Interactive iBooks: the Next Generation of Learning and Training

Announcing a series of 9 interactive iBooks that help teachers and trainers create digital lessons and teach blended lessons.

2012-06-14

MILFORD, OH, June 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) This series of 9 interactive iBooks are great tools to suppport the blended and digital learning methods that schools are adopting.

The interactive iBooks are available for the iPad and contain interactive elements, tutorials, educational resources, web 2.0 tools, lesson suggestions and tips for integrating blended learning into any learning management system or educational portal.

Author: Ryan Macdonald is a trainer, online course developer and ePublisher.
www.mmcid.com

iBook Titles:

1. Itslearning Teacher Training

2. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Special Education Teachers

3. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Mathematics Teachers

4. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Language Arts Teachers

5. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for History Teachers

6. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Science Teachers

7. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Elementary Teachers

8. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Art, Music, PE, and Health Teachers

9. Blended Learning: Tricks and Tips for Business Trainers and PD Specialists

10. Blended Learning Pedagogy for Pre-Service & Experienced Teachers

Follow Ryan on Twitter at RyanMMCID or contact him at ryan@mmcid.com.

Website: http://www.mmcid.com

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