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Grumbling about the relevance of CES notwithstanding, several standout products are set to impact K–12 education. SLJ columnist Jeff Hastings taps the highlights, including one overarching trend that’s bound to affect a wide range of devices for all users.
Education software outfit Kno has partnering with publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to offer interactive textbooks for K–12 students. The digital titles, which align with Common Core subjects, are available for $9.99 or less for a one-year rental.
Ed-tech journalist Audrey Watters puts Apple’s new textbook creation tool, iBooks Author, through its paces.
Education software company Kno has launched a free e-textbook promotion. Any student or professor with a .edu email address can sign up for the first come, first served giveaway.
