Are college textbooks finally embracing the digital age? With the rapid growth rate of E-Readers and Digital Devices, the release of the first iBooks Textbook could be a sign that things are changing in the textbook area. If you haven't heard of iBooks before it is Apple's e-book reader available for free from the Apple App Store for all iPhones, iPods and iPads. Did you know that you can also Continue Reading about Textbook News: OpenStax College Releases first iBooks Textbook
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BarMax now on the iPad – new bar exam etextbook option
Tired of paying thousands more for your bar exam test preparation after already leaving behind body parts for law school? Well, if you are testing in California or New York, you should check out BarMax. BarMax helps student prepare for the bar exam without spending $3-$4,000 with BarBri. The BarMax application helps students with the multiple parts of the bar exam: multiple choice, Continue Reading about BarMax now on the iPad – new bar exam etextbook option
College students prefer print textbooks to eTextbooks?
A recent article in The New York Times claims that college students, despite being a technology generation, still opt to buy or rent textbooks instead of purchasing electronic format textbooks. We all know textbooks are expensive costing on average $700 or more for a year's worth, but they are very heavy so would not students walking around texting want to carry their books electronically? The Continue Reading about College students prefer print textbooks to eTextbooks?
Apple’s iPad not yet ready for the college classroom?
An article in The Chronicle of Higher Education about utilizing the iPad reports lots of initial excitement about the potential of the device, but it is not yet ready for mainstream use. Students and facility from George Fox and Seton Hall reported that lack of multi-tasking as one of the main limitations of the iPad in addition to low adoption rates and education specific applications. However, Continue Reading about Apple’s iPad not yet ready for the college classroom?
Apple’s iPad not yet ready for the college classroom?
An article in The Chronicle of Higher Education about utilizing the iPad reports lots of initial excitement about the potential of the device, but it is not yet ready for mainstream use. Students and facility from George Fox and Seton Hall reported that lack of multi-tasking as one of the main limitations of the iPad in addition to low adoption rates and education specific applications. However, Continue Reading about Apple’s iPad not yet ready for the college classroom?
Kaplan Publishing extends free eBook promotion
Kaplan Publishing has decided to extend the free trail of 21 titles of various eBooks of their very successful Free Back-to-School promotion on Apple's iBookstore. 1. Kaplan ACT Strategies for Super Busy Students 2. Kaplan SAT Score-Raising Dictionary 3. Sharp Vocab 4. Sharp Writing 5. Kaplan Portable GMAT 6. Kaplan Portable GRE Exam 7. Kaplan PMBR: Multistate Professional Continue Reading about Kaplan Publishing extends free eBook promotion
Universities rejecting the iPad for textbooks?
No, not because of the poor name, but rather because of networking stability and bandwidth issues. I could not find much for details, but apparently several universities including Princeton and George Washington have banned the device and relayed concerns to Apple. In typical Apple fashion they are apparently "unaware" of any issues, (personal note: I have used Apple products for years, but Continue Reading about Universities rejecting the iPad for textbooks?
Lulu.com is making a run at the ebook business
Lulu.com, more recently focused on helping authors publish their own ebooks, is now making a decided push into the ebook rental market. Bob Young, head dishwasher at Lulu.com, states the following: "Beginning today, you will find more than 700,000 new titles in the Lulu Marketplace, titles as diverse as Harlan Coben’s Caught from the list of New York Times bestsellers to Blink by Malcolm Continue Reading about Lulu.com is making a run at the ebook business