February 2012
4 posts
Kids Gravitating to iPads
Kids under 12 are using the iPad more and more. What for? Games, naturally. But here’s some encouragement: 57% of kids in this study were using iPad for education.
Like Free Gifts? We do, too!
Only a couple more days left until Valentine’s Day. And that means there are only a couple more days to get your two free TouchScreen Wipes with every order at IPEVO.com — and maybe even a free package of two Bendi Connector Mounts if your order totals $100 or more. Here are the details!
Have you met Kami?
Are you hip to Kami? Kami is IPEVO’s new microfiber folio case and stand for iPad 2. Inspired by origami, this extremely thin case can be folded in an instant to support your iPad 2 as a stand at two different viewing angles. Cool, huh? Learn more at Kami’s product page.
January 2012
7 posts
Prop up your iPad, Improve Your Posture
A Harvard study finds that using the iPad flat on your lap can lead to pain and posture problems. Use one of IPEVO’s accessories, like Cushi or Typi to get your iPad at the right viewing angle to eliminate those kinds of problems. It’s for your health!
Crayon stylus for young iPad learners
Crayon stylus for children using iPad to learn and have fun. Very cute!
Study shows iPad improving education
Can iPad truly improve education in quantifiable ways? One recent study says yes.
“Students’ interaction with the device was more personal. You could tell students were more engaged,” said Coleman Kells, principal of Amelia Earhart Middle School. “Using the iPad was more normal, more understandable for them.”
iPad-optimized Textbooks
This is exciting. Apple has an education announcement set for Thursday at New York’s Guggenheim museum. Steve Jobs had a vision of interactive, multimedia textbooks tailored to individual students. The future could be much closer than we think.
5 Tech Trends for 2012
What the heck is an appumentary, anyway? Find out, courtesy of Mashable, in the 5 Tech Trends to look out for in 2012.
iPad Giving Children a Voice
Amazing article and video on special needs children finding a way to communicate and interact with iPads.
Top 10 Tech Trends of 2012
To help usher in the New Year, here is CNN’s Top 10 Tech Trends for 2012, including the flexible screen above. Too cool!
December 2011
7 posts
Happy 2012 from IPEVO
May your 2012 bring you happiness, success, and new horizons!
Got iPad 2? Get Typi
Did you get an iPad 2 for Christmas? Complete your gift with the Typi Folio Case. It’s a stand, case, and wireless QWERTY keyboard all in one. Such a good accessory to maximize your iPad 2 use! And a very handsome fellow, too.
Merry Christmas from IPEVO
From our family to yours, have a very Merry Christmas. And as you emerge from holiday cheer this week, remember that IPEVO.com has plenty of accessories to help you make the most out of your new gifts!
e-Books on the Rise in Academic Libraries
Facts and figures on the rise of e-books in academia. The upward trend seems inevitable.
ChicagoQuest: Games and Education
The ChicagoQuest initiative combines games, digital technology, and team-based projects to jumpstart education. Sounds interesting!
Two Free Gifts!
The IPEVO Store has a terrific offer for TWO FREE GIFTS with qualifying purchases. That would sure put a dent in your holiday shopping list. But hurry — supplies are limited, and offer ends December 20th!
The Future of Children's Books?
Here’s a Q&A about the future of children’s books, and what the digital age means for bedtime reading and other topics.
November 2011
7 posts
The Changing Face of Textbooks
Here’s a New York Times article on the changing face of textbooks, whose manufacturers have been slower than some in embracing the potential of digital technology.
Happy Thanksgiving!
From the IPEVO family to yours, have a restful Thanksgiving — hopefully with plenty of good food. And remember, IPEVO.com is your source for great gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. You can never start too early!
WatchGood video on ”edutainment” companies Duck Duck Moose and Leapfrog, and the philosophy behind education games.
iPads in Kindergarten?
Interesting article on a new conference focusing on iPads in primary school, and particularly kindergarten. Can children as young as 4 or 5 benefit from iPads in the classroom? Many people seem to think so!
Educators Need to Mobilize
A recent ed tech conference supplies some insights on education tech. For one: it’s not how much you spend on ed tech, it’s how wisely you spend it.
iPads and iPods Aiding Literacy Skills
Great story about iPads assisting in education at a school in south Wales. Also really useful for a number of learning ideas it talks about, from a storybuilding app called Storyrobe to an “iClub” where older students use iPads to teach younger students.
October 2011
8 posts
Environmental Features in Science Campus Plans
A Cornell university plan to build a campus on Roosevelt island would include things like a water-filtering marsh and geo-thermal wells. Glad to see organizations stepping up to the plate when it comes to the environment. Hope it gets made!
New Digital Tools Let Professors Tailor Their Own...
Great story about AcademicPub, a build-your-own-textbook service. Why settle for existing textbooks? Teach exactly what you want and build your own!
E-Rate rules: 6 need-to-know steps
6 things your school needs to know about social media regulations. Compliance affects ed tech funds, so be aware!
Introducing Typi and Chopstakes!
IPEVO’s two newest superstars are here. Please check out Typi Folio Case and Chopstakes Multitouch Styli. We’re sure both accessories will jumpstart your business, gaming, communication, and multimedia use on the iPad, big time!
Steve Jobs -- In His Own Words
Innovator, visionary, and someone who could effectively communicate technology to the world. You’ve inspired us all, Steve. Here is Steve Jobs in his own words.
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Cyber Charters on the Rise
Homeschooling is increasing across the United States, thanks in no small part to e-learning/cyber charters. We can’t help but think the iPad will be a bigger and bigger part of this effort.
20 Amazing iPad Apps for Education
The title says it all — 20 top apps for education. Check it out!
September 2011
9 posts
Hyperwired College Experience
A very interesting initiative at a freshman dorm at the University of Kentucky gives students live-in iPads and has them attending courses with a tech focus in a “hyperwired college experience.”
Scholastic to Release Catalog on E-Reading App
Scholastic — long a leader in children’s literature — has announced an initiative to release many of its books on the company’s e-reading app. Great news to see such a well-respected traditional publisher leap into the e-book realm.
Win an Interactive Classroom Makeover
eInstruction has a cool contest going on. Teachers, make a music video highlighting the use of technology in the classroom, and you could win an interactive classroom makeover. Check the link for the full contest rules.
Digital Promises Tech Initiative -- Complete with...
The Obama administration has launched an education tech initiative called Digital Promises, aimed to inject new tech into the classroom. And one element is challenging middle and high school students to create new levels for the Valve game Portal 2. Never think education is boring!
Five Characteristics of an Effective 21st-Century...
Here are five characteristics of an effective 21st-century educator. Agree? Disagree?
one of the most common responses from readers was that 21st-century educators must be lifelong learners … and should be willing to learn not only from their peers, but from their students as well.
Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad
This Education Week article looks at school districts’ rapid adoption of the iPad for learning, and the growing pains that come along with that. Here’s one quotation from the article:
Excluding the fad factor, experts say there are legitimate reasons for educational interest. With a battery life of eight to 10 hours and a weight of just over a pound, the iPad offers more...
The iPad Speaker Dock That Ate Tokyo!
Here at IPEVO, we love practical, functional gear for everyday living. That said, there’s always room to marvel at completely huge and impractical things, like an 11-foot tall iPad speaker system weighing in at over a half a million dollars!
What will the classroom look like 10 years from...
Several education experts wonder aloud about the future of education. Hint: digital media will make a big impact! From the New York Times.
Your Laptop -- Now in Luxury Rose Gold with Bling
Samsung’s Series 9 laptop gets the “money is no object” treatment. I want one. Gotta look respectable when I’m surfing the WiFi at my Beverly Hills Starbucks.
August 2011
10 posts
Beyonce's Twitter 'Bump'
Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement on MTV’s Video Music Awards resulted in a record tweets per second. Hey, it is what it is — embrace it!
APEN Digital Pen -- Write it, Draw it, Share it
There have been “digital pens” in the past, but APEN’s wireless model and Bluetooth connectivity for Android and Blackberry are pretty darned compelling for the businessperson or student who prefers to write (or draw) by hand.
Just in Time for Football Season...
Gizmodo has the goods on a free ESPN Fantasy Football app for Android. Kick off the season right!
National Geographic iPad App Brings the World to...
Great new iPad app for education or just for sheer curiosity — explore the world courtesy of National Geographic. Only $3.99 at the App Store.
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Are Keyboards on Laptops the Next Thing to Go?
Thanks to haptic displays, are physical keyboards headed for the dustbin of history? Extremely interesting future tech glance.
Integrated Projectors for Apple Products
Will projectors come integrated into next-gen Apple devices, even the iPhone? The future might be closer than you think.
eBooks Have Exploded
eBooks have enjoyed a huge surge in recent years. Sales have gone up 1039.6% since 2008! Remember, IPEVO.com has everything you need to outfit a very popular eBook reader maybe you’ve heard of — the iPad!