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Apple iPad Disappoints eLearning Industry

Upside Learning

I have great respect for Apple as an organization particularly because I use an iPhone and I think the iPhone has definitely become one of those game-changers in the smartphone world and by a large margin. I’d best not make any big statements against or for Apple or any other company. Microsoft, HP, IBM – where are your tablets?

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Microsoft Surface: Will It Help mLearning?

Upside Learning

Yesterday Microsoft finally unveiled its new tablet called Surface. It seems to have made a solid first impression , which is good news for Microsoft given this one represents several firsts for Microsoft. Will it help Mobile Learning? I thought it looks stunning especially with the Windows 8 UI.

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The New Microsoft Surface Tablet and the Rear-view Mirror Effect [Mobile]

mLearning Revolution

I believe this helps us understand what we are seeing today in this new era of mobile computing. And I saw this effect again yesterday as I watched Microsoft unveiled their upcoming Tablet called Surface. Having said that, I’m not sure I agree with their approach as compared to Apple with their iPad. Send to Kindle.

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10 Mobile Learning Solutions

Ed App

With the widespread use of smartphones, mobile learning gives an innovative avenue for supplemental training, making it the future of learning. Mobile learning solutions offer: . We’ve gathered 10 mobile learning solutions that you can use as a starting point: Mobile Learning Solution #1 – EdApp. Cost: Free.

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iOS 7 Prepares The Ground For Apple’s Hybrid Tablets

Upside Learning

With the launch of iOS 7 it is now apparent that Apple will soon be coming out with hybrid laptop/desktop and tablet devices. Patently Apple reports that Apple has already filed a patent for hybrid notebook/tablet whose display can be removed from the base containing the keyboard. Mobile Learning Apple''s Hybrid Tablets iOS 7'

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My Thoughts on Microsoft Bringing back the Start button and the need for Change in eLearning

mLearning Revolution

Two recent example come to mind: 1) Apple not allowing Adobe Flash on the iPhone and iPad; and 2) Adobe recently making the move to a cloud-only Creative Suite product offering. ” via Microsoft Windows Blue Will Bring User Improvements and Support for Smaller Tablets to Windows 8 – ABC News. software later this month.

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The Open Screen Project – Will It Succeed?

Upside Learning

Adobe recently announced AIR for Mobile devices. The Open Screen Project was started to help create a singular experience on multiple devices (using Flash) be it Computers, Mobiles, TV or Game consoles. Since the start of the project virtually everyone has joined the project , except for Apple. How’s it going?