Not to talk too big a game, but OneNote is one of the most useful programs in existence. It comes preloaded on the Microsoft Surface and can be downloaded for free on iOS, Android and MacOS. In the classroom teachers can use it for many engaging activities. There are so many features of OneNote that I love, but my top 3 favourite features of OneNote are: Using the pen - I [...]
The latest iOS update for Dropbox is very nice indeed. One of my greatest criticisms of previous iterations of the app, was the clunkiness of the "upload' procedure. This has been rectified in the update, and we can now upload directly to whatever folder we have open at the time. Moving items is a breeze and the new look is a subtle, though welcome enhancement. Dropbox for iOS is close to [...]
If you present using an iPad often, you have probably encountered issues with projecting your image for your audience to see. Many classrooms have a computer connected to a projector already, so to project an iPad means you have to disconnect the computer, and connect your iPad using an iPad adapter. Not too difficult in itself, but it does mean that the portable iPad is now anchored to the desk at [...]
Creative Book Builder is one of those apps for iOS devices that can be applied across all learning areas, and can enable the iPad to be a truly creative device. The app allows the user to create a fully published ebook by assembling content including: text images videos audio clips code music For older students, and teachers, the strength of this app is its ability to compile so many different media [...]
With National Science Week starting on 11th August to 19th August we have launched a new Apps collection called Science Discovery Apps on the App Store. It brings together all the best of all our science collections in one place. So get excited, and inspired like Einstein: where e (excited) = m (mesmerising) c (cool) ²(together) Science Discovery Apps for iPhone Science Discovery Apps for iPad
