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Judy's CAL class

Not much in higher ed but still useful

includes list of apps you could use. K-12

Bboogle is software that lets you embed Google Documents (including spreadsheets, and presentations) , Google Calendars and Google Sites in a Blackboard course site. Everyone with access to the course can get to linked Google content without logging in a second time. Students and instructors are automatically added as collaborators to the documents, even if they join after the link is made.   Bboogle is also an open source project that you can join. We are looking for skilled developers and educational institutions who want to contribute time to creating the best possible connection between Google Apps and Blackboard. Please see our list of Frequently Asked Questions at  FrequentlyAskedQuestions?

Here's a very slick new tool that allows students and teachers to share a Google Doc or Presentation, record themselves along side the presentation or doc and email or embed the video on a blog. It's called Movenote, and it's free.

Below are some of the iPad resources we have reviewed here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Divided by function

TurboScan turns your iPhone into a multipage scanner for documents, receipts, notes, whiteboards, and other text. With TurboScan, you can quickly scan your documents and store or email them as multipage PDF or JPEG files. Scan to PDF Not recommended to use with iPod Touch 4 or iPad 2 camera (due to its low resolution).
✚ Works great with the iPod Touch 5 and is compatible with the iPad 3 or newer.

Crocodoc converts Microsoft Office and PDF documents to HTML5 so your users can view them right in your web app.

 It shows that 20 million active users have created 3 billion drawings since the app launched just seven weeks ago.

Seamlessly integrate content with dozens of popular websites, apps, and social media services. Make ANY web content engaging, interactive and shareable using the same tools your learners use every day.

iPad Learning Objectives

Google guide to accessibility http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/09/a-google-guide-to-google-apps.html#.UFsIMY1lSyo

Search, create, edit and share files and documents quickly and easily. hopTo® lets you be productive with Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents on your iPad, no matter where you are.

Montage of pictures (a la Moldiv) but also videos! Could create a short story here!

doesn't work on Ipad 2

"Screenjelly records your screen activity with your voice so you can spread it via Twitter or email. Use it to quickly share cool apps or software tips, report a bug, or just show stuff you like. "