eTextbooks for the iPad
Submitted by Bryan Jones on 17 July, 2012 - 23:59
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Description of App
My Description: iPad companion App for the Coursesmart textbbook rental service. Some App elements are labeled, but neither the bookshelf nor the body of the text is readable by VO. This App might have some value for Coursesmart subscribers who have enough vision..
iTunes Store App Description:
Access the CourseSmart website using a custom-designed iPad application. This free app is a perfect complement to a CourseSmart service. NOTE: This application requires an internet connection.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Access your eTextbooks for quick reference
- Scan for images, tables, graphs & charts
- Skim thumbnails or full pages
- Add and Edit Notes to pages as you study
- View your notes during an open book exam
- Find what you need using keyword search
- Get a true digital equivalent of your textbook
LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP FOR FREE
Students interested in the next level of anytime, anywhere access to their web-based textbooks can access the online service using the iPad app and try the demo account for free.
Version
3.0.15
Free or Paid
Free
Compatibility
This is a native iPad app that only works on an iPad
Device(s) App Was Tested On
iPad 1
VoiceOver Performance
VoiceOver reads a few page elements.
Button Labeling
Few buttons are clearly labeled.
Usability
Some parts of the app are accessible with VoiceOver, but not enough to make it usable.
User Options
0 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
Accessibility Comments
The book text is not accessible to VO and neither is the bookshelf. The login process and some of the page navigation controls are accessible with VO. For someone with enough vision who needs to read Coursesmart textbooks, this might be worth a look. If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, see my entry regarding the native iPhone/iTouch version of this App.