Author Archives: admin
iBooks?
Here is what I do not get about the iBook “model”. I have a book about ready to go. It is a rework and upgrade of a book my wife and I have had on the college market since the … Continue reading
Should games have a story?
I am not big into the educational value of games – serious games or not. However, there are serious scholars who feel that games offer educational advantages not found in many traditional forms of instruction (e.g.., Gee). I encountered an … Continue reading
Google will scan for malware before you buy
One of the concerns regarding the android approach to apps is that it is poorly policed and the more open approach increases the danger of malware infecting an android device. Google has responded to such concerns by creating software that … Continue reading
Android Pads
I really want to purchase an Android pad, but how do I justify the purchase when I already own iPads? How do I invest at a higher cost and a less developed app inventory? I would like to encourage a … Continue reading
TWIT Author Debate
Not sure how many individuals who follow this blog also follow MacBreak Weekly (Leo Laporte and colleagues). They have an interesting debate (in the middle of this episode) on Apple and education. The focus concerns equity rather than some of … Continue reading
More tablets at home
PEW just released some amazing stats on purchases during the holiday season. Approximately 30% of adults know have access to a tablet or e-reader (20% tablet). PEW data did not indicate if having children in the family was associated with … Continue reading