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"We woke to find Flipboard iPad news viewer has been updated. All good news for those that love their news presented visually and quick to get through. First up is the addition to the opening page of Flipboard - Cover Stories! No worries, that addition isn't going to cut the quantity of news you can have showing, the updated Flipboard supports another page to add your favorite feeds to."

"The Elements: A Visual Exploration, by Theodore Gray, is a simply stunning iPad app with mesmerising high-definition graphics, videos, and detailed information for every element in the Periodic Table. While users can't copy information out of the app, it is possible to save screenshots. This app is available in American and British English versions, and is translated into French, German, and Japanese (check the description)."

"Lately, I have discovered many cool free apps that are incredible for creating digital stories, reading stories, and interacting with stories. These apps are incredibly engaging and meet the needs of our diverse learners. They allow learners to interact with the plot, characters, and even design of the story. They also support multiple learning styles because they are visual, have sound, and animation."

"QuickGraph is simply the best graphing calculator app for the iPhone and iPad. Using a simple visual & touch interface, this app makes it easy to enter, edit, and visualise 2D and 3D algebraic equations and inequalities (optional) in all standard coordinate systems. "

A nice visual overview of iPad articles, blog posts, etc.

"iOS 5 introduces a wealth of new features that can be used to aid people with visual, aural, and mobility impairments. You'll find these options on the Accessibility setting screen under Settings -> General -> Accessibility. "

"I have yet to find the perfect Digital Portfolio app that I think I would use exclusively in a Visual Arts class. Some apps can be used as graphic portfolios or as beautiful sketchbooks, others are great at sharing. Not all of the apps available are great at all of these things. I have spent a heap of time trying to find one and would be more than happy for someone to send me the name of one they are using successfully. Having said that the following are apps that I would consider using;"

"iApps For Learners Who Struggle With Text"

updated through January 2011. Excellent visual presentation/user interface. includes descriptions and prices

This is an outstanding app. The interface is gorgeous. Upload your own data via the website for free. Tried it with my gradebook and cardex view, fast & easy. Will conference with students today so they can view grades quickly!

Fly through a 3D universe dynamically created by information about the recording artists you love. Visit planets that represent your favorite albums and control the playback of your music on iPad by browsing and selecting astronomical objects.