eRead Scheme from HKEdCity

In order to promote extensive reading, we have joined the eRead Scheme from Hong Kong Education City (HKEdCity) in this academic year. HKEdCity is always committed to cultivating reading culture, and its ‘eRead Scheme’ provides yearly subscription of eBooks. 

Objectives 

  • Provide a wide range of quality eBooks for schools in line with the development of eLearning
  • Enhance students’ reading interest and cultivate reading culture using IT in education
  • Enable schools to promote reading in campus with minimal administrative resources
  • Cultivate self-directed learning habit using the cross-platform, multi-functional eBook reader EdBookshelf
Source from HKEdCity: https://www.hkedcity.net/ereadscheme/about_eread_scheme

How to access the eBooks?

To enjoy the eBooks, simply follow these steps:
1. Enter the eRead Scheme web page: http://www.hkedcity.net/ereadscheme/
2. Press 'Login', choose the 'google' icon and log in with your school intranet account, i.e. sxxxxxxx@sfxc.edu.hk 
 3. Choose the books that you are interested in and click "Add to EdBookShelf" 
4. After processing, press "Read Now" to read the book.

How to read the eBooks on iPads?

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You can read the eBooks on your iPad:
​1. Download the "EdBookShelf" app in App Store
​2. Use your edCity account to login:
     i.e. ‘sfx-’ + 7 digits of the school gmail account
3. Check yourschool intranet email for the eDCity password we sent to you in early September.
4. Choose the books you have downloaded and start reading.