1. IBOOKS

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?