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John Evans

Nine fun ways to stop summer brain drain | Macworld - 4 views

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    "It goes by many names, but the syndrome is the same. Whether it's dubbed "summer learning loss," "summer vacation slide," or good-old-fashioned "summer brain drain," studies show that students usually have to relearn four to six weeks of classwork at the beginning of every school year. On the brink of the lazy days of summer, what's a parent to do? Here are nine ways to use your Mac and iOS devices to keep your kids sharp during the summer. Add your own advice to the comments at the end of this article. "
John Evans

Summer Reading App: A New Way To Sell Books? - 5 views

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    "If you're struck by wanderlust but are short a few vacation days this summer, reading can transport you anywhere: the west coast, the Himalayas, European gardens. "
Jo Ann Estevez

Tablet Summer: What's Ahead - 4 views

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    Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are expected to launch new models in coming months -- Here's what the summer portends in new tablets.
John Evans

38 Apps for Your Next Great Cookout | iPad.AppStorm - 5 views

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    "Summertime is great. Whether you enjoy the sunshine by the beach, camp out in the middle of nowhere, or just catch some rays at home, summer is meant to be enjoyed outdoors. One of the best ways to enjoy the summer sun is with a good, old-fashioned, backyard BBQ."
John Evans

The History 2.0 Classroom: Back to School App-pack - 8 views

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    "The summer is quickly winding down & a number of teachers will be returning to their classroom with new mobile devices (iPads). Throughout the summer I have been conducting workshops on iPad integration with EdTechTeacher and I thought it might be helpful to pull together a back to school list of apps structured around specific classroom goals. While many schools may already have an Apple VPP program already in place, I know a number of teachers will also be purchasing the apps themselves. Therefore, I will do my best to include both a pay & free app for each objective."
John Evans

Weekly iPad Resources and Suggestions from EdTechTeacher (7/24-7/30) | Leading Change i... - 8 views

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    "This week, we completed our 10th Annual Summer Teaching with Technology Workshop Series. During that time, we taught five iPad workshops ranging from Leveraging iPads, Laptops, and other Digital Tools to Create Differentiated Learning Environments to The iPad Classroom to iPads, ePubs, & iBooks Author. We often say that we learn as much from our participants as they learn from us. To prove it, we've compiled a Top 10 List of what we learned this summer."
John Evans

Five apps (and more) for the summer road trip | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog - 1 views

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    "The Independence Day holiday week is upon us, and millions of American families are heading out on the open road. Where past generations depended on paper maps and Mad Libs, the march of technology has given us new tools for kids and parents alike. Our five-plus apps for road trips are accompanied with standbys and alternates to match up with your specific travel needs. Got other favorites or recommendations? Give them a shout out in the comments."
John Evans

Teacher's Trial by Tech - 1:1 Programme « syded - 7 views

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    "As a school we are trialling a year 7 class of 30 students with iPad2 and an optional sign up for staff. The staff trial will last 6 weeks, before the students are given a device for the summer term. The hope is that this will allow us to identify key issues with pedagogy and staff development alongside concerns with our wireless network."
John Evans

Seven iOS Apps To Protect You From Mother Nature's Wrath -- AppAdvice - 2 views

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    "Many parts of the U.S. are dealing with unusually high temperatures, storms, fires, and the occasional blackout. With this in mind, we offer seven apps that could make your summer much safer in times of emergency."
John Evans

Practice Up for the London 2012 Olympics with the Official Mobile Game | PadGadget - 5 views

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    "Do you look forward to the Olympic games every time they come around? Use the London 2012 app to try your hand (literally) at several summer Olympic events, including: 100M, 110M Hurdles, 100m Freestyle, Double Trap, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, 100m Butterfly, Kayak (K1) and Archery."
John Evans

Schools Start Countdown To London 2012 Olympics On Safe Social Learning Platform Radiow... - 3 views

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    "A summer of sport is nearly here and all over the UK schools are sharing Olympic Fever through social networks and smartphones. As the Olympic Flame makes its way around the country, students are filming it pass through their town and uploading it to a safe social network for schools using the new MakeWaves iPhone app. The free MakeWaves app makes it safe and easy for pupils of all ages to upload video and images, post comments and take part in competitions instantly from an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Specially designed teacher tools allow educators to quickly take creative learning outside the classroom and easily manage their student's social media work anywhere."
John Evans

Transforming Teaching and Learning with iPads: iPad Activity: Open House Scavenger Hunt - 4 views

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    "I searched all summer for a fun Back-to-School activity. Well. . . unfortunately I couldn't find anything!! So, I have been racking my brain to come up with something exciting for Open House. This is when my kids will find out who their teacher will be for the year, and they will also find out that we will have 30 iPads in our classroom!! Yay! I decided to incorporate the QR scans and create an Open House Scavenger Hunt to give the parents and kids the information needed to begin the new school year. As the students arrived, there was an iPad and the first page of the scavenger hunt on their desk. They were instructed to work through the scavenger hunt with the help of their parents. Here is what I created:"
John Evans

Back To School: Every App & Gadget You Need To Survive College [Buyer's Superguide] | C... - 3 views

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    "You lucky thing. The summer's over, or nearly over, and you're already planning on heading back to school. Just like last year, you will begin this year fresh and full of energy and enthusiasm, only to be ground down by the man. Luckily, we're here to help with advice on the best apps and gear to get you through the year and into next year's summer vacation with the least effort possible. So sit back, relax and take a look at the Cult of Mac back to school/college superguide."
John Evans

The Numberlys: With New iPad App, Ex-Pixar Designer Unleashes A Masterpiece | Co.Design - 2 views

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    "I wrote about an iPad app last summer called "The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore", which was basically the acme of interactive storytelling on the iPad to date. In November, I visited the company that created it, Moonbot Studios, and saw what they were working on as a follow-up: a story-app called "The Numberlys," about a group of cute misfits who invent the alphabet in a gray, stern world inhabited only by numbers. "
John Evans

More Science Investigations using the iPad « techchef4u - 10 views

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    "In the spirit of my last post, I would like to share another science apptivity for the iPad. I wish I could take credit for this one but Bryan P Doyle is the author of the resource. I had the pleasure of attending his session at the Area 7 Conference this summer."
John Evans

PadGadget How -To Guide: How To Preserve Battery Life on Your iPad | PadGadget - 1 views

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    "Apple's iPad has an impressively long battery life. You can keep your iPad going for about 12 hours before it will need a recharge. Depending on how long you've had your device, you have probably already noticed some activities that drain battery more than others. If you are planning on spending a lot of time outdoors this summer, you may want to think about how to keep your iPad's battery charged for as long as possible. Below are 10 simple tricks to help extend your battery's life, aside from the obvious of not streaming HD movies while sitting in your car and using the 4G network."
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