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On 07/23/2010,
in Apple, computer science, education technology, productivity / tips and tricks, research, science, tools,
by Daniel Christian
On 07/23/2010,
in Apple, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, e-books, e-readers, engagement / engaging students, multi-touch, tools,
by Daniel Christian
Kiwa Media Group is an award winning media company developing iPhone/iPod Touch & iPad Apps, digital content for books, producing film & television programs & digital content for the mobile music industry. Kiwa Media also provides software solutions for ADR and Language Dubbing across the globe. The company is led by President, Rhonda Kite.
Kiwa Media Group brands include QBook, SingQ, VoiceQ & Kiwa TV & Film Production. Kiwa is a registered Mac OS and iPhone developer.
Example product –> QBook – Bringing your stories to life
QBook™ is an interactive read-along digital colour picture book format designed by Kiwa Media for young children. QBook is an eBook, iPhone and iPad app that combines a narrators voice with original picture illustrations and touchable text that is synchronised to highlight and sound when words are touched.
From DSC:
Let’s picture that you are a 3-4 year old…and your parents get you one of these iPads. You begin to learn to read like this using an app like QBook. You grow up knowing this type of technology exists and you use gadgets like this all the time. They keep you engaged…they give you control of the content, pacing, etc.
Now fast forward to college. You’ll quickly see why I preach the dangers of the status quo.
On 07/23/2010,
in Apple, convergence, disruption, usability, user experience (UX), user interface design,
by Daniel Christian
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Original posting from:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/abc-digital-releases-abc-news-for-ipad/
On 07/23/2010,
in Apple, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, education technology, higher education, mobile learning, mobile technologies,
by Daniel Christian
Podcast: William Rankin on Mobile Learning with the iPhone and iPod — Educause
William Rankin is Associate Professor and Director of Educational Innovation at Abilene Christian University. In this interview from the EDUCAUSE 2009 Conference, Rankin discusses ACU’s mLearning Initiative, which deployed mobile devices to the entire freshman class. This created unique opportunities to pilot applications, overcome challenges, and create partnerships.
On 07/20/2010,
in Apple,
by Daniel Christian
Booming Mac sales drive Apple’s best-ever quarter — from CNN by David Goldman
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Record Macintosh and lighting-fast iPad sales made Apple’s latest quarter its best ever, the company said Tuesday.
Sales for the Cupertino, Calif.-based company rose to a record $15.7 billion, 61% higher than Apple’s sales in this quarter last year. Net income rose to $3.25 billion, up 78% from a year ago.
Also see:
Strong iPad, iPhone Adoption in Fortune 100/500, Education – ikiw.org
iPhone:
- 80% of the Fortune 100
- 60% of the Fortune 500
- 400 Higher Education Institutions
iPad:
- 50% of the Fortune 100
On 07/16/2010,
in Apple, digital audio, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, disruption, e-books, e-readers, education technology, educational games / serious games, engagement / engaging students, interactivity, multimedia, publishing,
by Daniel Christian
On 06/24/2010,
in Apple, digital audio, digital video, mobile technologies, music,
by Daniel Christian
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On 06/24/2010,
in Apple, digital video, education technology, innovation, mobile learning, mobile technologies,
by Daniel Christian
Ready for its closeup: iMovie for iPhone 4 is here — from MacLife.com by J.R. Bookwalter
After being introduced during his keynote address at WWDC 2010 earlier this month, Apple CEO Steve Jobs quipped that iMovie for iPhone will be available alongside the iPhone 4 “if we approve it.” And approve it they did — iMovie is ready to rock your new iPhone 4.
Apple’s App Store elves were busy overnight in preparation of Thursday’s iPhone 4 launch, including the release of iMovie for iPhone. The new app promises to complement the new handset’s 720p HD movies, allowing you powerful editing tools in the palm of your hand.
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Make beautiful HD movies anywhere with iMovie, the fun, feature-rich video editing app for iPhone 4. Create a video postcard of your day at the beach and publish it to the web — without ever leaving your spot in the sand. Or make a movie of your child’s birthday party and send it to your parents — while the party is in full swing. With iMovie…
From DSC:
The ability to record and edit video on the fly presents some interesting applications for mobile learning, don’t you think?
On 06/24/2010,
in Apple, mobile technologies,
by Daniel Christian
On 06/11/2010,
in Apple, K-12 related, social learning / networks, social media, teaching & learning,
by Daniel Christian
Also see:
At the Core of the Apple Store: Images of Next Generation Learning [PDF file]
What can we learn from the Apple Store as a learning environment?
On 06/08/2010,
in Apple,
by Daniel Christian
On 06/08/2010,
in Apple, smart classrooms,
by Daniel Christian
Crestron iPhone app highlighted in iTunes App Store — from eSchoolNews.com
Rockleigh, NJ, June 4, 2010 – Crestron announced that its popular iPhone app is showcased today in the ‘Apps to Control Your World’ feature section on the iTunes App Store. Crestron Mobile Pro harnesses the power of the 3G network and Crestron control systems to stay connected to the home or office from anywhere in the world. Crestron Mobile Pro puts a professional-looking Crestron touchpanel user interface right on the popular Apple iPhone or iPod touch, enabling a wide array of customizable capability to control audio/video, lights, climate, shades, and security in the home or office.
