Are you relatively new to iPads in the classroom? Are you looking for some tips to help you navigate the new iOS 7? Today we take a look at 10 Features Every iPad Owner Should Know, so that you have the knowledge and confidence you need to shine in front of your students. This post…
Month: September 2013
My First Impressions of iOS 7, Apple’s New Operating System
It was an exciting week for Apple fans. I had some interesting conversations regarding Apple’s new operating system, iOS 7: “I don’t like this new iOS! I don’t know what to press!” That was my wife the other day as she borrowed my newly updated iPad. Another person I spoke to just today: “Hate it!…
The Habits and Philosophy of an Effective iPad Teacher
Canada and New Zealand team up to discuss effective iPad Teaching! I recently had the pleasure of connecting up with Richard Wells from Auckland, New Zealand through Twitter. He runs a similar iPad site: ipad4schools.org. I was very impressed with many of recent his info-graphics, and pitched him the idea to collaborate together on this…
Guest Post: How to Create a Classroom of Mini Steve Jobs – And Why You Should
As we've seen in countless articles on this site, the iPad is an incredibly useful teaching tool that is ideal for helping children to engage with a number of topics they could otherwise have found boring. The intuitive, interactive, tactile and colourful nature of the iPad means that learning about Space can be as fun…
Should I turn off “Read Receipts” on iMessage?
iMessage has been a very welcome feature to iOS for the past couple of years. It gives everyone with an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch or a Mac a means of communication. I use it to chat with friends around the world, all for free. I can even send photos and short video clips. Read receipts is a…
