On 03/05/2010,
in Apple,
by Daniel Christian
iPad Design Tools & Resources — from LukeW.com
On 02/09/2010,
in Apple, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training,
by Daniel Christian
Seven Ways to Use the iPad for Workplace Learning — from upsidelearning.com by Abhijit Kadle
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Making Sense Of The iPad For Online Learning — from the elearningcoach
Print media hail iPad’s potential — from CNN
(CNN) — Now that they’ve gotten a peek at it, publishers of books, newspapers and magazines are hoping Apple’s forthcoming iPad tablet device will breathe new life into their struggling industry.
A handful of publishers already have struck content deals with Apple for the handheld wireless device, which displays text, photos and graphics in high-res color. Apple will launch an online bookstore to sell titles for the iPad, much like iTunes sells music for iPods and other Apple devices.
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Apple iPad: ‘Oversized iPhone’ for some, ‘iVolutionary’ for others — from CNN
Bottom line, he said, the iPad seemed like a product that would hold appeal for some but might be hard to justify buying for many.
“It’s definitely a niche product. There’s no killer app on this product that would make me run out and buy this product. Most of the things I do with my iPhone I’m happy with.”
Apple’s iPad: The Future of Mobile Computing in Education? — by Dian Schaffhauser
Two university mobile program managers speculate on the impact the iPad might have on higher education
On 01/28/2010,
in 21st century, Apple, business side of he, colleges, computer science, convergence, corporate / business world, cost of getting a degree, digital audio, digital storytelling, digital video, disruption, education technology, elearning, engagement / engaging students, future, future of higher education, game-changing environment, global / globalization, higher education, hybrid learning, instructional design, journalism, learning, learning ecosystem, mobile learning, multimedia, New "Amazon.com" of Higher Education, online learning, open courseware and systems, pace of change, podcasting, publishing, RSS, simulations, teaching & learning, technologies for your home, telecommunications, textbooks, training / L&D, web-based collaboration, webinars,
by Daniel Christian
On 01/27/2010,
in Apple, convergence, digital audio, digital storytelling, digital video, education technology, elearning, game-changing environment, internet, learning, learning ecosystem, mobile learning, multimedia, online learning, pace of change, podcasting, publishing, technologies for your home, telecommunications,
by Daniel Christian
- The iPad Ecosystem — Apple iPad: Winners And Losers — from Forbes.com by Taylor Buley
Steve Jobs has a way of shaking up the technology industry. Watch these companies for the fallout.” - Apple iPad: Everything you need to know — from Stephen Downes <– way to go on the prediction here Stephen; nice work!
- Apple unveils the iPad — from vatornews.com
Tablet details revealed. Cool device, but falls short on many features - iWork apps unveiled for the iPad — from the Download Blog on CNET.com by Jason Parker
- Steve Jobs unveils $499 netbook killer — from Forbes.com by Brian Caulfield
- Apple iPad: Publishing savior? — from Forbes.com: Technology News by Kym McNicholas
- ACU plans to publish first student newspaper on Apple’s iPad — from Helge Scherlund’s eLearning News Blog
Abilene Christian University’s student-run media staff announces its commitment to produce the first paper of its kind for Apple’s iPad. Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of ACU’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, says students and faculty already are working to achieve this goal. - A closer look at Apple’s new tablet, the iPad — from wired.com
- Apple’s iPad: Is it a game-changer? — from CNN. Money. com by Philip Elmer-DeWitt
- Full Interview: John Gruber on Apple’s iPad announcement — from Spark
- iPad: Does the iPad kill the Touch? Is this a transformative tool for education? — from iear.org
From DSC:
To me, this device has the potential to really move multimedia-based communications forward. For one thing, “magazines” will never be the same again.
On 01/27/2010,
in Apple, convergence, digital audio, digital storytelling, digital video, education technology, game-changing environment, internet, IT in HE, learning ecosystem, mobile learning, multimedia, online learning, open courseware and systems, pace of change, personalized/customized learning, podcasting, publishing, teaching & learning, technologies for your home, training / L&D, web-based collaboration, webinars,
by Daniel Christian
Apple Launches iPad
“Apple today introduced iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, playing games, reading e-books, and much more. Its high-resolution Multi-Touch display lets you interact with content — including 12 innovative new apps designed especially for iPad and almost all of the 140,000 apps available on the App Store. At just 0.5 inches thick and 1.5 pounds, iPad is thinner and lighter than any laptop or notebook. iPad will be available in March starting at the breakthrough price of just $499. ” Read more: apple.com/ipad