The iPad app enables you to view these talks on your tablet. iTunes U allows you to download courses and lectures on various academic subjects and store them in one easy-tomanage location. There is a wealth of information available covering a huge range of subjects and fields. Finally we will take a look at the mobile app version of one of the most popular websites in the world – Wikipedia. It includes everything you’d expect from a Wikipedia app, including a Nearby feature that enables you to read articles on local landmarks. Hopefully, these apps will highlight the power of your iPad as more than just an email and internet browser.
Educate yourself There are tons of top educational apps available on your iPad
Access educational talks for free with TED
Developer: TED Conferences
Price: Free
On opening the TED app, you are greeted with a wall of the featured talks. If you are new to TED, then picking one of these is a great way to start finding out what TED is all about.
2: Watch the videos
The videos play in the normal iOS way, with the control bar at the bottom allowing you to pause, rewind and skip the talk. The icon in the top right allows you to full-screen or window the video.
3: Get more information
When in the smaller window, you can also see additional information about the talk, as well as related talks. From here you can also share the video to social networks or email it to friends.
Download professional educational material in iTunes U
Developer: Apple
Price: Free
The first thing you see is an empty bookcase. This is where all your downloaded books and resources are stored. To add some new ones, click on the ‘Catalogue’ button in the top left.
2: Search for content
The iTunes U catalogue has a huge wealth of useful educational material, split into levels in the centre. You can search for specific resources using the search bar in the top right.
3: Absorb the information
Clicking on a course or book will take you into the main information page. Here you can find more details on the material to help you decide whether or not it’s what you are looking for.
Use the world’s largest encyclopaedia in Wikipedia Mobile
Wikipedia Mobile
Developer: Wikipedia
Price: Free
Tap the search bar in the top-left to find what you’re looking for. If what you’re after is popular, chances are you won’t need to type the full name as your topic will be suggested below the bar.
2: Share and save a page
Once you’ve found what you want, you can share it on Facebook and Twitter by tapping the arrow-box icon to the top right. You can also save it locally or open it in the Safari web browser.
3: Local landmarks
By tapping the Book icon (next to Share) you can find Wikipedia entries for landmarks close to your current location. Tap a blue marker to read a synopsis, then tap that for more information.
From : iPad Tips, Tricks, Apps & Hacks Volume 4 - Imagine Publishing Ltd
