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I’ve published a number of tips and brief tutorials on using the iPad, many with images or screenshots. You can find the entire collection under iPad Tips. Starting today there’s a new way to learn about the iPad on iPad Academy – with video.
Apple recently updated the free iBooks App to version 1.2 and I decided to try my hand at creating a video explaining the new features. Over the last few days I’ve been honing my multimedia skill set, using a number of tools to create, edit and upload narrated videos. The first one, seen below, took much too long to complete, but I expect to improve the workflow in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, I look forward to your comments on this format and the first tutorial – iBooks 1.2.
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
Great use of your digital tools in creating this video review. It really demos the power of the iPad. Great work Dr. Brovey! You continue to do amazing things.
Wow! Dr. Brovey, you really have unveiled some amazing new features of the iBook version just released. And, your teaching style makes this very easy to understand.
Too, major kudos for showing us that sneaky “Search” feature on the bookshelf.
Very well done, Dr. Brovey! I look forward to many more episodes of your work. Thanks for sharing.
–Dr. Larry S. Anderson
National Center for Technology Planning
Apple Distinguished Educator
Tupelo, MS
Mant thanks to all above who took the time to comment on my first video tutorial. Your kind words and your encouragement are appreciated. I’ll share more about the tools and techniques I used to make the video after I’ve spent more time on the process. Meanwhile, I look forward to connecting with you here and elsewhere online.
Hey Roomie!
Great tips on the collections feature. Hope you are doing well!
Andy,
This is great stuff! Not only the content but your videos are very well done.
Jerome
ADE Class of ’99
What a wonderful, useful video explaining how to use iBooks App!
Great job, Andy! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!
Helpful video. I hadn’t used iBooks to organize PDFs.
Great video, Andy. Do you mind sharing the technologies you used to create it? I look forward to future editions!
—
ADE
Class of 2003
Great use of your digital tools in creating this video review. It really demos the power of the iPad. Great work Dr. Brovey! You continue to do amazing things.
Great job Andy. Pacing is fast enough to cover the material, but not so fast so you have to go back and watch it again!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Dr. Brovey, you really have unveiled some amazing new features of the iBook version just released. And, your teaching style makes this very easy to understand.
Too, major kudos for showing us that sneaky “Search” feature on the bookshelf.
Very well done, Dr. Brovey! I look forward to many more episodes of your work. Thanks for sharing.
–Dr. Larry S. Anderson
National Center for Technology Planning
Apple Distinguished Educator
Tupelo, MS
Great tip! I just organized a bunch of PDFs to make them easier to find. Glad you sent the link to the ADE list.
Thank you for this!
A very helpful ‘feature’ – I’ll be share this.
Cheers from Lisboa,
Portugal
That’s pretty cool! I can’t wait to see more! Great job! I’ll be passing along this website!
Mant thanks to all above who took the time to comment on my first video tutorial. Your kind words and your encouragement are appreciated. I’ll share more about the tools and techniques I used to make the video after I’ve spent more time on the process. Meanwhile, I look forward to connecting with you here and elsewhere online.
Super! You rock on making everything easy.