, and understand historical themes and concepts as well as geography in which events unfold.

Adding files onto your Book Creator page

You can now add PDFs, Google Docs, Sheets, Pages, and Numbers when working on your iPad. You can also add audio video and images.

Adding Content from other Resources

* Adding reference documents that you’ve already created to your book
* Include multimedia content by adding audio supports for students or allowing them to explain their thinking using the audio or video option

*Adding content from another app

* Multi media options allow for voice and choice and for students to personalize their learning

* Teachers can present content in interesting and creative ways

*Reaching all learners by providing options for demonstrating their understanding

Adding Content from other Resources

* Adding reference documents that you’ve already created to your book
* Include multimedia content by adding audio supports for students or allowing them to explain their thinking using the audio or video option

*Adding content from another app

* Multi media options allow for voice and choice and for students to personalize their learning

* Teachers can present content in interesting and creative ways

*Reaching all learners by providing options for demonstrating their understanding

Watch the video to learn how easy it is to add YouTube content to your Book Creator book