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Karen Trenosky

Top 5 interactive ebook publishing platforms - This Story Responds - 0 views

  • Whether you are technical and want full control, or need an intuitive GUI that is user friendly, or are seeking multiple distribution partners or want to create once and publish everywhere, there is now an interactive ebook platform to accomplish it.
sbriere

Using eML for Dynamic eBooks - 0 views

  • Also figures, tables and examples can be displayed with all references being automatically renumbered if you move them, MP3 audio files and YouTube videos can be embedded, you can add bookmarks (by clicking on a heading and once again on the star icon that appears), and do a lot more besides. But, most importantly, the eML Reader application has been written using cross-browser JavaScript, so it functions on all major platforms and web browsers, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux—and it runs very well on the Apple iPad, Iphone, and iPod Touch, and on Google Android devices too.
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    "Everything you need to create your own digital publications - for free!" Also figures, tables and examples can be displayed with all references being automatically renumbered if you move them, MP3 audio files and YouTube videos can be embedded, you can add bookmarks (by clicking on a heading and once again on the star icon that appears), and do a lot more besides. But, most importantly, the eML Reader application has been written using cross-browser JavaScript, so it functions on all major platforms and web browsers, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux-and it runs very well on the Apple iPad, Iphone, and iPod Touch, and on Google Android devices too.
Francisco Mugnani

Middle schoolers create eBook - 0 views

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    I would post this news article on a must-read list for transforming learning with mobile devices because it is not only a real-life example, it is a success story of young students learning and teaching with mobile devices. When I read it, I felt inspired by their creativity and ability to share their learning with over 400 people. I think many teachers would love to see their students producing material not only for the classroom, but available to anyone in the world.
Berta Winiker

Suren Ramasubbu: What Are Mobile Devices Teaching Your Kids? - 0 views

  • A generation of students is growing up with a different level of access to information at their collective fingertips.
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  • Subjects like algebra are more palatable when placed in a game format and students can relate the relevancy of real world experiences.
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  • allowing the learner to work through their weak spots in the privacy of their handheld.
    • Berta Winiker
       
      I'm curious as to to specifics of this study about discipline issues vanishing. What was the population studied? Other questions.
    • Berta Winiker
       
      clicking on the word estimates doesn't provide more details about this statement
  • Young people communicate differently based on today's technology.
  • Discipline issues nearly vanish:
  • Whether schools will allow ad-supported technology in the classroom remains to be seen.
  • ebook learning experience can be enjoyed anywhere for free.
  • The iSchool Initiative estimates each $150 iPod touch would save at least $600 per student per year.
  • Any notes she made on any platform would be saved automatically. This content and extra portability cost the student and the school nothing.
    • Berta Winiker
       
      Back it up with the info, please
  • Adults need continuing education
  • The majority of the world accesses the Internet through a mobile device instead of a desktop PC.)
  • "Learning in the 21st Century: Taking it Mobile!" survey.
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    includes a link to a 2 hour audio Global Education Conference via Blackboard Collaborative
anonymous

Mobile Changes Everything: The New Distance Learning - 0 views

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    This article argues that mobile computing is making learning personal and informal. Sure beats impersonal and formal.
Karen Trenosky

Inkling - eBook publisher - 0 views

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    Free app
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