Project Nº: 2024-1-PL01-KA220-SCH-000256498

Epic

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Brief Description

Epic is a massive digital library for children that provides instant access to over 40,000 high-quality books, audiobooks, and educational videos. It is designed to fuel curiosity and reading confidence by offering a personalized experience that meets every student at their specific reading level.

Key Features/Functionality

  • Diverse Content Library: Includes ebooks, "Read-To-Me" narrated books, and audiobooks from top publishers, covering both fiction and non-fiction.
  • Multilingual Support: Offers a significant collection of books in Spanish, French, Chinese, and other languages to support diverse backgrounds.
  • Personalized Recommendations: Uses student interests and reading levels to suggest age-appropriate stories and novels.
  • Built-in Literacy Tools: Features an audio-enabled dictionary lookup and "Spotlight Words" to help build vocabulary and pronunciation skills.
  • Reading Dashboard: Allows educators to assign specific titles, track minutes read, and monitor student progress through integrated quizzes.

Pedagogical Application

  • Language & Literacy Development (CLIL): The "Read-To-Me" feature and synchronized text highlighting provide essential scaffolding for language acquisition, allowing students to hear correct pronunciation while following the content.
  • Cultural Integration: The multilingual and diverse library empowers migrant learners to find stories that reflect their own backgrounds and identities, fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.
  • Cross-Curricular Research: Students can use the non-fiction library for subject-based research projects (History, Science, Geography), integrating content learning with literacy skills.
  • Mentoring & Personalization: Mentors can curate "Book Collections" tailored to a student's specific reading level or personal interest, providing a personalized pathway that encourages independent ownership of learning.
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