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Shamblesguru's iPad : The Blog



I have an iPad2 and a New iPad ... and a very happy nephew who has inherited my iPad1.

This Blog is designed to share the…

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Added by Shamblesguru on May 7, 2012 at 11:08am — No Comments

eBook: "An Educator's iPad" ... published

eBook: "An Educator's iPad" ... published on Amazon and Apple iTunes.


... written for educators and parents who have an interest in mobile learning and especially the use of Apple’s iPad.

It is not a “how-to” manual but a resource for enabling more informed decisions regarding the use of…
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Added by Shamblesguru on March 22, 2012 at 6:28am — No Comments

iPad Resource Site

I have created a website with iPad resources for education. I hope you will find this site beneficial to you if you are using iPads or considering their use in your…

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Added by Julene on September 25, 2011 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Bretford iPad Sync Cart for iPads

Hi, everyone! I have created a document that might be of use to those of you who are using the Bretford iPad Sync Carts. This document is a work in progress, but it outlines the process of setting up iPads for one of these carts. I hope you will find it of benefit!…

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Added by Julene on September 25, 2011 at 9:47pm — No Comments

Hobsons' Virtual Student Fairs #hobsonsvsf

This is a brilliant, free, opportunity for students who are looking for USA universities or colleges to attend.
The virtual student fairs take place online ... all you need is a browser and an internet connection.
This screencast provides the background information needed to attend the Fairs and to find out more information  ... to find the ideal match of students to USA Universities.
The original of this 5 minute screencast can be viewed at …
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Added by Shamblesguru on January 4, 2011 at 10:33am — No Comments

Global Virtual Classroom contest registration closes soon!

You may be able to win cash prizes… Continue

Added by Janet Barnstable on September 24, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Summer Professional Development

There are a number of excellent conferences this summer that address laptops and learning; here's one that focuses on technology and curriculum innovation that you may find interesting:



MICDS, an independent, JK-12 preparatory school in St. Louis, MO, is pleased to present the 2010 Summer Teacher Institute for Technology and Curriculum Innovation: http://micdssummerpd2010.wikispaces.com/… Continue

Added by Patrick Woessner on April 12, 2010 at 8:50pm — No Comments

iPad in the hands of a 2-and-1/2-year-old



Check it out! Even the youngest can do this and learn! Watch this video on YouTube and smile!
(And, yes...she already knew how to navigate an iPod Touch.)
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Added by Julene on April 7, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

What online resources have you found related to the educational use of these tools?

Share them here along with your favorite apps!



This was a discussion that I posted in the iPad group. Laptop Learning member, Joel (from Nashville), replied with this great list of resources. I have moved this list to the main blog for easier access. Enjoy and add to the list!



Julene

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This from Jim Eden, our Middle TN Apple rep - his contact info at the bottom



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Added by Julene on April 7, 2010 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Summer EdTech Conferences that Focus on Laptops in Education

There are two GREAT educational technology conferences held each summer which focus on laptops in education. Although one of my all-time favorite conferences is ISTE (previously known as NECC), these two conferences are unique because of their focus on ubiquitous learning. I encourage you to consider attending either or both of these events this summer. They absolutely will be worth your time, and I hope to see you there!…


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Added by Julene on March 16, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

1:1 Report from Alaska

In a "CDL Progress Report" (Consortium for Digital Learning) that was published as the result of research in Alaska, Dr. Jason Ohler presented positive information about the effects of a laptop program on both students and teachers. You can download the report and other information from the website below.


"Dr. Jaosn Ohler, University of Alaska…
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Added by Julene on March 16, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

People, not Laptops

In a recent online publication titled "Technology in Education Integration: People not Laptops," written by Ron Canuel who is the Director General of Eastern Townships School Board in Quebec, Canada, the focus is on the teachers and students, and not the technology. Bravo!!



Too often those involved with education in whatever… Continue

Added by Julene on October 16, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Collaborative study material using Flash cards with video photos,audio,text and maths equations

Want to make learning more collaborative fun activity,look no further. A new interactive educational website funnelbrain gives you a platform on which you can share and increase your knowledge on a particular topic. Start a group or join an existing group where you can create flash cards with questions and answers relating to the topic.Flash Videos, audio and photos files are displayed to explain the topic more effectively.The web space is customized to… Continue

Added by Mac William on August 5, 2009 at 3:34am — No Comments

In Search of Research (and Resources)!

While those of us involved in successful laptop programs recognize the power and impact that laptops can have on student learning (and on teachers' teaching), we are always looking for resources to support our programs. And, we are constantly being asked to justify the program even after several years of implementation. Research support has been slow and tedious, and much of it is anecdotal.



I recently discovered the "K-12… Continue

Added by Julene on April 6, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

iSummit 2009 - Registration Open!

iSummit 2009 is the premiere conference for educators using Apple laptops in a 1:1 program in independent schools and charter schools. This conference is sponsored by Apple and the Coalition of Lighthouse Schools.

iSummit 2009 is being held in Memphis, TN from July 8 to July 10 at St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic… Continue

Added by Julene on March 23, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Laptop Institute 2009 - Registration Open!

The 2009 Laptop Institute in Memphis, TN will be held from July 19-21 this year. This conference is a leading one-to-one conference for educators involved in or planning to implement laptop programs in their schools.



Come to Memphis to network with others who are involved in creatively integrating laptops into their education programs. Learn, share, and create at this year's… Continue

Added by Julene on March 23, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Favorite Web 2.0 Tools

For Me: Google Docs, Google Alerts, Facebook

For Students Diigo, Shelfari, Google Docs

Added by Mitzi Comeaux on March 5, 2009 at 9:08am — No Comments

Using Voicethread for Peer and Self Assessment

This week I had my students use Voicethread to provide feedback on the latest round of their cigar box panels.
A little bit about how this worked - the students were put in groups (combined editing groups from across my two Humanities classes) and asked to provide specific and detailed feedback to their peers. I prepared this list of elements…
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Added by Neil Stephenson on March 4, 2009 at 10:06pm — No Comments

Top Three Software Recommendations for Laptops, Please!

What are the top three software programs you install on laptops in your schools? By "top three," which are the ones you and your students use most creatively or productively? Okay, if you can't limit this to three, then give us the top ones! ;-)



In your reply, please indicate if you have Macs or Windows laptops at your school, then list the top apps your students use (not web-based). Do NOT include Movie Maker on Windows machines or iLife on Macs as those come pre-installed. Share… Continue

Added by Julene on March 4, 2009 at 9:18pm — 1 Comment

Top Three Web 2.0 Tools - for YOU and for your STUDENTS

What are your favorite top three web 2.0 tools that you use? Please share three for each of the two categories below. And, as in the other posted blog about favorite installed laptop software, you may list more if you can't limit your lists to three each.

Let's all share and learn from each other! Please list your answers in these two categories. Thanks!

A) For you

B) For your students

Added by Julene on March 4, 2009 at 9:00pm — 3 Comments

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