Wheelers ePlatform
At Rāwhiti School, we have a subscription to the Wheelers ePlatform. Students and teachers can use the Library Web App to search for eBooks and Audiobooks or go directly to the Wheelers ePlatform.
We use our school's 'single sign-on,' so it's simple for students and staff to find and enjoy the vast digital collection. Students and teachers use their library borrower number and password to login to both the Library Web App and Wheelers ePlatform.
Once in the ePlatform, you can preview and borrow various eBooks and Audiobooks. Depending on age, certain books will be unavailable for younger borrowers. Staff and students can borrow up to two books for two weeks.
Click here to read about the benefits of using eBooks and Audiobooks in your studio.
Search & Issue an eBook or Audiobook Using our Library Web App
Below are two videos that show you how to search for eBooks or Audiobooks using our Library Web App.
Issuing an Ebook.mp4Web App - Issuing an eBook
Issuing a Audio Book.mp4Web App - Issuing an Audiobook
Search & Issue an eBook or Audiobook on the Wheelers ePlatform
You can also issue and reserve books if you go directly to our Wheelers ePlatform.
Issuing eBook or Audiobook on Eplatform.mp4Wheelers ePlatform - Issuing an eBook & Audiobook
This video shows you how to search the Wheelers ePlaftorm, how to place a reserve and how to return a book early.
All eBooks and Audiobooks can be found under 'Loans.'
You can search using keywoard, use authors name and so on. You can go click 'Browse' and use the sidebar filters. There is also the option to do an 'Advanced Search.'
Advanced Search - Charlie factory - Audiobooks only
Search results
eBooks - Wizard Assistant & Display Settings
EBooks Wizard Setup.mp4The wizard assistant works on most Chapter books. Only some wizard settings may work on Graphic novels, picture books or non-fiction.
As soon as you start reading chapter 1 of your eBook - prompts will pop up automatically to offer several options for:
Background Colour
Font Style
Text Size
Letter and Line spacing
You can click on each option to sample it before you select your choice. This previews behind the prompt box on each click. Should you wish to delve even further - at the end you can choose ‘Advance Settings’ if you want to make additional changes.
eBooks - Immersive Reader & Translate
Wheelers Immersive Reader allows a reader to simultaneously read a digital book while listening to the audio content. This is an ideal reading experience for students who may find traditional reading difficult. The visual and auditory input can provide reinforcement of the content.
Experiencing a tex this way can create a deeper connection and understanding of the narrative or content, making the experience both enjoyable and educational.
Read aloud
Text adjustments
Grammar tools
Reading preferences
Translate
Define words
Immersive Reader eBooks.mp4How to use Immersive Reader & Translate
Translate - the reader can change the language they read and listen for an eBook. There are numerous languages to select from Te Reo Māori to Spanish. ESOL could read an eBook in their first language.
Mr Stink - English
Mr Stink - Te Reo Māori
eBooks - Using Highlights & Notes
Highlights and Notes.mp4How to use Highlight & Notes
Students can read an eBook and collect notes while reading. They do this by highlighting specific parts of the text. All notes are displayed by clicking the 'Highlights' icon.
Notes & Highlights icon
Search for a word
Define a word
Highlight & make a note
View notes
eBooks - Class Sets
Coming soon...