Sprig Library vs Create to Learn

---------------------------- **AWARDED** Best Language Learning App by Tech Edvocate Awards 2018 ---------------------------- Welcome to Sprig Library! An interactive app for early readers where children can explore the love of reading with access to high-quality levelled readers that focus on Indigenous stories and traditions. The interactive flip-book pages provide a realistic experience for readers, while hidden sounds and animation help early readers stay engaged in the story. Stories are available in three modes for readers: Read-to-me mode with audio (in English and multiple Indigenous languages); Independent reading mode with no audio; No-word mode that allows teachers, parents and children to create their own story! This app brings Indigenous stories to life developed through a partnership between Sprig Learning and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey. KEY FEATURES: - Early readers that share and celebrate Indigenous stores and traditions. - Read-to-me audio in English and multiple Indigenous languages. - Highlighted words as the story is read aloud to encourage children to follow along and connect what they hear to what they see. - Online and offline reading to take Sprig Library with you while you are on the go. - For Sprig Language and Sprig Home subscribers, increased access to books and reading logs for parents and teachers.

The Create to Learn app offers a collection of more than 150 video tutorials on digital skills and traditional knowledge using digital tools. The tutorials are all created by First Nations, Métis and Inuit creators to share their skills with students and youth. Browse by category to build the skills you're most interested in, explore the topic offered by each creator, and download and store videos to learn offline! Create to Learn is a program of TakingITGlobal in partnership with ImagineNATIVE. New creators and videos are welcome, send us a message on Instagram or an e-mail via our web site if you'd like to participate and share your knowledge!