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The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) iPad Project seeks to dramatically transform the classroom.

iBooks Author is the first tool of its kind. Never before have publishers, authors, and content creators had a tool for making dynamic, interactive ebooks in a WYSIWYG environment. This book is intended to get you up and writing in iBooks Author.

Participants in this session will learn the basics of iBooks Author - from Apple's pre-built templates, to creating chapters, pages, and glossaries. You will learn to turn textbooks into interactive training materials through Apple's interactive widgets like Photo Galleries, Videos, Review Interactions, Keynote Presentations, Interactive Images, 3-D material, and even custom HTML5 interactions and animations.

Follow these simple steps to learn how to create your own iBook and send it to the iBookstore!

While we've witnessed many effective approaches to incorporating iPads successfully in the classroom, we're struck by the common mistakes many schools are making with iPads, mistakes that are in some cases crippling the success of these initiatives.

Snapshots from an iPad in the Elementary Classroom webinar

Before you dump textbooks for teacher created digital books, consider this...

The iSchool Initiative is a student-led, non-profit organization, dedicated to revolutionizing our education system through innovative technology.

Project Gutenberg offers over 39,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online.

Florida TechNet is an electronic clearinghouse of resources and elearning funded through a State Leadership grant from the Florida Department of Education.

10 Time-Saving Videos All About iPads In The Classroom