Essential First Steps 1) Choose (wisely) the computer which will “sync” with your iPad. 2) On this computer, install or upgrade your iTunes software. 3) Create iTunes Store account. 4) Sync your iPad for the first time. a. Connect iPad to computer with USB cable. b. Name iPad as desired and register. c. Decide how Read More…
Month: January 2011
iPads Provided in the Anatomy Labs
We have now provided five iPads in the anatomy lab, with five more to follow next week. Some considerations regarding this new iPad-enhanced Anatomy lab. We are concerned about the security and safety of the iPads since each is worth over $700 (iPad plus apps). Do not remove them from the lab for any reason. Read More…
eTextbook App Summary
Following this post are app-specific walkthroughs for a number of the current iPad eTextbook apps. The two app walkthroughs missing are for the Modality app (Thieme Body Atlas title review, but non-atlas text-heavy title not reviewed yet) and VitalSource app. Overall Rankings: Modality and Inkling iBooks Kindle Nook CourseSmart VitalSource Synopsis: Modality and Inkling have Read More…
Kindle iPad App Walkthrough
Walkthrough of the Kindle iPad App
Inkling iPad App Walkthrough
Walkthrough of the Inkling iPad App for eTextbooks
iBook App Walkthrough
iBook App Walkthrough for medical textbooks on the iPad
NOOK iPad App Walkthrough
Walkthrough of the NOOK app for eBook viewing
CourseSmart App Walkthrough
Walkthrough of the CourseSmart App for the iPad