"Software developer ScrollMotion announced this week that it will make textbooks compatible with the new Apple iPad for four major publishers: McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Pearson, and Kaplan Publishing. The e-books, in addition to providing the original content of textbooks, will allow users to highlight text in multiple colors, take audio and printed notes, search content in different ways, take quizzes, and watch videos."
Interesting article! I have wondered when that would happen. I find myself increasingly interested in short form communication, such as tweeting, as well. It's just so much more efficient in a busy world. I won't stop blogging for now, but it is interesting how things change.
I'm not sure how I feel about this article. It's interesting for sure, but I think after modifying my Blog it will still be used by my students and parents, because I intend to use it as a simple communication tool with parents, and a quick click to games and thing for the kids to use at home. Just what kids are looking for now. Well I hope it's what kids are looking for.
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http://chronicle.com/blogPost/ScrollMotion-to-Develop-iPad/21044/
Hope we're all able to stay ahead of the curve - or at least not drive right off the shoulder!
Interesting article! I have wondered when that would happen. I find myself increasingly interested in short form communication, such as tweeting, as well. It's just so much more efficient in a busy world. I won't stop blogging for now, but it is interesting how things change.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how I feel about this article. It's interesting for sure, but I think after modifying my Blog it will still be used by my students and parents, because I intend to use it as a simple communication tool with parents, and a quick click to games and thing for the kids to use at home. Just what kids are looking for now. Well I hope it's what kids are looking for.
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