Joe Wilcox, writing in Betanews, tells us why he was wrong about the Apple tablet that came to be known as the iPad. Way back on Jan. 2, long before the iPad was available or even named, Wilcox strongly denounced the need for a device like the Apple tablet. Yesterday, he courageously recanted. In this latest post, he discusses the immersive nature of the iPad, the iPad as an e-reader, and how the Wired magazine app is an example of what digital periodicals should be.
Posted on 16 June 2010
Tags: news
About the Author
Dr. Andy Brovey, The Portable Prof, has over twenty-five years experience in educational technology, including teaching, administration and professional development. In 2007, Apple Inc. recognized his work and named him an Apple Distinguished Educator. Andy now runs a professional development business, working on site and online to help others make sense and make use of digital tools. He started the iPad Academy blog shortly after the first iPad went on sale, and is the author of the self-published eBook - iPad Academy: Tips, Tricks and Clever Techniques. He also created and directs the iPad Academy Master Class, an online video training series to help others become more comfortable and competent with the iPad. Video Message from Andy
Written by Andy Brovey
Topics: Why iPad?