Book Creator - iPad Inservice Workshop

Examples of books made by teachers in Book Creator.

Teacher-created books

On the main bookshelf, scroll to your eBook. Tap the Share button and you will then be presented with three options:

The completed eBook can be converted and exported as a video. This works particularly well when voiceover narration or a soundtrack has been added to the eBook.

Options include saving to the iPad Camera Roll, sending by email, adding to Google Drive (or other Cloud Storage), embedding in a website or ePortfolio or adding to your school's Learning Management System (LMS) i.e. iTunes U, Google Classroom, etc.

ePub is the standard file format for all eBooks/iBooks. To send your eBook to someone, choose to send by email, Google Drive (or other Cloud Storage) or to add to your school's Learning Management System (LMS) i.e. iTunes U, Google Classroom, etc.

To read the book on iPad, Select 'Copy to iBooks'. This will allow for interactive elements such as sound, video, music and hyperlinks to function correctly. Once the eBook has been exported to iBooks, the eBook will open automatically in this app.

AirDrop can be used to send any of the file formats above to an iPad user in the same room and doesn't require WiFi (Airdrop is available on iPad 4 or later).

Tap Share and then tap on the user when the name of their iPad or iPhone appears in the Airdrop menu.   AirDrop settings and visibility can be adjusted in Control Centre or in Settings.

Select this option to share a PDF version with others by email, Google Drive (Or other Cloud Storage) or add to a PDF reader (i.e. Adobe Acrobat Reader or PDF Expert). PDF format will render all interactive elements - the transformative aspect of Book Creator - redundant. Therefore, the main use of this file format is for printing. When prompted, select 'Single Pages' as the display option.

<a href="bookcreator://page/rL88C6GjS6KKQsejLdaNhQ">Return to Index</a>

eBooks created with Book Creator can be published online. For a detailed guide and instructions of how to do this, open the following link:

<a href="https://support.bookcreator.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002981105">How to publish online</a>

Give students an authentic audience for their work

Use hyperlinks to different pages, explained on the previous page, to create a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story.

Map out your story ideas on paper or create a mind map using Popplet Lite (or a similar app).

On page one of the story, present the reader with a clear choice. Make each choice (two or more) a separate element; either as text or an image. On page 2 and 3, create the continuation of the story. Page 2 contains the continuation of option A from page 1. Page 3 contains the continuation of option B from page 1. The story can continue with as many choices and options as the author wants to include.

On the next page, you will see a simple example of a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Story with hyperlinks to different pages.

This process can be used to create interactive activity books in any subject either by the teacher or the students. Student choices can be used to direct the learner to further reading or study based on their answer. For example, a wrong answer can then lead a student to a page containing feedback, revision of a topic or a link to a YouTube video. In this way, it is possible for both teachers and students to create differentiated learning activities to use in class. Designing and writing 'Choose Your Own Adventure' stories can enhance student creative writing skills and improve computational thinking, a key 21st Century Skill.

To add sound to an eBook page, tap the '+' symbol and then select 'Add Sound'.

Tap the red record button to begin the audio recording. Tap this button again to end the recording and select 'Yes' to insert it to your page. Alternatively, select 'No' to cancel the recording.

Adding sound to an eBook can make it more engaging and interactive.

Add recordings of literary quotes, historic speeches, musical performances, examples of oral work in MFL subjects and explanations of concepts.

Make an eBook more interactive with 'invisible' sound recordings

Rather than simply using the Sound Icon, set it to be invisible and layer this on top of an image to make your eBook more interactive.

First, add an image as normal (see earlier section). Then, record sound as shown opposite. Move and resize the sound recording icon over the image.

Tap and hold the sound icon you have added and move it anywhere on the page. Press play on the example sound recording above.

To the Sound Icon and then tap the Inspector. Under Layout, toggle 'Invisible in iBooks' On. When read in the iBooks app, the Sound Icon will be invisible but will be activated when the user taps on the image it is layered on top of. Tap the image opposite as an example.

Use hyperlinks to direct the reader to websites and online documents. You can also add hyperlinks to text and images to link to different pages in the eBook.

<a href="http://www.apple.com/ie/education/teach-with-ipad/">Tap here to read about iPad in Education</a>

Links can be added to text or images. Go to Safari, and navigate to the required website. In the address bar, tap and hold the hyperlink and tap 'Select All' then 'Copy'. Return to Book Creator, and add a text box to the page and add suitable text. For example, 'Tap Here to read about iPad in Education'. Tap and hold the text, tap 'Select' or 'Select All' and then select 'Link'.

To add a hyperlink to an image, follow a similar process. Copy a hyperlink from Safari. Return to Book Creator and add a suitable image. Tap the image and then tap the Inspector. Paste the hyperlink into 'Insert website address or page number'.

See the example image hyperlink opposite.

Under 'web address or page number', hold until you receive an option to paste. Select 'Paste' and the hyperlink will be added.

To add hyperlinks to pages in the eBook, follow the same process for both text and images. However, instead of pasting a hyperlink, simply type the page number you wish to link to. This eBook has hyperlinks in the contents page and includes a link to return on every subsequent page.

The most straightforward way to create a Book Cover is to simply add text to page one. However, a good book cover should be visually appealing and in keeping with the tone of the text. To achieve this, add a photo (see previous page) and add a text box or multiple text boxes on top of the image. Format the text to suit the background image, ensuring that the text is clearly legible. If the image is overlaid on top of the text and the text is hidden, tap the image, then tap the Inspector. Select 'Move to Back' from under the layout Heading (see below).

Why not use the iPad Camera to take a photo to use for your Book Cover. &#160; Or, take a photo of a hand-drawn design.

Only select images to use in your eBook that you have permission to use. You can search and download free to use images (Creative Commons License) on the following websites: <a href="http://pixabay.com">pixabay.com</a> <a href="http://creativecommons.org">creativecommons.org</a> Alternatively, adjust the advanced search settings in Google Images to display only images with Creative Commons License and are free to use.

To create a more visually appealing and professional looking book cover, use either of the following apps: <a href="https://appsto.re/ie/EpBVA.i">Pic Collage</a> <a href="https://appsto.re/ie/hX0S-.i">Adobe Spark Post</a> Once you have created your book cover and saved it to the Photos app, add it as a Photo to Book Creator. This process is known as 'App Smashing'. For Example: Pixabay.com (source for image) &#62; Adobe Spark Post (create book cover) &#62; Save to Photos app &#62; Add to Book Creator The book covers below were created with Adobe Spark Post.

To purchase the full (paid) version of the Book Creator app, please <a href="https://appsto.re/ie/wDIxA.i">TAP HERE.</a> Open the Book Creator App. You may wish to read and experiment with the Book Creator 'Getting Started' sample eBook. Tap New Book in the top right of the screen or the Plus symbol at the bottom of the screen and then select New Book. Choose between Portrait, Square and Landscape. To add content to a page, tap the '+' symbol in the top right of the screen. The drop down menu will provide options to add Text or Photos (includes video also), take a photo (or video) with the iPad camera, use the draw tool, record a sound or add music and to add shapes and speech and thought bubbles. Text - When you select this option, a window will appear where you will type your text. Formatting can be done at a later stage. To return to this text box to edit your work, double tap the text box. Photos - Tap Photos and then select Camera Roll. Add the image (or short video) of your choice. Use the blue border buttons to resize an image or text box. Rotate an image using the two finger twist gesture.

To format the text you have added, tap the text box and then tap the Inspector (i in a circle beside the '+' symbol). In the Text menu, you will have options to format the text i.e. Increase font size, change the font type, change text to bold, italic or underlined, change the font colour, and set alignment (left, centre, middle). To format the page, tap the Inspector and access the Page Menu. Tap Page Color and choose a colour or pattern. You can also add a soundtrack (from music on the iPad) from this menu at a later stage.

Combining multiple eBooks requires the full (paid) version of the app. The eBooks, in ePub format, you want to combine must all be on the bookshelf within the Book Creator app. Therefore, classroom and digital workflow is the key to success with this process. Example Workflow: 1. All Students create their own eBook (all Books must have the same page orientation i.e. Portrait, Square or Landscape). 2. Students export their eBook in ePub format to the teacher by email, share through Google Drive (or other Cloud Storage), submit through your school's LMS, or AirDrop to the teacher in the classroom. If using AirDrop to receive files, please select 'Book Creator' when prompted. 3. The teacher must then add the eBooks to the Book Creator app. In most contexts, this will require tapping or holding on the ePub file and then selecting 'Book Creator' in the Document Picker. 4. The teacher must then create a new book which will house all of the student eBooks. Add a cover page to this eBook and any other pages you wish to add. 5. Combine the eBooks. Tap '+' along the bottom of the bookshelf and select 'Combine Books'. Tap on the first eBook you want to combine (must have the same page orientation). 6. The student eBook will then be added in at the end of the teacher's newly created eBook. 7. Repeat the process for other student eBooks and export as required.

Curate a collection of student creative writing examples

Share student work with the wider school community

Example of a Comic Strip based on landforms of Coastal Erosion in Physical Geography

Are there any hidden interactive elements on this page?

Comic Strips can also be used to create storyboards as part of the digital workflow for video recording projects.

Adding Sound to an eBook Continued...

In the Garageband app, tap Select and then tap the chosen song. Next, tap the share icon and choose Book Creator from the Document Picker.

You can also add music already stored on the iPad. Tap the '+' symbol, then 'Add Sound' and 'Import from iPad'. The music must stored be in the Apple Music app in order to be added.

Adding a soundtrack to an eBook can create atmosphere and mood as part of a creative writing assignment. To add a soundtrack, tap the Inspector and then tap 'Pages'.

If you do not have any music on the iPad, use Garageband or other music making apps to create your own.

Under soundtrack, toggle 'Enabled' to On and then tap 'Track' to select a piece of Music from the library. You will then be given an option to play the soundtrack on every page or just the current page.

Next, return to Book Creator and tap the '+' symbol. Then, select 'Shared' and the song will appear in this menu and then can be added either as a soundtrack or as an audio 'button' (see below).

Press play on the example song above which was created in Garageband.

<a href="bookcreator://page/fX4lYYRhQ9yzqS7TxCiZew">Getting Started</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/fDgw23iXROun_CbXpZoYUw">Designing a Book Cover</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/vdonjQiaSXyst4LuHoV9Mw">Adding Video</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/RzAV3Gd4TAOYez_t_JTCEg">Adding Sound</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/erhTr3CMRTG-JKwFxMowXw">Adding Links</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/ONBdNTLtQ4q6VN0LfpYzPQ">Choose Your Own Adventure</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/LIfuyoctQW6djl9iXLUg2g">Comic Strips</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/BoLqgqsETaizWDoN6IuTcg">Sharing and Exporting eBooks</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/knrKoM18QraW58ED84-Gsw">Combining eBooks</a>

<a href="bookcreator://page/NRJ1LqAxQtSir247WqIHVg">Publish Online</a>

Choose Your Own Adventure Continued...

Turning left led John into a deep, dark forest. He continued on his journey unaware of the dangers that lay ahead...

<a href="bookcreator://page/LIfuyoctQW6djl9iXLUg2g">Tap here to continue to the next section of the eBook</a>

This iBook was created on iPad using Book Creator. All images used for non-profit, educational purposes and considered to be under 'Fair Use'. Cover image - created using Adobe Spark Post (Creative Commons License) App Icons and App Screenshots - Apple.com and the App Store All other images from www.pixabay.com (Creative Commons License)

For further information on Book Creator, please go the following locations online:

<a href="http://bookcreator.com">The Book Creator Website</a>

<a href="http://bookcreator.com/education/training-for-teachers/">Book Creator Education - Training for Teachers</a>

<a href="http://bookcreator.com/education/case-studies/">Book Creator Education - Case Studies</a>

<a href="http://bookcreator.com/blog/">The Book Creator Blog</a>

<a href="http://bookcreator.com/ipad/comics/">Create Comics with Book Creator</a>

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Eoin Hughes Apple Distinguished Educator

If you want to add longer videos to your eBook, the best approach is to store the videos in your cloud storage system (i.e. Google Drive) and then copy the direct link to the video.

Add video to an eBook to make it more engaging and interactive. Record a video using the iPad Camera.

Add a text box to the page and add suitable text. For example, 'Tap Here to watch a video on this topic'. Tap and hold the text, tap 'Select' or 'Select All' and then select 'Link'.

It is advised that videos should be relatively short (30 seconds maximum) and to only embed a few videos in an eBook.

Under 'web address or page number', hold until you receive an option to paste. Select 'Paste' and the direct link to the video in your cloud storage system will be added. Remember to set the sharing permissions on the video accordingly.

Video files sizes are very large and the completed eBook will be difficult to transfer and share and may take up a lot of disk space on the iPad. Tap the '+' symbol and then tap 'Photos'. Select the video of your choice and add it to the eBook page. Resize and move the video in the same way as you would with an image. A short video has been embedded on this page. Use the play controls to make the video full-screen or to use picture-in-picture mode.

John had set off on his journey. But, soon he reached a crossroads. Which way would he turn? Choose from the options below.

<a href="bookcreator://page/xyxgqnejS2qVBbM-C3AhPQ">Turn Right</a>

Turning right at the crossroads led John to a fast flowing river with dangerous rapids. And, unfortunately, John couldn't swim!

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Safari may block some audio or video from playing automatically and ‘read to me’ will skip these. You can configure this in Safari’s preferences.