Unconventional Learning with iPad, Mac, and iPod touch
Students at the UK public school Flitch Green Academy use iPad, Mac, and iPod touch to create unique learning experiences. The inspiration Flitch Green is a public elementary/middle school located just outside of London. This modern eco-friendly version of a village school was designed to be the hub of the community — where the teachers support the kids so they feel safe to explore, to ask questions, and even to make mistakes. The...
PSA: Samsung’s Galaxy S III is out in the UK today!
By Daniel Cooper posted May 30th 2012 4:00AM If you’re European, or you pre-ordered Samsung’s Galaxy S III, then you’re already registering for that extra Dropbox space, playing with Flipboard or clutching your Olympics tickets. For everyone else, today’s the day you can wander down to your local store and buy the flagship handset in the flesh. No-one’s certain if you’ll be able to grab the handset...
Logitech announces Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac and iOS
Accessory vendor Logitech on Wednesday announced the Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac, iPad or iPhone, the company’s follow-up to the popular Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ). Like the K750 and the recently announced Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad, the K760 is powered entirely by ambient light. According to Logitech, the keyboard can charge from standard indoor lighting, and a full charge...
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 beta due soon?
By Daniel Cooper posted May 30th 2012 4:20AM PlayBook product manager Michael Clewley has tweeted that users can soon expect to get hold of (beta) version 2.1 of its operating system at the “end of May.” Given that it’s the 30th now, the company has less than two days to ensure Mr. Clewley doesn’t break his promise — after all, tweets are as good as legally binding contracts. It’ll arrive on your...
Apple Scores with Digital Textbooks and App
By Edward C. Baig, USA TODAY Updated The sizzling rate at which e-books are growing suggests that digital textbooks almost certainly will be the norm when your kids’ kids are in school. What we don’t know is how quickly a transition to a mostly all-digital textbook education system might happen, how it could affect the way students learn, and which companies will be leading the charge. Apple Apple’s new iBooks...
