Heard of Wishpool? It’s IPEVO’s new way of getting education technology into the hands of more teachers. And we’re extremely pleased to announce a big milestone in this initiative. Even though it’s only been going on for a month or so, we’ve already received 500 wish stories from educators! And each day, we’re trying our best to make as many of those wishes come true as we can.

To date, we have delivered 356 Point 2 View USB Document Cameras and 325 Typi Folio Cases + Wireless Keyboard to 230 schools across 4 countries (Canada, Finland, United Kingdom and United States). And reports have been trickling in about how these handy ed tech accessories have impacted learning and teaching in the classroom. It feels great to know that IPEVO tech is making a difference, and we can’t wait to see what else our enterprising teachers have in store.

We want to keep the momentum going, so if you’re an educator who thinks IPEVO technology could help maximize teaching as well as learning, we’d like to hear from you. Make a wish today for free, and you might join all of the folks who have already had their wish stories come true.

What kind of teachers are becoming Wishpoolers? Check out the Wishpool site and see for yourself, and here’s also a small sample:

Colleen Rose at Nipigon-Red Rock District High School
Red Rock, Ontario, Canada

“Our art program has started to embrace technology! The Point 2 View document camera would help me demonstrate a variety of ways to use media for studio lessons, but it would also allow students to show their methods as well.”

Chelsea Rawhoof at Pecatonica Elementary School
Pecatonica, Illinois

“My kids and I do a lot of writing. I would love to be able to model writing for them using this camera. It would allow me to edit right along with them using the same paper.”

Brian Dunagan at Mooresville Middle School
Mooresville, North Carolina

“If my wish were granted, the Point 2 View would be used mostly for demonstrations. I often use demonstrations so students can experience scientific experimentation when the materials are either too expensive or are dangerous. As the old adage says, ‘Seeing is believing.’”

To all the teachers who have submitted wishes: a sincere THANK YOU. And to all the teachers who haven’t yet, we’re accepting wish stories on an ongoing basis. It won’t take long, it’s completely free, and we just might be able to make your wish come true. Let’s keep it up!

This is our fifth and final entry in the iPad 3 How-To series. Last but certainly not least is a personal favorite for many here in the office: Typi Folio Case + Keyboard. Typi Folio Case is a terrific-looking case in handcrafted felt and leather for the new iPad. Typi comes in either black or tan, and it performs three jobs in one. Typi protects your case from daily wear and tear during transport and use. It also acts as a stand. Typi’s strap can be unbuttoned and rebuttoned to support iPad 3 at several viewing angles. This support is just as sturdy with iPad 3 as it is with the iPad 2. Not surprising: this is a well-made case! Typi also has a separate QWERTY keyboard which is carried within the case by magnets. It communicates via Bluetooth with your tablet so you can get writing, emailing, and many other things done quicker versus the touchpad keyboard. Both iPad 2 and iPad 3 use the same Bluetooth technology, so the keyboard works just the same no matter which tablet you have. This keyboard can be easily removed for remote operation, and it has custom hotkeys like volume control and playback options which work for both generations of iPad. The iPad 3 will easily slip in to Typi’s holder; just tuck in the tab to complete installation. All ports and controls are accessible, including sleep/wake mode, volume control, headphone jack, microphone, speakers, front camera lens, dock connector, and the rear camera lens. You won’t have to take the iPad in and out. Also noteworthy is the fact that Typi has a magnet in its cover which causes the iPad to sleep when the cover is closed and wake up when the cover is open. This works just as well with iPad 3 as with iPad 2, and many iPad 3 cases now on the market can’t make that claim. Overall, Typi is still the same “all-in-one wonder” accessory for iPad 3 as it is for iPad 2. And we think you’ll agree. Have a question? Email us at cs@ipevo.com. And happy tablet computing!

As so often happens, each of IPEVO‘s two new products started with identifying a problem and then coming up with a solution.

With respect to Chopstakes, we’ve all had one of those moments when you tap your iPad (or iPad 2) in the slightly wrong place. Misstrokes are a part of life with our touchscreen technology. But do they have to be? There are some stylus products on the market to give you better control, but when you’re using a stylus, it’s pretty awkward (if not impossible) to perform multitouch gestures. Isn’t there a way to combine razor-sharp stylus control with multitouch capability for your iPad?

Our solution to that problem is Chopstakes. No, you can’t eat with them, but they’ll definitely offer up some deliciously precise control –along with plenty of meaty multitouch magic—for your iPad sessions.

So what exactly are Chopstakes? They are multitouch styli (the plural of stylus; you have to love that word) that come as a pair. They’re priced less than buying two separate styli from the other guys. And they’re designed to work as a team. You can hold them with one in each hand for multitouch functions—rotating, zooming, grouping items together in Keynote and other applications, and of course, gaming.

Chopstakes are made from a handsome forged aluminum, and they feature special rubber tips made just for the iPad’s touchscreen. They’ll give you the omnidirectional precision you need, and the effortless multitouch capability you never thought was possible with a stylus.

Let’s hop on over to Typi now. You’ll love Typi. In this case, the problem we identified was how best to accessorize your iPad 2. Sure, there are nice cases, nice stands, and decent (and usually expensive) Bluetooth keyboards. But how often do they work perfectly with each other? In our experience, never — until Typi.

Typi is three accessories in one – case, stand, and full QWERTY keyboard. You’ll be amazed at what this slim package can do. The case keeps your iPad 2 scratch-free and protected (not to mention looking good), but when you need to prop up your touchscreen, the case’s strap can do the job in no time at all. Three distinct viewing angles are possible with just a couple snaps of a button.

But we didn’t stop there. Typi also comes with a Bluetooth wireless keyboard so touchscreen typing will never slow you down. The keyboard even has special hotkeys for some common iPad functions. This is one busy accessory!

We’ve only scratched the surface of what you can do with Chopstakes and Typi, but you get the idea: we’re helping you to get the most out of your iPad. Take a look at Chopstakes’ product page as well as Typi’s product page for more info and pictures.