Some 300 students in four Virginia school districts will use Apple iPads loaded with interactive media and applications to replace traditional history textbook content. The project is part of the Beyond Textbooks initiative, designed to explore the potential of wireless technology and digital textbooks to enhance teaching and learning.
iPad Academy
Get Schooled & Skilled On the iPad | Training ▪ Tips ▪ Tutorials
Subscribe by: RSS
iPad Academy will help you master the Apple iPad. Get valuable iPad tips and tutorials. Find easy-to-follow instructions for making the most of the iPad, apps and accessories. Learn how to turn your iPad into a practical and purposeful tool.
iPad Academy, helping you get schooled and skilled on the iPad.
History Textbook Content Moves to iPad in “Beyond Textbooks” Initiative
Bookmark and Share
Posted on 9 October 2010
Tags: e-textbook, learning, teaching
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
Search the Site:
Twitter Updates
Giving iPad PowerPoint Presentations (if you really need to) Just Got a Lot Better http://t.co/7uCS7RLt
Follow @PortableProf
Copyright © 2012 iPad Academy
Powered by the Thrilling Theme 
Written by Andy Brovey
Topics: iPad Initiatives