With the launch of the iPad Apple has set out to revolutionize personal computing yet again. There was one target group they probably did not have in mind: toddlers.
Parents and tech journalists are astonished by the ease little children, that cannot use the computer or even read, use the iPad. The product is so easy to use that they intuitively figure out how to start and back out of apps and swipe pages. For a little demonstration see the following video.
Children's publishers are rushing to create child-friendly content. New York start-up MeeGenius! had its app for electronic children's books ready for the launch of the iPad. The application allows parents to personalize books with the names of their children and other information. The books are then read aloud by the application and the appropriate word is highlighted while it is reading. Check out their website at: www.meegenius.com. The possibilities of course are endless. First experiences with vocabulary learning programs and other educational software have shown promising results.
This could well change how an entire generation uses media!
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