Inkling Review

Abstract

Inkling is an interactive electronic textbook publishing platform for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and, more recently, the Web. The Inkling app for iPad has transformed traditional print textbooks into engaging educational experiences for the end user. Unique features of Inkling include audio and video clips, dynamic images, self-assessments, and social networking, all integrated into the text of the e-book. Inkling textbook titles are available in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, business, travel, technology, arts and photography, and several others. Within the topic of medicine, subcategories of titles available include anatomy, internal medicine, biochemistry, and 15 others. In total, 119 medical titles are currently available.

KEYWORDS:

• electronic books
• health sciences
• Inkling
• iPad
• tablet
• product review

Notes

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