iPad IPads for Seniors--need advice - Page 2

ilovejedd · 12-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugmugwhey

Does anyone have experience with Stanza?

There should be plenty in this board but I don't suggest mentioning Stanza in your lecture. The app was updated for iOS 5 compatibility (which, incidentally, breaks iOS 4 compatibility) but Amazon has already made a statement that it's the last update it will be getting. Stanza's a great e-reading app but it might be better to introduce them to ereader apps that are likely to be updated (alas, I've yet to actually find one that's as good as Stanza).

Mugmugwhey · 12-09-2011, 10:07 AM

Thanks to all of you for your help on e-books and working with them. This subject will be better thanks to your help. You're right about the course; it consists of four sessions at $5.00 per session, so won't be a big money maker. Thanks again!

slayda · 01-04-2012, 05:57 PM

Being a computer literate senior, I would suggest a few things, some of which are general.

Divide your class (if there are enough people) by computer literacy
Be sure to explain Digital Rights Management (DRM) so they are aware of the restrictions & limitations that DRM causes
Point out that there are places where they can get DRM-free ebooks, e.g. here at MobileRead, Baen.com
And last but very important, point them to this site.

And another thing, be sure to point that most ebook reading software allows you to increase the font size. This is an important feature for seniors.

TGS · 01-05-2012, 03:04 PM

First, steal your books...

Mugmugwhey · 01-06-2012, 10:36 AM

Thank you, Slayda.

Mugmugwhey · 01-06-2012, 10:38 AM

Thank you. Great resource!

01-04-2012, 05:57 PM	#18
slayda Retired & reading more! Posts: 2,764 Karma: 1884247 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Alabama, USA Device: Kindle 1, iPad Air 2, iPhone 6S+, Kobo Aura One	Being a computer literate senior, I would suggest a few things, some of which are general. Divide your class (if there are enough people) by computer literacy Be sure to explain Digital Rights Management (DRM) so they are aware of the restrictions & limitations that DRM causes Point out that there are places where they can get DRM-free ebooks, e.g. here at MobileRead, Baen.com And last but very important, point them to this site. And another thing, be sure to point that most ebook reading software allows you to increase the font size. This is an important feature for seniors.

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12-09-2011, 10:07 AM	#17
Mugmugwhey Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: IPad 2	Thanks to all of you for your help on e-books and working with them. This subject will be better thanks to your help. You're right about the course; it consists of four sessions at $5.00 per session, so won't be a big money maker. Thanks again!

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TGS Country Member Posts: 9,058 Karma: 7676767 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denmark Device: Liseuse: Irex DR800. PRS 505 in the house, and the missus has an iPad.	First, steal your books...

01-06-2012, 10:36 AM	#20
Mugmugwhey Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: IPad 2	Thank you, Slayda.

01-06-2012, 10:38 AM	#21
Mugmugwhey Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: IPad 2	Thank you. Great resource!