The iPad was a very popular gift this year. One of the more frequent questions I get now is “I just got an iPad, what apps should I get?” I want to say there are thousands of free apps so search, install, try and delete. Just go play and have fun. I think people have trouble understanding that apps on the iPad are different then an application on a computer. There are not as many applications for computers there were…
I have been trying to use my iPad for all my usual computer use. This is forcing me to get use the iPad keyboard and to try a variety of apps. I finally found an app that I can use for my blogging. Blogsy is a fairly complete blogging tool that allows me to post to my personal blog, Beth’s Thoughts, using the WordPress platform and my blog for work hosted on blogger. One tool, two blogs that is pretty cool for me….
Google has opened up its Public Data Explorer which allows the user to generate visual displays of public data. It is great tool for merging of data analysis, visual literacy and infographics. Google links to public data sets that you can use but you can also create your own data sets – though you need some skill and understanding of Data Publishing Language. Using the data bases Google already links to I had fun playing with the different way the data can be shown. This…
I read online a great deal. I support teachers who wish to share web content in classrooms with younger children. As well as students who have visual and special needs. I frequently recommend two tools to help remove the distracting and sometime inappropriate clutter. Viewpure – allows you to view youtube videos against a white background, no ads, and no comments. Readability – I started using readability while it was still in development. It is now a commercial product with…
This continues my exploration a few apps that might support what we do in schools. GoDocs Many schools and individuals use Google Apps to collaborate and work online. GoDocs is an app to allows you to access and work with your Google Docs. I like this one. Nice lay out, good functionality and nice integration with Google+. You can edit, upload and download your docs. You can even open with another application like pages and numbers. I like that I…
I have been looking over a variety of apps for the iPad. Here is what I have been playing with thus far. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate you commenting below. Browsers: I have been looking at iChromy as an alternative browser for the ipad. I like the tabs in the browser, instead of the window switch of Safari. I also like the read later feature to view web pages offline. If you are roaming though a school…
Last month I attend Moodle boot camp hosted by Remote Learner. The focus of the 3 days of training was on Moodle 2.0. It was one of the first training sessions they have run on Moodle 2.0. Just as it can be a challenge to first adopt it new release, attending the first training sessions can run some risks as well as not everything is always ready. I currently manage a 1.9 Moodle server and am looking forward to upgrading. …