“The Elements” is a multimedia periodic table of the elements, one of the most elegant and highly reviewed apps for the iPad. The quality of content, depth of information and ability to manipulate 3D objects are often cited as models for interactive learning on the iPad. Mac Slocum interviews the author, Theodore Gray, in
this article from
Tools of Change for Publishing, one of the O’Reilly Media websites. Gray comments on his creation, developing digital editions, the skills required, his optimism regarding the future of the printed book, and how he sees publishing changing in the coming years.
The app is $13.99 in the App Store and the size of the app (1.7 GB) reflects the depth of the content.
The Elements is based on a printed book of the same name and you can see
previews of the contents.
Posted on 12 August 2010
Tags: app, e-book, publishing
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
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