If you or your child is back in school \u2013 or if you just read for the pleasure of lifelong learning \u2013 there are some handy features on Kindles that can make you a better student. You can track your readings, view e-book versions of textbooks in formats that appear the same as the print versions, and unleash other handy features that many Kindle owners don\u2019t know about or use.<\/p>\n
Print Replica Electronic Textbooks<\/u><\/p>\n
One of the most annoying experiences for students is when they have an electronic or e-book version of a conventional printed textbook, but the info isn\u2019t in the same place in both books. You want to look up a chart, graphic, or a paragraph on your e-book that maybe your professor mentioned. But the professor is using the print version, and when you go to your e-textbook you cannot find that same information. Or you\u2019re studying with a classmate, and your texts don\u2019t line up, so you waste valuable time just turning pages trying to find what you are looking for in the book.<\/p>\n
But in Amazon\u2019s Kindle store there are many textbooks that have a special features called Print Replica. The pages in these textbooks display words and images in the same position as the corresponding print edition, solving that potentially aggravating and time-wasting problem.<\/p>\n
Print Replica Plus<\/u><\/p>\n
Better yet, if you are using an e-book with Print Replica, you can also use all of the additional features that most Kindle e-books offer \u2013 features which are impossible in conventional printed books. With a digital textbook, for example, you can take virtual notes, zoom in and out on a page, adjust lighting and font, and bookmark and synch the last page that you read across multiple Kindle reading apps and Fire tablets. If you\u2019re using one device in the classroom and want to pick up your reading where you left off but don\u2019t have that device, it\u2019s not necessarily an obstacle. If you have the Kindle app on another device like your phone, just read that way. The last page read will be synced back and forth.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s really easy to find Print Replica textbooks in the Kindle Store, because they are clearly identified with the words \u201cPrint Replica\u201d right next to the book\u2019s title. The Print Replica technology is compatible with and supported by Kindle Fire tablets, Kindles for iPad and iPhone, as well as Kindle for Android and for Samsung. You can also use Print Replica for Mac or PC computers.<\/p>\n
Kindle X-Ray<\/u><\/p>\n
Another really fun feature for students reading e-books is Kindle X-Ray. You can browse through titles in the Kindle store, and if the e-book has this feature it will be listed as such on the product details page. You\u2019ll see a notation saying that the e-book is \u201cX-Ray enabled.\u201d Basically X-Ray connects what you are reading to related information archived on Wikipedia and Shelfari. So you get a dynamic reader experience, similar to doing reading online and clicking on links to other web pages with related information.<\/p>\n
While you are reading, push the X-Ray button. Then it will show you information regarding characters, geographic locations, background data, bios, and other related ideas and information. X-Ray is supported on all Kindle e-readers that are at least 4th Generation or more recent, as well as all Fire tablet from the 2nd Generation onward. You can also use X-Ray with Kindle for iPad and iPhone.<\/p>\n
E-Books with Audio\/Video<\/u><\/p>\n
Research confirms that there are many different ways that people learn and process information. Some are visual learners who benefit from watching videos. Others can learn faster when they can listen to the information in audio format. Most people learn through a combination of different methods. So if you can read plus listen to audio and also watch visual presentations that can enhance your learning experience three ways.<\/p>\n
Many Kindle e-books offer that well-rounded experience, because in addition to reading them you may also be able to access the audio-visual content they contain. When you\u2019re looking for these extra features, check the table of contents. If you don\u2019t see audio and video clips listed, also check the index. E-books who offer audio, video, or both will list those features in those places and with icons that are visible on the pages of the book where that content is accessible.<\/p>\n
Shop for this kind of book in the Amazon Kindle store by browsing titles that say \u201cKindle Editions with Audio\/Video\u201d on the product detail page. These editions are supported by any Fire tablet that is 2nd Generation or newer, as well as on Kindle for iPad and iPhone. Please note that because these books have these additional features, they can only be downloaded to your e-reader device by using a Wi-Fi connection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you or your child is back in school \u2013 or if you just read for the pleasure of lifelong learning \u2013 there are some handy features on Kindles that can make you a better student. You can track your readings, view e-book versions of textbooks in formats that appear the same as the print versions, and unleash other handy features that many Kindle owners don\u2019t know about or use. Print Replica Electronic Textbooks One of the most annoying experiences for students is when they have an electronic or e-book version of a conventional printed textbook, but the info isn\u2019t in the same place in both books. You want to look up a chart, graphic, or a paragraph on your e-book that maybe your professor mentioned. But the professor is using the print version, and when you go to your e-textbook you cannot find that same information. Or you\u2019re studying with a classmate, and your texts don\u2019t line up, so you waste valuable time just turning pages trying to find what you are looking for in the book. But in Amazon\u2019s Kindle store there are many textbooks that have a special features called Print Replica. The pages in these textbooks display words and images in the same position as the corresponding print edition, solving that potentially aggravating and time-wasting problem. Print Replica Plus Better yet, if you are using an e-book with Print Replica, you can also use all of the additional features that most Kindle e-books offer \u2013 features which are impossible in conventional printed books. With a digital textbook, for example, you can take virtual notes, zoom in and out on a page, adjust lighting and font, and bookmark and synch the last page that you read across multiple Kindle reading apps and Fire tablets. If you\u2019re using one device in the classroom and want to pick up your reading where you left off but don\u2019t have that device, it\u2019s not necessarily an obstacle. If you have the Kindle app on another device like your phone, just read that way. The last page read will be synced back and forth. It\u2019s really easy to find Print Replica textbooks in the Kindle Store, because they are clearly identified with the words \u201cPrint Replica\u201d right next to the book\u2019s title. The Print Replica technology is compatible with and supported by Kindle Fire tablets, Kindles for iPad and iPhone, as well as Kindle for Android and for Samsung. You can also use Print Replica for Mac or PC computers. Kindle X-Ray Another really fun feature for students reading e-books is Kindle X-Ray. You can browse through titles in the Kindle store, and if the e-book has this feature it will be listed as such on the product details page. You\u2019ll see a notation saying that the e-book is \u201cX-Ray enabled.\u201d Basically X-Ray connects what you are reading to related information archived on Wikipedia and Shelfari. So you get a dynamic reader experience, similar to doing reading online and clicking on links to other web pages with related information. While you are reading, push the X-Ray button. Then it will show you information regarding characters, geographic locations, background data, bios, and other related ideas and information. X-Ray is supported on all Kindle e-readers that are at least 4th Generation or more recent, as well as all Fire tablet from the 2nd Generation onward. You can also use X-Ray with Kindle for iPad and iPhone. E-Books with Audio\/Video Research confirms that there are many different ways that people learn and process information. Some are visual learners who benefit from watching videos. Others can learn faster when they can listen to the information in audio format. Most people learn through a combination of different methods. So if you can read plus listen to audio and also watch visual presentations that can enhance your learning experience three ways. Many Kindle e-books offer that well-rounded experience, because in addition to reading them you may also be able to access the audio-visual content they contain. When you\u2019re looking for these extra features, check the table of contents. If you don\u2019t see audio and video clips listed, also check the index. E-books who offer audio, video, or both will list those features in those places and with icons that are visible on the pages of the book where that content is accessible. Shop for this kind of book in the Amazon Kindle store by browsing titles that say \u201cKindle Editions with Audio\/Video\u201d on the product detail page. These editions are supported by any Fire tablet that is 2nd Generation or newer, as well as on Kindle for iPad and iPhone. 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