Upcoming arrival of iPad-compatible Digital Textbooks for interactive learning
In the world of education, the iPad is making a significant impact, and one startup company, Inkling, is leading the charge. Inkling is developing interactive e-textbooks for the iPad, utilising its multimedia capabilities, vibrant color screen, video, Internet connectivity, and touchscreen interface.
The initial release of Inkling's e-textbooks will include four interactive titles on subjects such as biology, economics, marketing, and psychology. The cost of a single chapter from these e-textbooks is $3.99, while the entire interactive digital textbook starts at $84.99. Inkling also offers introductory price offers on the iTunes App Store, with the entire book available for $69.99 or a single chapter for $2.99.
CourseSmart, an established e-textbook provider, has also developed an iPad app that allows students to carry all their textbooks on the iPad, instead of carrying a backpack full of paper books. This app offers an advantage for parents who are considering buying an iPad for their kids. The CourseSmart app includes a bookshelf, sticky-notes, and a clean thumbnail navigator for easy navigation and search.
CourseSmart already offers e-books that can be used on laptops or iPhones, and now, with the iPad app, students can access their textbooks from anywhere, at any time. If a user loses their iPad, they can still access all their texts and notes by logging in again from a different device.
The iPad is not only changing the way we read textbooks but is also revolutionizing education across various genres. Companies like Tolino, with partners such as Thalia, Weltbild, Hugendubel, eBook.de, offer e-textbooks for the iPad via their app, supporting EPUB and PDF formats. However, prices for single chapters or complete e-textbooks vary by publisher and are not detailed in the available sources.
In conclusion, the future of education is digital, and the iPad is at the forefront of this revolution. With interactive e-textbooks like those being developed by Inkling and apps like CourseSmart, students can carry their entire library of textbooks in one device, making learning more accessible and convenient than ever before.
