Education

This Week on TiP (Jan 15-21) [VID]

Jake Rosati jan 15-21 This Week on TiP (Jan 15-21): The iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4S and iPad 2 is officially available, Apple unveils iBooks 2 with digital textbooks, rumors hint at an iPad 3 in March, and more! - iOS 5.0.1 untethered jailbreak out: http://dft.ba/-1CsV - Jailbreak tutorial: http://dft.ba/-1CsX - whited00r release: http://dft.ba/-1CsY -... Read more »

Social Saturday: Will iBooks 2 really change education?

ibooks_textbook Facebook user Daniel O. asks "How do u think the new iBooks 2 will realistically change the educational world or will it not have any affect on it?" As most of you probably know, Apple released iBooks 2 this week. This update to the Apple-branded eReader application maybe wasn't as exciting and hyped up as a new product launch, but it was still pretty... Read more »

iBooks 2 with textbooks hands on [VID]

Screen Shot 2012-01-20 at 2.36.54 PM Jake takes a quick look at Apple's new iBooks 2 and textbooks for iPad. These digital textbooks feature video, 3D animation, multitouch support, and more! - Original post about iBooks 2: http://tinyurl.com/7kbubhk - Follow me on Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/6xjt8hc - Check out my YouTube channel: http://tinyurl.com/d6nlxa7 - TiP on... Read more »

Apple confirms January education event

Apple_education_event   A few days ago, we heard about Apple's planned event this January and a few details surrounding the content. The general consensus seemed to be New York and Education, though nothing was confirmed. Well, it turns out we were right! Apple has just sent out invitations to an education announcement... in New York, a prime location in the textbook... Read more »

Rosetta Stone app coming to iPad

rosetta stone ipad Rosetta Stone, the wildly popular language education tool, is coming to the iPad. The company is reported to be announcing the TOTALe Companion HD app at an event in New York City on June 2. And while this is the company's first iPad app, the iPhone/iPod Touch version, called TOTALe Companion, has been available for a while now. This app teaches users any number... Read more »

iUniversity: Kindle or iBooks?

thumbnail When the iPad was first announced, one of Apple's major selling points was iBooks. This e-reader application was supposed to provide easy access to thousands of books and text books - a valuable asset for iOS-loving students everywhere! However, in creating such an application, Apple placed themselves in direct competition with the top dog in the e-book game -... Read more »

Georgia senator wants to replace schoolbooks with iPads

Georgia senator wants to replace schoolbooks with iPads Somebody in Georgia has brains. Or at Apple. Either way, the kids in Georgia public schools are going to benefit from this joint venture between Apple Inc. and the legislative branch of Georgia looking to improve the education system. “Last week we met with Apple Computers, and they have a really promising program where they come in and their recommending to... Read more »

iUniversity: Learn anything, anywhere with the StudyBlue app

iUniversity: Learn anything, anywhere with the StudyBlue app As a college student, I'm always trying to think of new ways to stay on top of my school work. I'd be lying if I said that, while studying for a difficult test, I didn't sometimes think, "I can't wait till I graduate and don't have to deal with this anymore." But you know what? Somebody once reminded me that education doesn't end once you graduate: “You’re always... Read more »

Use your iPad to keep your kids from drawing on walls

Use your iPad to keep your kids from drawing on walls Many of you may, or may not know, but I have an 18 month old daughter. Currently she's going through the phase of talking, jumping and drawing. According to her pre-school nursery staff, she's an incredible artist for her age. Sadly, at home, the challenge is restricting her to drawing on paper. A quick tour of our house will reveal crayon scribbles on walls, wooden... Read more »

SkySafari Lite app temporarily free, tracks once-in-a-lifetime celestial event tomorrow

SkySafari Lite app temporarily free, tracks once-in-a-lifetime celestial event tomorrow Tomorrow is a big day in astronomy circles: It marks the overlap of the winter solstice and a total lunar eclipse. So in between all that holiday shopping or taking care of travel preparations, you may want to take a moment to stop and bear witness as, from North America, we'll be able to see the eclipse rendering the moon in holiday red for 3 hours+. (And... Read more »