Takeaway: My iPhone is dead and disconnected but I am not. I am now a man of 1990s telephony with late 'aughts connectivity. Pleasantly ironic in a digital age.
About 2 weeks ago my iPhone starting losing its ability to keep a charge. The battery would charge just fine, but within an hour it would be 50% drained. Epic battery drainage.
This rapid charge/rapid drain wasn't a big deal since I have iOS device chargers coming out of my ears. I have my iPhone, my primary iPad, my back-up iPad (used for testing settings, apps, etc), the iPod Nano I wear on my wrist, not to mention the 4 standard iPods my wife and I share (oh, yeah, she has an iPhone too). Having chargers handy isn't a concern...
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads
Bookmarks from the PS10 iPads Diigo group:
These are the links we find valuable for furthering our effective use of iPads within the PS 10 community.
- This virtual binder contains links useful in locating the best way to incorporate iPads and iPods into your daily curriculum.
Apps, videos, lessons, grant resources, and articles that would assist you with including these devices within your classrooms. - List & descriptions of free and paid apps "for science lovers" - great list of educational apps involving science...
- How do you find an App?
Article lists 6 apps handy for helping to navigate the vast array of apps available. Autism specific apps, free apps, etc... - Google Gooru is an information resource where you can learn everything you need to know about using Google Apps. Whether you are new to Google Apps or an experienced user looking to keep up with the latest updates, Google Gooru can help.
If we haven't covered the topic you are researching, let us know by submitting the form to your right. We love ideas for new videos! - Reader
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Digital Record Keeping & Portfolio Building - Rubrics
Takeaway: Using the iPad & GoodReader can easily digitize a teacher's assessment process as well as give parents quick & easy access to the results.
As teachers we are always creating rubrics. Rubrics for assignments, rubrics for projects, rubrics for units. With upwards of 30 students in a class keeping the weight of the rubric paper to a minimum is key. In addition, how do you ensure the parents are seeing the results and staying informed & connected to their child's learning?
As teachers we are always creating rubrics. Rubrics for assignments, rubrics for projects, rubrics for units. With upwards of 30 students in a class keeping the weight of the rubric paper to a minimum is key. In addition, how do you ensure the parents are seeing the results and staying informed & connected to their child's learning?
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
OnLive Desktop - Run Office 10/Windows 7 on an iPad...
Takeaway - If you absolutely, positively need to access a Windows 7 environment on your iPad, OnLive Desktop is a decent free option..
Two of the biggest questions/complaints I get is "why can't I use Microsoft Office on the iPad?" and "I like Windows, why can't it be like Windows?"
(yes, I do get both questions, repeatedly, I have yet to convert all the masses)
As a devout Mac guy my answer is "why would you want too?"
(yes, I hate it when people answer a question with a question but in this case I feel it's warranted).
The biggest issue I see with iPad adoption is users wanting to replicate their traditional computing environment ion the iPad. As any seasoned iPad user will tell you, that is not possible. But that same iPad guru will tell you it's better that way.
Word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, all the Microsoft Office platforms can be used within the native iPad environment with specific iPad app, but for those users who are insistant on mimicking the Windows environment there is OnLive Desktop...
Two of the biggest questions/complaints I get is "why can't I use Microsoft Office on the iPad?" and "I like Windows, why can't it be like Windows?"
(yes, I do get both questions, repeatedly, I have yet to convert all the masses)
As a devout Mac guy my answer is "why would you want too?"
(yes, I hate it when people answer a question with a question but in this case I feel it's warranted).
The biggest issue I see with iPad adoption is users wanting to replicate their traditional computing environment ion the iPad. As any seasoned iPad user will tell you, that is not possible. But that same iPad guru will tell you it's better that way.
Word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, all the Microsoft Office platforms can be used within the native iPad environment with specific iPad app, but for those users who are insistant on mimicking the Windows environment there is OnLive Desktop...
Monday, February 6, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads
The latest bookmarks from the PS 10 iPads Diigo Group...
- This is a collection of lists of sites that provide recommended lists/reviews of educational apps
- Some little-known tricks and tips that will get you even more excited about using your iPad
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Everything Butt Art - Learn to draw iOS app
I came across this interesting app, Everything Butt Art (iTunes link) thanks to Mashable.
It's a very cool little how-to drawing app that teaches the basics of drawing on the premise that everything starts out looking like a butt.
The app comes with 3 free tutorials and in-app purchase ability for up to 24 more (each $0.99).
Below is a quick video of the opening page and my first attempt at the Gorrilla.
The app has spoken instructions and a guidebok of how to draw, which also features a voice-over option (very nice for students who may struggle with reading).
A very nicely done app with basic free functions. Buying all the drawing tutorials would cost a pretty penny but the freebies & ability to free-draw are enough to make it a worthy download, especially for those working with lower-grade students.
Click here for the iTunes page to download...
It's a very cool little how-to drawing app that teaches the basics of drawing on the premise that everything starts out looking like a butt.
The app comes with 3 free tutorials and in-app purchase ability for up to 24 more (each $0.99).
Below is a quick video of the opening page and my first attempt at the Gorrilla.
The app has spoken instructions and a guidebok of how to draw, which also features a voice-over option (very nice for students who may struggle with reading).
A very nicely done app with basic free functions. Buying all the drawing tutorials would cost a pretty penny but the freebies & ability to free-draw are enough to make it a worthy download, especially for those working with lower-grade students.
Click here for the iTunes page to download...
NASA's new app - Sector 33
I love the original NASA app so I was excited to read about NASA's new offering...
... Sector 33 (iTunes link) is NASA's new flight simulator inspired app on the iOS platform.
It reminds me a lot of the game FlightControl except a lot more realistic and far more mathematically accurate. This has great potential for engaging a wide range of students as it appeals to multiple interests. (math, gaming, simulations, aviation)
As with the original NASA app, Sector 33 if free!
... Sector 33 (iTunes link) is NASA's new flight simulator inspired app on the iOS platform.
It reminds me a lot of the game FlightControl except a lot more realistic and far more mathematically accurate. This has great potential for engaging a wide range of students as it appeals to multiple interests. (math, gaming, simulations, aviation)
As with the original NASA app, Sector 33 if free!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads
- 10 Great sites for finding apps specifically related to education and the use of iPads in schools.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Extremely Amateur Economist - Re: teacher pay
I hope the title stresses the point that I am in no way claiming to be any sort of economist.
I had a thought while waiting for my car to get serviced this weekend. Nothing like the smell of gasoline & motor oil to get the thought juices flowing....
iOS Photos to Dropbox
Takeaway - seemless uploading of iPad photos to Dropbox, just another reason to love Dropbox...
Dropbox is an amazing service/utility/app that allows you to store things in the cloud and sync all your files to local systems with Dropbox installed. For me it's the best of both worlds; cloud computing with access anywhere but with synced local files allowing me to work without an Internet connection.
But how to sync photos & videos I take with my iPad or iPhone...
Dropbox is an amazing service/utility/app that allows you to store things in the cloud and sync all your files to local systems with Dropbox installed. For me it's the best of both worlds; cloud computing with access anywhere but with synced local files allowing me to work without an Internet connection.
But how to sync photos & videos I take with my iPad or iPhone...
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