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...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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...
Monday, November 7, 2011
Bookmarks via PS10 iPads (weekly)
- Math, ELA & Foreign Language app descriptions and links to the app store for download
- Kindergarten and 1st grade print concept apps.
Range in price from Free - $5.99 - ongoing list of apps
editable so feel free to add your own - An editable document with iPad resources created at the 2011 Tech Forum - feel free to add your own insights
- Great inexpensive USB document camera
- Used By Real Teachers in the Classroom - iPhone app article - Shara Karasic | Appolicious ™ iPhone and iPad App Directory
- Google on:
Staying safe online...
Your data on the web...
Your data on Google...
Managing your data... - Apple's new iOS 5 operating system boasts hundreds of new features, but only a select few get highlighted on Apple's website.We tracked down all the rest of the great features, and chose the 25 coolest ones to share with you.
- Links to all DOE sites & applications such as SESIS, Galaxy, ATS, etc...
- Continually updated list of iPad websites related to the use of iPads in education.
- News, ideas and more on the use of iPads in the learning environment.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of PS10 iPads group favorite links are here.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
1:1 iPads - Implementing a Teacher 1:1
A teacher 1:1 program is a great way to test 1:1 implementation plans & best practices and get staff buy-in for student devices before a large student 1:1 investment - an upcoming post will look at the apps most used by teachers...
Beginning in September 2010 at Public School 10 we implemented a 1:1 iPad program. This 1:1 program is teacher based. Most 1:1 programs are student centric and involve large investments & rollouts of devices. Our 1:1 teacher program allows us to test the feasibility of a 1:1 program from a budget, practice, and practical stand point before making the full scale investment in a student 1:1 program. Teacher buy-in a a must for any program, and what better way to get teacher buy-in on iPads than to issue iPads to them first...
Beginning in September 2010 at Public School 10 we implemented a 1:1 iPad program. This 1:1 program is teacher based. Most 1:1 programs are student centric and involve large investments & rollouts of devices. Our 1:1 teacher program allows us to test the feasibility of a 1:1 program from a budget, practice, and practical stand point before making the full scale investment in a student 1:1 program. Teacher buy-in a a must for any program, and what better way to get teacher buy-in on iPads than to issue iPads to them first...
Monday, October 17, 2011
The links that keep me learning (weekly)
- Here are some classroom ideas for activities using a range of apps that teachers can try with their students. The activities are grouped into broad categories to provide a starting point however many of the apps can be used across a number of learning domains.
- 30+ apps broken down by type
- | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence
- A Media Specialist's Guide to the Internet: 39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom
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