2. EBOOKS
Publications that are read on computers or mobile
devices
Many different readers (kindle, nook, ibook, etc.)
Many formats / file types for books:
.epub – open source, most universal currently
.kf8, kf8 – Kindle compatible
.ibook
3. IBOOKS
Apple’s proprietary format
Can only be read on iPads, iPhones, etc.
Must be sold via Apple avenues
Can be distributed for free via other avenues
iPads can read ePub books as well as iBooks
4. WHY IBOOKS?
Easy, free authoring tool
Easy integration with iTunes and iTunes U (online
learning platform)
iTunes is popular amongst educators
Easy integration of multimedia
Easy integration of simple interactivity
(Could be true of other ebook formats)
5. IBOOKS AUTHOR
Software needed to build an iBook
Only compatible with Mac OSX - 10.7.2 + (Lion)
Similar to Keynote and Pages interface
Allows for custom built widgets to increase
interactivity
6. POSSIBLE USES FOR DWW
Create iBook on specific topics (e.g., Adolescent
Literacy)
Allows for re-packaging of content for new
audiences and purposes
New avenues for outreach and dissemination
Build DWW presence on iTunes
Create DWW Self-Paced Courses
Create iBooks with interactivity
Bundle with existing media
Create Syllabus
7. OTHER IDEAS
Professional Development Courses
Study Guides
Promotional Materials
Research dissemination with interactivity
Others?
8. WESTED AND ITUNES U
In process of finalizing WestEd as a content
provider for iTunes U
Will develop content for DWW in 2012
Other programs interested?
