Khan Academy enters next era with iPad app — from FastCompany.com by Greg Ferenstein
Offline learning is the latest tool for the unorthodox education organization. Here’s how that and other new features will power Khan Academy’s new app.
The best wireless speakers for the new iPad –– from pcmag.com by Will Greenwald
The new iPad looks impressive, but it’s not exactly a mobile device if you need to plug it into speakers to play music. These wireless speakers use Bluetooth or Apple’s AirPlay or to stream your music directly from your tablet.
The highest rated example:
JBL OnBeat Xtreme
How to buy PC speakers — from pcmag.com by Jamie Lendino, Tim Gideon
How to buy the best speaker system for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod — from pcmag.com by Jamie Lendino, Tim Gideon
Whether you’re looking for a sleek wireless speaker packed with features or just a simple way to listen to your iPod or iPhone music out loud, here’s what you need to know to pick the perfect speaker system.
Addendum on 3/15/12 from soundandvisionmag.com
Power to the Speakers: Three New Active Desktop Systems — from soundandvisionmag.com by Daniel Kumin
Can the new computer companions from Audioengine, Audyssey, and Paradigm serve all of your listening needs?
The Audyssey Media Speakers, in a typical application.
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Apple announces iPad 3, upgrades to Apple TV, new software – March 7, 2012
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A Crystal Lake science class uses iPads instead of notebooks and pencils.
(Peter Parks, Getty-AFP photo / February 22, 2012)
How to make music with your iPad — from pcmag.com by Jamie Lendino
The iPad is capable of real music composition work, and in ways that you’ve probably never seen before; here are the apps you need right now.
Addendum later on 3/5/12:
iPad screencasting: Educreations and Explain Everything — from The Chronicle by Prof. Hacker
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One academic task the iPad lends itself towards is screencasting. After all, the iPad is portable, powerful, and has been used with other presentation mediums (Keynote, PowerPoint, and Prezi) since its release because users have the option to create, save, and share all in one compact and visually-robust device. However, it’s been less obvious how to find screencasting software for the iPad.
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iPads for all: One sales team’s story — from InformationWeek.com by Chris Murphy
Level 3 just gave iPads to its entire North American sales team, and IT packed them with apps customized to their jobs.
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Brent Schlenker’s blog –> elearndev.blogspot.com
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Are you an iPad Speaker? Here are the apps you need. — from Public Words by Dr. Nick Morgan
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Though I need to research this further, presenting with an iPad in the classroom may be a great addition to the Smart Classrooms out there! The goal: Put the ability of an interactive whiteboard (and more) in your hands while you are walking around the classroom.
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