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The (Initial) iPad Experience

Clark Quinn

So, when I heard about the iPad, I wasn’t one of those who signed up in advance. Which isn’t to say that I didn’t have a case of techno-lust; I am a geek, a boy who loves his toys. I wasn’t frantic, and I hate to wait in lines, so I wasn’t going to queue up at the Apple store. The experience.

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Steve Jobs steps down: a homage

Challenge to Learn

This week Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple. Born as an unwanted child of a teen age mother, adopted, college drop-out and then founder of Apple. Making Apple a huge success with the Apple II and the Macintosh and then he had to leave Apple in 1985. Due to his illness he is no longer capable to stay on.

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So how are people really using the iPad?

Clive on Learning

A recent posting on Mashable reports some interesting data from Resolve Market Research based on an online survey of potential purchasers and active users of iPads, smart phones, e-readers and portable video game devices in the USA. However, having got hold of the iPad, 38% then said they no longer intended to buy a portable gaming device.

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Top Learning, Technology & Media Links: Weekly Digest – 8

Upside Learning

From e-Learning to iPad: How to Adjust the User Interface. Lists 5 questions you should consider before designing an UI for your iPhone or iPad. Math That Moves: Schools Embrace the iPad. Read this article to know why some educators say they are more than just a cool new toy. Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online.

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How Steve Jobs Became the Father of Modern Mobile Learning

eLearningMind

Steve Jobs is credited with everything from producing Toy Story to essentially inventing the way we interact (or avoid) each other via mobile technology every day. But one of his most important contributions might not be the computer mouse or the iPad, but the availability of mobile devices as a vehicle for mLearning.

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mLearning Tech A’plenty Released at CES 2011

mLearning Trends

In the midst of all the new 3D TVs, streaming home entertainment, futuristic toys and smart appliances, the primary market focus of this year’s show seems to be on mobility with smartphones, tablets and apps taking center stage in many of the main keynotes and featured front-and-center in larger vendor booths.

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Why storytelling works for businesses

Matrix

Stories of people queuing for days in front of Apple stores to be the first to buy an iProduct became international news. This frenzy over a new iPod, iPad or iPhone didn't happen overnight though. Then, they shipped the toy together with the photos depicting what a marvelous time it had at the Ritz. figured this out early on.