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Science Education on the Edge · iPads in the classroom: a review of my 1:1 de... - 6 views

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John Evans on 15 Jan 12

" iPads in the classroom: a review of my 1:1 deployment so far January 14, 2012 in Mostly Technology, Science Teaching with Technology | 3 comments iPads as sketchpads Group drawing of a neuron using iPads I'm going to return to my roots as an edtech blogger for a moment and recap this past semester's iPad deployment project, so those of you used to reading my notes about SBG will have to wait for the next post."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" iPads in the classroom: a review of my 1:1 deployment so far January 14, 2012 in Mostly Technology, Science Teaching with Technology | 3 comments iPads as sketchpads Group drawing of a neuron using iPads I'm going to return to my roots as an edtech blogger for a moment and recap this past semester's iPad deployment project, so those of you used to reading my notes about SBG will have to wait for the next post."</div>

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Apps take e-books beyond mere reading | StarTribune.com - 5 views

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Is the iPad the Correct Tool to Aid Learning in Education? | Innovative Scholar - 3 views

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Allanah King on 03 Feb 12

Many educators have asked - "Is the iPad the correct tool to aid learning in education?" Having read several articles and well as witnessing first hand the implementation of iPad programs in several K12 educational establishments. I still don't have a definitive answer, but I suppose it depends on the goals of your educational establishment and the age group of learners and what they need to achieve by using the iPad.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many educators have asked - "Is the iPad the correct tool to aid learning in education?" Having read several articles and well as witnessing first hand the implementation of iPad programs in several K12 educational establishments. I still don't have a definitive answer, but I suppose it depends on the goals of your educational establishment and the age group of learners and what they need to achieve by using the iPad.</div>

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The History 2.0 Classroom: Creating & Reading on the iPad: PDF vs. ePub - 8 views

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Text-to-Speech for PDF on iPad or iPhone with Voice Reader | Free Resources from the Ne... - 1 views

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John Evans on 02 Feb 12

"Voice Reader is a low cost ($1.99) app for iPad or iPhone that provides text-to-speech that reads PDF' files aloud-in 21 languages, with 32 available voices."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Voice Reader is a low cost ($1.99) app for iPad or iPhone that provides text-to-speech that reads PDF' files aloud-in 21 languages, with 32 available voices."</div>

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iPad Educational Game Review- Reading books gets more engaging with "The Scroll First C... - 2 views

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Free iPad comic tells the story of Operation Ajax | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog - 1 views

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John Evans on 17 Nov 11

"It's a historical comic (so no superheroes, for those of you into that, unfortunately), about the CIA's operation to cause a coup d'état in Iran in 1953. The app features full sound and motion as you're reading through the pages, along with lots of background information about the real-life story and even some newsreel videos to check out."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It's a historical comic (so no superheroes, for those of you into that, unfortunately), about the CIA's operation to cause a coup d'état in Iran in 1953. The app features full sound and motion as you're reading through the pages, along with lots of background information about the real-life story and even some newsreel videos to check out."</div>

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A Quick Guide on Blooms Taxonomy Apps for iPad - 9 views

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John Evans on 21 Jul 12

"Just a little reminder, Blooms HOTS ( higher order thinking skills ) are : Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating. If you are not familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy I recommend that you read : Everything you Need to Know about Bloom's Taxonomy . Here are the apps according to the HOTS mentioned above :"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Just a little reminder, Blooms HOTS ( higher order thinking skills ) are : Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, and Creating. If you are not familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy I recommend that you read : Everything you Need to Know about Bloom's Taxonomy . Here are the apps according to the HOTS mentioned above :"</div>

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Fred Delventhal on 24 Jul 12

* Teachers use our Web site to select existing courses or to create new courses by mixing and matching items from our library with their own educational material. * Students use our iPad app to download and use these courses, filled with videos, slideshows, e-books, PDFs, text, audiobooks, and Web links. Whether reading the latest e-book that has been assigned, or watching a video for the next homework assignment, students will feel more engaged and in charge of their learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">* Teachers use our Web site to select existing courses or to create new courses by mixing and matching items from our library with their own educational material. * Students use our iPad app to download and use these courses, filled with videos, slideshows, e-books, PDFs, text, audiobooks, and Web links. Whether reading the latest e-book that has been assigned, or watching a video for the next homework assignment, students will feel more engaged and in charge of their learning.</div>

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SlideShark: PowerPoint Finally Gets a Deserving iPad App | iPad.AppStorm - 3 views

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John Evans on 19 Jul 12

"While Microsoft seemingly crawls toward the release of their first-party Office iPad app, it is being beaten to the punch. There are umpteen text editors for iOS, some full office suite alternatives, and of course, Apple's own iWork set to compete with. But now, SlideShark has chosen to concentrate solely on presentations. So how does it fare? Read on to find out!"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"While Microsoft seemingly crawls toward the release of their first-party Office iPad app, it is being beaten to the punch. There are umpteen text editors for iOS, some full office suite alternatives, and of course, Apple's own iWork set to compete with. But now, SlideShark has chosen to concentrate solely on presentations. So how does it fare? Read on to find out!"</div>

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Mr. Reader: RSS With a Mustache | iPad.AppStorm - 1 views

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John Evans on 25 Feb 12

"Mr. Reader is one of the apps that syncs with Google Reader and has become my RSS app of choice on my iPad. The app is a full featured RSS app with abilities to add subscriptions, manage subscriptions, and share content across several services. The app also brings in unique features such as creating themes and different ways to mark items as read to make it stand out from the crowd. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Mr. Reader is one of the apps that syncs with Google Reader and has become my RSS app of choice on my iPad. The app is a full featured RSS app with abilities to add subscriptions, manage subscriptions, and share content across several services. The app also brings in unique features such as creating themes and different ways to mark items as read to make it stand out from the crowd. "</div>

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iPad Creative - iPad Creative Blog - How to: Use Pages for iPad with Most Clo... - 7 views

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John Evans on 26 Feb 12

"Pages on the iPad works with iCloud but what if you want to collaborate using another Cloud service like Dropbox, Google Docs or Box.net where your documents are already stored? Read on to find out how."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Pages on the iPad works with iCloud but what if you want to collaborate using another Cloud service like Dropbox, Google Docs or Box.net where your documents are already stored? Read on to find out how."</div>

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The iPad Around the House: Kitchen Edition | iPad.AppStorm - 4 views

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John Evans on 26 Feb 12

"So, if you read last week's instalment, you know how to get started with the iPad as a living room machine. Moving through the house our next stop is the kitchen, and how we might use Apple's iconic tablet to help with cooking, planning, and other kitchenly activities"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"So, if you read last week's instalment, you know how to get started with the iPad as a living room machine. Moving through the house our next stop is the kitchen, and how we might use Apple's iconic tablet to help with cooking, planning, and other kitchenly activities"</div>

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New Invention Makes iPads and iPhones Waterproof | PadGadget - 7 views

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John Evans on 24 Feb 12

"If you like to read your iPad in the bathtub, or take your iPhone to the beach, you'll want to take a look at this new invention from Seal Shield. Seal Shields are an antimicrobial waterproofing solution for the iPhone, the iPod Touch, and the iPad."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"If you like to read your iPad in the bathtub, or take your iPhone to the beach, you'll want to take a look at this new invention from Seal Shield. Seal Shields are an antimicrobial waterproofing solution for the iPhone, the iPod Touch, and the iPad."</div>

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20+ Fun Free Apps that Promote Student Centered Learning & Literacy : Teacher Reboot Camp - 8 views

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John Evans on 08 Mar 12

"Lately, I have discovered many cool free apps that are incredible for creating digital stories, reading stories, and interacting with stories. These apps are incredibly engaging and meet the needs of our diverse learners. They allow learners to interact with the plot, characters, and even design of the story. They also support multiple learning styles because they are visual, have sound, and animation."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Lately, I have discovered many cool free apps that are incredible for creating digital stories, reading stories, and interacting with stories. These apps are incredibly engaging and meet the needs of our diverse learners. They allow learners to interact with the plot, characters, and even design of the story. They also support multiple learning styles because they are visual, have sound, and animation."</div>

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How to Use Reading List in Safari iPad App | Apps for iPads - 6 views

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Read, Hear, or Create a Story: Apps for Traveling With Kids | MindShift - 0 views

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John Evans on 25 Nov 11

"It might be true that some parents prefer to give their kids print books - even if they choose e-books for themselves - but when it's holiday travel time, it might be nice to keep stories on a single device. Apart from traveling lighter, these apps and games can keep kids engaged by allowing them to create stories, too."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It might be true that some parents prefer to give their kids print books - even if they choose e-books for themselves - but when it's holiday travel time, it might be nice to keep stories on a single device. Apart from traveling lighter, these apps and games can keep kids engaged by allowing them to create stories, too."</div>

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Beyond Reading - Top 15 iPad Book Apps - The Best Extras for Summer Fun | The Digital M... - 6 views

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16 Essential iPad Apps for Freelancers | iPad.AppStorm - 8 views

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John Evans on 16 May 12

"It's the perfect mobile computing device that, in combination with the ever-expanding App Store, has the power to transform the way you work. I've compiled a list of essential iPad apps for freelancers, read on to become more productive, efficient, and happy that you bought your iPad…"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It's the perfect mobile computing device that, in combination with the ever-expanding App Store, has the power to transform the way you work. I've compiled a list of essential iPad apps for freelancers, read on to become more productive, efficient, and happy that you bought your iPad…"</div>

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How To Read Kindle Books In iBooks, And Keep Your Library In The Cloud [How-To] | Cult ... - 14 views

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