![]() ![]()  On the other hand, they’ve raised $75 million in funding, so somebody’s betting big on them, and they are well positioned to make some real content deals. I take no pleasure in this prediction, because I want to see wider adoption of technology in education and better educational apps and content, but I feel like the new hardware route is a mistake.  I’m not prone to making tech industry predictions, but I’m going to make an exception: I predict that the Kno as a device is doomed. We’re dying to see technology play a much larger role in education just like these guys, but I just can’t see it happening with this device. The Kno team also says that they’re interested in the app and content market, not in the hardware–so why build a device at all?  Why not build killer educational apps for iPad and Android and make killer content deals? I just keep asking the questions I raised in the last post: will users really want to pay $600-$900 for a dedicated educational device with limited app support, when the iPad and Anrdoid devices cost far less and can generally do much more?  Will developers and content providers really be compelled to write apps and port content to this new and unproven platform? and/or other countries.Kno Tablet: an Uphill Battle Posted: November 9th, 2010 | Author: jon | Filed under: EdTech, iPad | Comments Off on Kno Tablet: an Uphill BattleĪs a quick followup to my last post on eTextbooks, TechCrunch is now reporting that the Kno Tablet will sell for $899 for the dual-screen version, and that the single screen version will sell for $599. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. For more information visit CourseNotes online. Now on it’s third major release, CourseNotes is shifting from a simple note-taking app to a must-have classroom tool. ![]() With the needs of students in mind, Dear Panda aims to build tools that enable learning and collaboration using mobile and web technologies. Members of the media can get a free copy of CourseNotes for review or evaluation by contacting Dear Panda and requesting a promo code.ĭear Panda L.L.C., makers of CourseNotes, is located in Cambridge, MA. Volume discounts are available for educational institutions through Apple’s App Store Volume Purchase Program.ĬourseNotes 3.1 for Mac is available for $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) through May 9th (normally $7.99) and is available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store in the Education category. * Requires iPhone OS 3.2 or later (some features require iOS 4.2)ĬourseNotes 4.0.3 for iOS is available for $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) through May 9th (normally $4.99) and is available worldwide exclusively through the Apple App Store for iOS in the Education category. * Purchase study sheets and other educational content from the in-app Premium Content Store * Transfer notes via Bluetooth for peer-to-peer sharing with other CourseNotes users * Organize notes easily by subject and class meeting * View shared notes of friends also using CourseNotes right in the app ![]() * Export notes online and via email for sharing, printing and backup * Take summaries with bullet-lists for better note organization * Print notes over-the-air right from the iPad * Add assignments and TODO notes to the iPad calendar * Take text notes, draw sketches and create TODO lists Miss a class? Need to print or share your notes with a friend? CourseNotes lets you share your note sessions via email or peer-to-peer networking with other CourseNotes users over Bluetooth or a local network. You can also keep a ToDo list by marking notes as ToDo items, or track them as assignments by providing a due date. Review your notes later and search through multiple class meetings and notes all at once. To request a free promo code, educators are being asked to visit Dear Panda online.ĬourseNotes lets you take notes during your classes and keep them organized by subject and class meeting. Features such as email export, sharing and over-the-air printing help integrate CourseNotes seamlessly into the classroom workflow.ĭear Panda is looking to make the apps even more useful in the classroom by offering the apps for free to educators, and asking for their feedback. Content in CourseNotes is organized clearly around subject and class meeting to make notes easy to find. Dear Panda also announced that they will provide promo codes as a gift to educators to try the app for free, while supplies last.ĬourseNotes is the premiere note-taking app to help students and educators stay organized in the classroom. The must-have classroom iOS and Mac apps will be on sale for just $2.99 through May 9th. Cambridge, Massachusetts – Dear Panda LLC is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a sale on CourseNotes and a special offer to educators. ![]()
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