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A growing chorus of voices argue that the internet is making us dumber. Web-connected laptops, smartphones and videogame consoles have all been cast as distracting brain mushers. But there's reason to believe some of the newest devices might not erode our minds. In fact, some scientists think they could even make us smarter. Could the cleaner and more modern interfaces that we see on iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones better suit the way our minds were meant to work?

Apple Passes Microsoft as No. 1 in Tech

nsformation in learning starts with the best minds in education. Thank you for attending the Education Leadership Summit 2010 recently held in Dallas, Texas. We are pleased to provide the following resources from the Summit to continue the conversations begun in Dallas and hope they will help facilitate new discussions in your own institutions. You will find links to a variety of materials ranging from links to our keynote speaker, videos of our student panelists, presentations from our workshop presenters, and access to the summit "back-channel" contributions.

An Immersive Event for Principals and Teachers The Apple Summer Learning Institute 2010 gives principals and teachers hands-on opportunities to experience how technology is helping transform learning. Led by members of the Apple Professional Development team, each principal and teacher will have the opportunity to experience the latest Apple learning tools - MacBook, iPad, and iPod touch - first hand, for the duration of the event. Over the course of two days, educators will discover how Apple products can help engage today's learners, enrich core curriculum, and build student competency like never before.

Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts

MAc Users Group, if you have a Mac you should get involved.

MAc Users Group, if you have a Mac you should get involved.

Apple's slate-style computer has been released in the U.S. The iPad runs the iPhone Operating System and can run almost all apps from the App Store. Schools are interested in iPad because of those apps and the promise of interactive textbooks. * Read Learning in Blog Blog posts tagged iPad. * Download Apple's 154 page iPad manual. * View Apple's iPad Guided Tour videos.

Apple's new iPad is out, and the big question for us is how it might help teaching and learning in school. So to test it's metal, I'm writing this article on an iPad. Writing is first in line of the things students do most with their computers in school, so this should be a good test. But how about the other things at students need to do in a typical day? That's the real test. So we'll go back a few weeks to an article called A Day in the Life, and see how many of the things that Sally needed her computer for could be done with the iPad.

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"If you're new to computers or simply need a refresher course on how to get the most out of your Mac, you've come to the right place. Welcome to Mac 101: Your guide to using a Mac effectively and efficiently. If you've switched to Mac from Windows, Switch 101 is just for you. Whether you want to learn how to get around your Mac desktop (or find out what a desktop is, for that matter); figure out how to connect your printer, iPod, digital camera, or other device; discover email and the Internet; learn how to do various tasks; learn how to use the software that came with your Mac; or even find out what to do when things don't go as planned; we have the answers. "

"Best Things in Life Are Free We are happy to share our products with you free of charge, and that's what Goodies are all about. Our customers-even non-regular ones-have a chance to download various Jumsoft products just like that! We regularly add sets of Keynote, iWeb, and Mail Stationery themes, and more to the Goodies package, and all you have to do is follow this section of our site and seize the opportunity to get our designs for free! "

great step-by-step for lots of Mac stuff

All about the iPhone, iPod touch, and App Store from the Apple experts

Say you're using your Mac to create a report on tropical fish as your class project. The project contains a story, some images, image descriptions, and an audio file for background ambience. Your challenge: How do you build and share this project so others can view it on their computers and iPads? Hmmm, interesting scenrio. You want to be able to view the content on computers and iPads alike, while still delivering a very fluid iPad experience.

Wow, this sites has EXCELLENT instructions, video tutorials and more. For example, want drop down menus?

"Steve Jobs: Adobe's Flash "has major technical drawbacks"" In an open letter to, well, everyone, Apple tells the world what it thinks of the Flash platform. And it's not pleasant reading for Adobe. Let's take a closer look at the letter:

"http://www.MacVideoTraining.com Do you want to quickly master the basics of using your new Mac? We'll show you how with our 50 essential training videos that will get you up and running in no time. Learn to navigate Mac OS X Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system like a pro. We cover topics like setup, installation, backing up and other useful tips; a must have for every new Mac user! It's like having your very own personal trainer right inside your Mac. "