Evernote Skitch for iPad is a must for any teacher who projects their iPad. It is a simple and intuitive app that even students can use on their own. One can take ANY screenshot or photo and write or type on it. I first decided to use when I was teaching a student guitar. I…
Month: April 2012
My current setup
Here is my mobile cart that I push around: Dell laptop Epson EX5200 projector Altec Lansing speakers with a subwoofer iPad 2 with hdmi adaptor Hdmi and VGA cables The iPad and laptop can both be connected at once. Simply choose the source on the projector.
App #2: Dropbox
Dropbox has been an indispensable app for my teaching for the past three years. Even before using the iPad, Dropbox has been a virtual lifesaver. I’m assuming most of you have heard of it, but here is a general summary of what it does: Dropbox will store the files you want (they can be documents,…
Setting up your iPad for projected display in your classroom
Here is a simple guide on how to set up your iPad to mirror* your display for your class through a projector or HDTV. 1. If you have an older projector with a VGA output: You need to purchase this Apple VGA adaptor, priced at $29 USD at the Apple store. You may be able…
App #1: Music
The music app, formerly known as the iPod app, is one of my most frequently used apps. No longer do I need to first find, then fiddle with scratched up CDs and CD players and stereos like when I first started teaching. Although I still own most of the CDs I have bought over the…
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