Science Education on the Edge · Why I abandoned my AppleTV for Airserver
In which an Apple fan chooses a cheaper alternative for sharing iPad screens. Simply put, there are times that I need to show content-related stuff to my class so we can engage material as a group. Call it lecture, call it discussion, call it whatever you like.
NeoBook Rapid Application Builder - Overview
Now it's easy to create and publish your own Windows software apps. With NeoBook Rapid Application Builder even inexperienced users can quickly combine combine text, pictures, sound, video, Flash animation, HTML content, Internet links, databases*, special effects and other elements to create interactive, professional software programs such as: NeoBook's easy-to-use, floating tool palette and wizards allow you to construct many types of applications using simple drag and drop commands. It's easy to setup hotspots, command buttons, text entry fields, check boxes, lists and other interactive controls. Quickly create an interface that allows readers to turn pages, enter responses, pop up messages, play multimedia files, run other software, perform calculations, display Internet sites, and more. A built-in scripting language and a variety of plug-ins are also available to extend the capabilities of NeoBook even further.
Project ROME
Project ROME is an all-in-one content creation and publishing application that lets virtually anyone at work or home inject the power of graphics, photos, text, video, audio and animation into everyday projects. From printed materials and presentations to digital documents and websites, you can go from start to finish within the simple, creative Project ROME environment. Project ROME is a Software-as-a-Service offering, and works as both an Adobe AIR® desktop application and as a browser-based web application, leveraging the power of Adobe® AIR® and Adobe Flash Player® technology. Although Project ROME has been retired, it will remain free to the public on this blog.
8 Great Free Web Resources Focused on Using the iPad in Education
The popularity of the iPad in our schools continues to grow, and with it, the proliferation of related web articles, tips, how-to's, and so on. This week we searched out some excellent free Internet based web sites and resources dedicated to the use of the iPad in the instructional setting. 1. Apple's Education Resources for the iPad It should come as no surprise that the iPad's maker has done a good job of putting together pages dedicated to education related applications and uses for it's popular tablet. Here Apple has put together links to apps grouped by Academic Subject.
Flexible Pageflip Framework - MegaZine3
MegaZine3 recreates the look and feel of actual books or magazines on the screen. And much more... all kind of multimedia content like video and audio and interactive forms, games and quiz are supported. MegaZine3 offers unique flexibility, openness and power. A result of the Plugin concept, a csutomizable user interface (GUI) and easy configruation with files in standard XML format. Version 2.1 (current version) Full featured and supported version.Free for private and commercial use for up to 30 pages (MZ3-DEMO).Schools and Universities can apply for a free, special version for an unlimited number of titles and pages.
39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom
Pages Friday, October 7, 2011 39 Sites For Using iPads in the Classroom How Much Did Steve Jobs Change the World?
Top 20 Must-Have Educational iPhone & iPad Apps Used By Real Teachers in the Classroom - iPhone app article - Shara Karasic
With the advent of the 2011/2012 school year, teachers who have access to mobile technology are scrambling to find the best education apps for the iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone. Educators use apps for everything from communicating with students to inspiring creativity to dissecting virtual frogs. Luckily, we have lots of educators (including Apple Distinguished Educators) on Appolicious who share their lists of the best education apps for elementary, middle school, junior high, and high school. These are the education apps most listed by educators on Appolicious.
The iPad and Maths – Are we there yet? Pt 1
My last two posts on iPads and good teaching have focused on teaching and learning writing. Now I’m moving on to my favorite subject as a teacher – Mathematics. I love Maths – both learning and teaching it.
