Had an email from a friend asking if there was a Microsoft Office app for the iPad. I shared the information about CloudOn and SkyDrive. What I discovered is that if the user is not really familiar with the iPad, those apps don't make much sense to those who are used a desktop or laptop PC - not good.
That goes back to my blog re iBooks Author - start simple. I really suggest that new users of iPads get familiar with the hardware. Go to Lynda.com or YouTube to see if there are any free videos available to help shorten the learning curve.
Most of my colleagues in the School of Nursing are seasoned users of Dropbox. We have shared folders with committee members, friends, and family. Dropbox or any type of similar app is a must today. The start simple suggestion means that new iPad users be familiar with Dropbox before adding new apps like CloudOn. That said, remember that CloudOn is a "cloud" storage space meaning that it is not appropriate for files that have confidential information relating to private information, patients or students.
To make the journey simple - start with getting comfortable with the iPad and then slowly add cloud storage apps like Dropbox. Cloud storage apps mitigate the issue of not having a USB connection on the iPad.
That goes back to my blog re iBooks Author - start simple. I really suggest that new users of iPads get familiar with the hardware. Go to Lynda.com or YouTube to see if there are any free videos available to help shorten the learning curve.
Most of my colleagues in the School of Nursing are seasoned users of Dropbox. We have shared folders with committee members, friends, and family. Dropbox or any type of similar app is a must today. The start simple suggestion means that new iPad users be familiar with Dropbox before adding new apps like CloudOn. That said, remember that CloudOn is a "cloud" storage space meaning that it is not appropriate for files that have confidential information relating to private information, patients or students.
To make the journey simple - start with getting comfortable with the iPad and then slowly add cloud storage apps like Dropbox. Cloud storage apps mitigate the issue of not having a USB connection on the iPad.
No comments :
Post a Comment