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 [...]
For anyone wondering how to redeem credit on an iTunes gift card, we have put together a few simple instructions. There are frequent, though subtle, changes in the AppStore and therefore the appearance of the redeeming process is often changing, but we recorded these images just this week in order to make it easy for you. Click any of the images for a better view. Step 1. Open the App Store [...]
As a mathematics teacher, it always used to frustrate me that people seemed to increasingly rely on a calculator to do what could be accomplished in their head. Even if the answer requires more accuracy that can reasonably be accomplished mentally, the process of approximating a solution seems to be becoming a 'lost art'. The QAMA is a scientific calculator that won't give you a true answer until you have offered [...]
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 [...]
