From the Good E-Reader Blog:
Shop e-Readers has been one of the leading Canadian companies focusing on the educational market and putting e-readers in the classroom. Today they have struck a deal with the University of Manitoba to put Kobo e-Readers, accessories, book-lights and protective covers in the student store.
In the last few months Shop e-Readers has done business with some of Canada’s leading universities, such as; Simon Frasier and Vancouver Community College. Shop e-Readers main goal is to focus on Canadian educational markets and promote digital reading in the classroom. Who really wants to lug around a ton of textbooks and overflowing backpacks when you can carry around a small e-reader and make all of your notes right on it.
Peter Carotenuto of Shop e-Readers said in an interview that, “We are pleased to form a partnership with one of the largest universities in Canada and are excited about promoting a digital environment. e-Readers continue to gain traction in our great Nation and these devices are the future of our school system.”
