In recent weeks I’ve written about both Inkling and Reed College. Lynn Neary at NPR brings us a story concerning e-textbooks that addresses both topics. The CEO of Inkling talks about the future of textbooks, a Reed College professor compares Kindle and iPad pilots at Reed, and three students comment on the iPad as a replacement for textbooks and other course readings.
Posted on 22 September 2010
Tags: e-textbook, higher education, learning, teaching
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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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