Renewed concerns about students who use tablets for reading have surfaced as experts now fear the "bells and whistles" approach to enhanced ebooks are actually stunting student comprehension. At last week's American Educational Research Association in Philadelphia, researchers Heather Ruetschlin Schugar and Jordan T. Schugar presented their findings from a study that pitted … [Read more...] about Experts Fears eBooks Hinder Student Reading Comprehension
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Round Table – Are e-Readers or Tablets Better for Reading?
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Round Table Discussion. Today Michael and Peter discuss the merits of reading on a dedicated e-reader and tablet. There is a ton of confusion on the virtues of each device and what they excel at doing. Today, the two lads dispel popular myths and give you their perspective on what is better for reading. e-Readers have been around a lot longer … [Read more...] about Round Table – Are e-Readers or Tablets Better for Reading?
Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab Lite, Price Not Known
As was expected, Samsung has announced its contender in the entry level budget tablet segment in the form of the Galaxy Tab Lite. The tablet features decent specs which suits its intended price range. This includes a 1.2 Ghz dual core chip, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of storage all packed beneath a 1024 X 600 pixel 7 inch display. There is a 2 megapixel rear camera (none at the … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab Lite, Price Not Known
BBC iPlayer Watched More on Tablets Than PC For the First Time During Holidays
If anyone needed further proof of tablet devices being more in vogue than the traditional PCs, here it is: theBBC iPlayer app has seen almost a million downloads (941,000 to be precise) on tablet devices from Dec 21 til the end of the year, surpassing the traditional desktops and laptops for the first time ever. This goes to show the popularity that tablet devices enjoyed as a … [Read more...] about BBC iPlayer Watched More on Tablets Than PC For the First Time During Holidays
285 Million Mainstream Tablets are being used Worldwide
Apple redefined what a tablet was in 2011 when Android 2.1 devices were running rampant. Many users have gravitated towards the iPad, but Samsung, Acer, Asus and Microsoft have really committed themselves to carving out a niche in an ultra-competitive market segment. Just how many tablets are out there in the world right now? ABI Research claims that there is 285 million … [Read more...] about 285 Million Mainstream Tablets are being used Worldwide
New Survey Shows Technology Can Hurt Students’ Study Habits
In what should not come as a surprise to...well...anyone, a new survey from McGraw-Hill Education found that students who rely on technology for learning and studying often spend a significant portion of their academic time engaged in social activities with their devices. A study conducted by Hanover Research on behalf of the creators of LearnSmart found that nearly fifty … [Read more...] about New Survey Shows Technology Can Hurt Students’ Study Habits
FAA’s New Standards for In-Flight Electronic Devices
Ever since the advent of e-readers and tablets, those devices have been forbidden during certain times in air travel, notably during take-off and landing, due to long-held fears that the devices would somehow interfere with guidance systems, plane control, and the sending and receiving of messages between the flight crew and the tower. Sadly, the initial fears that led to … [Read more...] about FAA’s New Standards for In-Flight Electronic Devices
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kid: Pre-order Starts Nov 1
Samsung got itself in the kid’s tablet segment with the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids which is essentially the Galaxy Tab 3 device that has been tweaked both internally and externally to suits its intended clientele, kids. Launched in August, the tablet now is ready for prime time action, with the pre-order process set to kick off in November 1st. The tablet has also been priced a quite … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kid: Pre-order Starts Nov 1
Kobo Announces the Launch of its India Platform
It's very interesting that the e-reader and ebookstore company that holds the number three market share in the US is the only one who is present in over 190 countries--make that 190 countries plus one--but that is the case for Kobo, who announced today the launch of its bookselling in India. Kobo will be available through retailers across India through its partnerships with … [Read more...] about Kobo Announces the Launch of its India Platform
Several Tablets and e-Readers Revealed at Frankfurt Book Fair
With a greater-than-ever focus on digital publishing at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, several companies took advantage of the attendance and industry focus to launch or offer sneak previews of their ereaders and tablets. One of the rumors before the event was that Tolino would get a facelift, but the European e-reader, created in a unique partnership between five … [Read more...] about Several Tablets and e-Readers Revealed at Frankfurt Book Fair