Month: November 2013

Guest Post: How iPads Became Truly Universal Devices

It is hard to imagine these days that there was a time when many people had no internet access. These days most of us have internet access in our pocket 24/7, and even our mothers and grandmothers know how to send e-mails and text messages. But not that long ago, this was not the case….

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The New and Improved iMovie for iPad [TUTORIAL]

With the recent release of the new version of iMovie, my colleague Matt Przybylski (tech coordinator at our school) created this presentation for part two of our iPad workshop series. (Check out part one, iPad filming tips here) iMovie ($4.99, or free on new iOS devices) has gone from a good movie-making app with limited…

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Flippity.net: How to Easily Create Online Flashcards in a Flash

I have recently discovered Flippity.net, a Google Spreadsheet conversion tool that creates online flashcards in an instant. This is NOT an iPad app, but rather a web tool that can be accessed on PC or mobile device. Making the flashcards is quick and easy, but will require a computer. How to create Flippity Online flashcards:…

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Writing with the iPad using various writing apps

Writing with the iPad using various writing apps There are numerous applications which allow users for handwriting on the iPad by using the single finger or with the help of a stylus. As people are getting faster and more proficient at typing with the touch screen,  extended writing tips and becomes more viable. When it comes to completing your…

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First Impressions of the iPad Air

Today was the first day of sales for the iPad Air. Although there was a line out of the store as usual on a product launch day, it looks like stock will probably meet demand. I noticed about twenty people in line. The Apple Store worker had a huge stack of cards to hand out…

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