Electronic Textbook

Inkling for Web previewed in medical education webcast and brings interactive eTextbooks to all

Apr 06, 2012 by
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iMedicalApps have covered Inkling extensively in a range of articles focusing on the various advantages of interactive textbooks and ways in which these can help students achieve better grades. Inkling recently held a medical education webcast where they extensively previewed Inkling for iPad and the new Inkling for Web. Inkling for Web hold a number of possibilities and is likely to significantly increase the number of students accessing Inkling texts as fully  interactive eTextbook can be accessed from any device eg [Read more]

Anatomy At A Glance app brings popular textbook series to the iPad and iPhone

Mar 30, 2012 by
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Anatomy At A Glance makes a highly successful transition from paper to digital. Whilst there are one or two potential improvements, this is a decent first attempt for Wiley-Blackwell. Those looking for a digital copy of Anatomy At A Glance will not go far wrong with this app.

Inkling Webinar offers insights into the future of medical education and training

Jan 17, 2012 by
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The Inkling webinar is a really informative, inspiring vision for the future of medical education through mobile technology. The webinar covers a brief history of textbooks, live demonstrations as well as guest speakers who have successfully implemented Inkling into their medical curriculum.

How will Apple’s media event affect the digital publishing industry?

Jan 16, 2012 by
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Apple’s education media event on Thursday suggests Apple are primed and ready to enter the world of digital publishing. As we pointed out in our last article, evidence suggests that Apple is likely to bring important changes to the iBook platform with a particular focus on academia and furthermore push into the education industry. Previously, thoughts have focused on Apple improving the iTunes U platform and trying to use this as a gateway into educational institutions. Others believe that Apple [Read more]

Apple preparing to revolutionize digital textbooks, medical texts included?

Jan 04, 2012 by
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New sources indicate Apple’s January media event is likely to focus on iTunes University and Apple in education suggesting an eTextbook revolution

The future of online digital textbooks, interview with Jill Ambrose, CMO of CourseSmart

Jan 03, 2012 by
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An interview with CourseSmart’s Chief Marketing Officer, Jill Ambrose

Coursesmart Neuroanatomy iPad e-book has some good features, but lacks in important areas

Dec 27, 2011 by
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Review over the Coursesmart digital textbook, Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases by Hal Blumenfeld, 2nd ed (NTCC) for the iPad

CourseSmart presents a great, comprehensive model for the digital future of medical education

Dec 23, 2011 by
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CourseSmart have certainly put their stamp on the particularly exciting development of online textbooks and resources. The wide range of medical textbooks available and ease of accessibility are sure to help ensure CourseSmart become a popular resource for both students and educators.

Interview with Matt MacInnis, Founder and CEO of Inkling

Dec 02, 2011 by
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An interview with Matt MacInnis, Founder and CEO of Inkling. Matt discusses his vision for Inkling, collaboration with a range of medical schools, interactive textbooks, memorable moments and the future of medical education