A Quick Look at TumblePad 2.0 BETA

As a TumbleBooks subscriber, I recently received an email announcing the launch of a BETA TumblePad 2.0 downloadable ebook reader for PC and Mac. This presents an interesting opportunity for teachers who have computers or laptops in their classrooms, but not internet access. This is actually the case in some of the Head Start classrooms that are part of the Akron Ready Steps program that I work closely with. I spent some time this morning the downloadable e-Book reader for Mac and thought I’d share some highlights and thoughts about this product with my Raised Digital readers. You’ll need to click on the images to view them at full-size.

• Installation is pretty straightforward.

• Install package places a folder on your HD in the Applications folder.

• The TumblePad 2.0 view allows you to view your downloaded materials such as, e-Books, games and storybooks.

• The Bookshelf color can be modified.

• Launching a storybook opens a new window that is full screen by default.

• The TumblePad can be reduced in size.

• Text can be read to children and text phrases are synchronously highlighted.

• A well designed e-Book navigation user interface is included in TumblePad 2.0.