From THE Journal:
Education publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has launched a new algebra curriculum delivery system for Apple’s iPad. Dubbed “Fuse,” the system is being piloted for a one-year period in middle schools in four California school districts.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt said the Fuse: Holt McDougal Algebra 1 app is the first full-year algebra curriculum [...]
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4 Calif. school districts launch iPad pilot program
September 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments · digital textbooks
Macmillan launch dictionary apps for iOS
September 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · ipad app
From the announcement:
Macmillan Dictionaries are pleased to launch 16 apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, all based on the award?winning content from the Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners. This makes many of the unique features that have made the dictionary a hit with over a million learners in all [...]
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BNF to launch digital library for children
September 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · digital library
Actualitte are reporitng that the BNF ( French National Library) have launched a website aimed at children. It has narrated books, puzzles, maps of fictional countries, and other games based on well known children books.
It looks rather interesting, and if it weren’t in French I would explore further. You can find it here.
Hanvon to launch ebookstore kiosks in China
September 1st, 2010 · No Comments · ebookstore news
The Chinese tech blog Sina are reporting that E-reader maker Hanvon will soon be using kiosks to expand their ebookstore. Targeted locations include subway platforms and other high traffic areas. The Hanvon Electronic Bookshelf is based on a 45″ screen and users can browse, try a sample, and buy directly from the machine. It will [...]
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Augen to launch Espresso tablets next year
September 1st, 2010 · 2 Comments · hardware news
They posted a teaser on their website which hinted they were working on line of 7″ to 10″ tablets with capacitive multi touch screens. They’re planning to unveil the tablets at CES 2011.
Update: Engadget scored a couple photos and a more complete statement:
Augen is brewing a new exciting 7-10″ Gentouch Espresso line aggressively priced, [...]
Korea Telecom to launch Android tablet
August 29th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
Yes, this is another 7″ Android tablet. It has a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, multitouch screen, 8GB Flash storage, SD Card slot, accelerometer, 3MP Camera, and Wi-Fi.
It’s going to go on sale this Monday (08/30) at 300,000 Won (~$254) or free with a monthly data plan.
via Akihabara News
Sigmatek to launch 5″, 7″ e-readers at IFA-Berlin
August 27th, 2010 · No Comments · hardware news
I’ve just heard about a pair of new e-readers from the French electronics company, SigmaTek Computers. Details are still sparse, but I do know that the e-readers will have LCD screens with 800×480 resolution, a 600MHz CPU,as well as decent video and audio support. Ebook support will include Epub PDF, and TXT; no word yet [...]
Notre Dame to launch iPad pilot program
August 27th, 2010 · No Comments · ipad pilot
The South Bend Tribune are reporting on Notre Dame’s iPad pilot program:
“This has become known as the iPad class,” Corey Angst, assistant professor of management at the University of Notre Dame, told his students on their first day of class Aug. 24. “It’s actually not … it’s ‘Project Management.’”
A member of Notre Dame’s ePublishing Working [...]
CompletelyNovel.com add Lightning Source as POD partner, will launch ebookstore next year
August 26th, 2010 · No Comments · press release
From the press release:
CompletelyNovel.com has expanded the printing options available to the writers and publishers within its online community. Working with Lightning Source, CompletelyNovel customers can now select from a number of options to print their books in the UK and United States. Instead of having to create separate accounts with printing companies, writers and [...]
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UM Press to launch ebook rental program
August 26th, 2010 · 2 Comments · digital textbooks
From the UMP blog:
The University of Michigan Press announced today that it launched a new ebook rental program for more than 250 of its scholarly titles, allowing students or faculty to rent digital copies of the books at a discount for a month or six months.
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Costs will range from 40% of list price for a [...]
