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Is the Tablet the Future Textbook?

If Apple's recent updates to the iBook format and launch of hundreds of textbooks (utilizing the advanced, interactive features) from many of the leading textbook publishers is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. Currently about 1,000 books, 11 of which are textbooks, have the new iBooks 2 features. These include titles from well-known [...]

Apple's Tablet and Textbook Strategy: Is it Inherently Flawed?

Apple has made a lot of noise recently about the new version of iBooks that provides interactive features for textbooks. But as I've written about previously, there's a lot involved in what will be a totemic shift from physical to digital in the classroom. One of the critical issues involved in that shift is price. [...]

Keeping Things in Perspective

Originally posted 2011-07-28 11:18:53. There has long been a debate within the climatology community around whether or not global temperatures are truly rising because of various environmental factors (mostly attributed to man). Although I think it is safe to say that man has an impact on the global ecosystem (which may include temperature increases or [...]

The E-Textbook. What's Missing?

There is a lot of noise in the techsphere around the concept of the e-textbook. The noise isn't necessarily about the concept itself. I think as e-books have evolved, everyone's subconscious has been coming to the same conclusion: it's only a matter of time. As tablets have captured mainstream attention (more devices, more manufacturers, cheaper [...]

Review: Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet Video Face-off

Originally posted 2011-11-23 09:03:17. A great video by Giga-Om showing a comparison between the Kindle Fire and the Nook Tablet: http://gigaom.com/mobile/kindle-fire-... Read more about the Kindle Fire: Will it Change the Face of Education? What it means to Amazon? How it's helping to define the tablet market. From In the Mind of Jason Thibeault, post [...]

New Photo Gallery: Americana

Originally posted 2011-07-11 14:26:42. I recently created and populated a new gallery on my photo webite, photos.jasonthibeault.com: http://photos.jasonthibeault.com/port... This new category was spurred by a visit to Heber, AZ for the 2011 4th of July holiday during which we watched the Heber 4th of July parade. What was remarkable about this parade was that it [...]

Is Fighting Control Just Another Form of Control?

Originally posted 2011-07-20 13:56:36. I recently posted a piece that talked about the "digital divide," the quintessential discussion about the haves vs. have-nots in this age of instant information access. There is nothing indigenous to the Internet itself which makes limiting its access any different than how access is limited up until the Internet. Bookstores [...]

How-To: Managing Your Online Rep

Originally posted 2011-07-15 16:14:34. We all have one, whether we like it or not. Some of it's good, some of it's bad, but the interaction we have with others in the public sphere can be used by prospective employers and others. The New Web posted a great piece on tips/techniques you can use to manage [...]

Athlete Hyperdevelopment

Originally posted 2011-08-11 11:34:22. As a youth hockey coach and the father of four young athletes (one of which is rapidly approach the elite level) I have been astounded by the trend towards 24/7/365 development. Whether it's clinics or specialized gyms or year-long seasons with no break, we are increasingly looking for any advantage that [...]

Photo: Caught in the Act

Originally posted 2011-07-17 12:30:26. Not what you think but a really surprisingly candid shot: http://photography.nationalgeographic... From In the Mind of Jason Thibeault, post Photo: Caught in the Act Post Footer automatically generated by wp-posturl plugin for wordpress.