I. Introduction II. History of Print Media III. The Book IV. Qualities of the Book V. Microsoft ’s Reader eBook

II. The History of Print Media II.1 Writing II.2 The Alphabet II.3 Physical Media II.4 Printing

II.1 Writing

II.2 The Alphabet

II.3 Physical media

II.4 Printing

III. The Book

III. 1 Definition “a non-periodical printed publication of at least 49 pages excluding covers.” It is a form of communication; it disseminates and preserves knowledge. As well as writing it often uses other systems of visual symbols such as pictures, illustrations, figures, mathematical formulae or musical notes. It is a publication which is destined for circulation, thus made of light material and is portable. (UNESCO)

III.2 History III.2.1 Ancient Greece III.2.2 Ancient Rome III.2.3 The Middle Ages III.2.4 Others

III.2.1 Ancient Greece

III.2.2 Ancient Rome

III.2.3 The Middle Ages

III.2.4 Others.

IV. Qualities of the Book

V. The E-book V.1 Technologies V.2 Definition V.3 Background Issues V.4 Microsoft Reader eBooks

V.1Technologies computers and electronics digital technology interconnected networks

V.2 The E-book - Definition electronic version of a print book readable on a PC, PDA, eBook reader distribution: Internet

V.3 Background Issues old idea acceptability portability proprietary device

V. 4 Microsoft ’s E-book reader

VI. Follow up Tasks Group divides into two. (half in each lab) 1. Information search. Task sheet. Find info from Web sites and note down info. 2. Information exchange Reform groups (A/B). Explain what you found. 3. Group feedback (if time permits)