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"I didn’t want to just spend the time just talking to the teachers at the workshop I wanted them to talk to each other- to share the learning that they already knew and become teachers themselves. And to have a base level of knowing how to work their iPad to do basic things before we went on to more advanced learning."
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Now who would have thought of using Bingo to introduce iPads, @Allanahk that's who. What a great idea and one that I will use for sure when working with iPad newbies thanks. Delete the scoop?
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Flowboard is trying create the best tools for "interactive storytelling" on a tablet. And the best way to illustrate those tools is through a demo, so founder and CEO Brent Brookler stopped by the TechCrunch office today to show us the app.
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Though I've downloaded the app I'm still yet to play with it so this post may be quite useful. Delete the scoop?
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Could you survive 24 hours using nothing but a mobile phone in your classroom? I decided to find out
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The redoubtable @mrrobbo gives us an insight into his day in more ways than one as he shows us that yes you can live your life mobile........ :) For a self-confessed Geek this post shows how adaptable we can be. Delete the scoop?
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How to Open Zip Files & Extract Archives on the iPhone & iPad
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I've wondered about, (but yet had to deal with), opening zip files on my iPad so now I know. Thanks to @iPodsibilities for the hat-tip. Delete the scoop?
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Get RaceSplitter — Race & split timer for coaches and event organizers on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews.
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Recommended by @mrrobbo, (apart from the price), nothing more need be said :). Delete the scoop?
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Mind mapping is a method that works for quite a lot of people. Brain storming, idea mapping, thought generation, think tanks – call it what you will. Traditionally done on large pieces of paper, why not use your iPad to create mind maps? You could use these for your own purposes, or “convert” those large flip charts into a smaller, digital version. Via Baiba Svenca
John Pearce's insight:
Though this list is missing a couple of apps it is still quite useful espcially with the inclusion of the extended annotations. 
Olga Boldina's comment,
May 14, 1:32 PM
Благодарю всех за большой интерес! Есть замечательные идеи, нужно попробовать их воплотить!
Lee Hall's curator insight,
May 16, 2:16 PM
Research shows that mind maps (graphic organizers) are effective during all stages of learning. You can use them as an introduction to a unit, during the unit for continued note taking, or at the conclusion as a formative assessment to make sure your students truly understand the material. 
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May 17, 7:19 AM
I use mind mapping all the time and look definitely look into these apps. Delete the scoop?
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This is a tutorial on how to move work created in Explain Everything app to the Google Drive app on an iPad.
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Another way to add functionality to Explain Everything. A quite useful workflow that can be maybe also adapted for other apps and Google Drive too. Delete the scoop?
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"With the proliferation of smart phones and tablet devices, the technology is fast trickling down to the youngest members of the family. It seems like a new, so-called ‘educational’ app comes on the market every day."
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Whilst it's not unexpected that it's almost impossible to be definitive as to the educational value of apps this article does highlight the need to look beyond the obvious. Delete the scoop?
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Learn about how to use Flipboard's newest feature. Music: "Go Cart" by Kevin MacLeod
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If like me you've viewed other's Flipboard mags and wanted to curate your own then this movie from Flipboard will get you started. Delete the scoop?
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Fourteen-year-old Gianna Chien has discovered that the iPad 2 can in some cases interfere with life-saving heart devices.
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Memo to self don't fall asleep with your iPad on your chest :). Delete the scoop?
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"If you love to keep your apps organized, we have a great tip for you today. By going to Settings -> General -> Reset -> Reset Home Screen Layout, your iPad will not only reorganize all stock apps to their default positions, but also organize all non-stock apps in alphabetical order." Via John Evans
John Pearce's insight:
I must admit that I prefer to organise my apps under folders according to type, (though there are times that this system also 'lets me down'). This could be a useful strategy for user who have quite a few screens of apps. 
Paula Jamieson's curator insight,
May 7, 7:05 PM
Maybe this is something that you've always wanted to do? Have your iPad apps organized in alphabetical order. This would be a nightmare for me (a visual learner) as more often than not I don't necessarily know the name of the app but I know what the icon looks like (or the folder that I have put it into). I choose to organize my apps into folders eg ABC's, Word Work, Nurturing Thinking etc. Keep in mind though I use my device predominantly for 'modelling' and to inform others so I have hundreds (did I say hundreds.....my 64gb device is almost full AGAIN).
If though, you have individual devices assigned to your classroom that are not jam packed with too many Apps, this may be just the thing for you! 
Rebecca Penina Simon's comment,
May 10, 3:33 PM
I definitely understand - my 32 GB iPad is completely full. I have to keep deleting and reinstalling the apps that I do need to use.
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Want to rejuvenate a sluggish iPhone 4? Here are some easy tips. Read this article by Donald Bell on CNET.
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Lots of us eventually "fill up" our devices despite our best effort. There's a few things here I need to check out, how about you? Delete the scoop?
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Preview and download the course iTunes U: A Course Creation Guide for Educators on iTunes U. (RT @sjunkins: An iTunes U Course on How to Create an iTunes U Course from the brilliant mind of @TresslerTech. Via Jon Samuelson
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Excellent, this looks to be really useful and quite timely. 
Dean Mantz's curator insight,
May 13, 11:08 AM
One of the items I have on my mile long list of summer is to explore iTunes U as an option for my online and face-to-face pre-service course Technology in the Classroom. Thanks to this share by Jon Samuelson I may move this item closer to the top of the list. Guidance is always nice! Delete the scoop?
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"As a general rule, I don’t tend to blog too much about what I get up to at School, that’s not really what my blog is about. That said however, some of you that also follow me on Twitter may have seen me tweeting recently about a student I teach who has developed an iPad App for the School. A few people, such as Pedagoo asked me to write about it and so here are some of the steps to how this happened, so that, if you wanted to try and replicate this yourself, you might be able to."
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A really useful read for anyone contemplating creating an app for their school or other reason. Delete the scoop?
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The app is part of Googles new unified chat platform.
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At a quick glance this app looks really interesting. The interface is intuitive and it seems to just work. It will be interesting to check out more of the features though it may require more of my colleagues to become regular Hangout devotees. Delete the scoop?
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"Those looking to invest in an expensive teleprompter may not have to. The iPad has tons of apps available that will turn it into a teleprompter. The price ranges from only a few bucks to around 10 bucks for the more fully featured apps. We compare the best ones out there in this AppGuide. As always let us know if we left out your favorite."
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This is another quite comprehensive annotated app list from appadvice, (whilst you're there don't forget to have a look around at the other lists). Delete the scoop?
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"We've released the source code for MV's Field Guide Project under a MIT style license. This blog will help you identify all the material you need to collect so that you can publish a field guide of your own."
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The blog associated with the source code used for the Field Guide to Victorian Fauna app ( http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/field-guide-to-victorian-fauna/id423945031?mt=8 ).
The source code is available direct at https://code.google.com/p/the-field-guide-project/
See also the Bunurong Marine National Park Field Guide app and Field Guide to Pest Animals of Australia at https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/field-guide-to-pest-animals/id634197149?mt=8
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"Developed by the Invasive Animals CRC, this free App contains species profiles for 31 of Australia’s worst pest animals, and includes: species descriptions,photo galleries,footprints,tracks,scats,audio calls,maps,control techniques, andquick links to plenty of useful pest control resources."
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Another quite useful Aussie reference app. Delete the scoop?
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Some time ago I posted about iPadio a web service that for years has been a key part of my students' toolkit. iPadio allows a student to record a podcast (aka "phonecast" or "phlog") directly to t...
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This is a quite useful addition to iPadio functionality and will make it easier for one stop podcasting. Thanks for the head-up Andrew. Delete the scoop?
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Is your iPad getting slow? Check out these 7 tricks to speed up your iPad. This post delivers long-term results, and it explains what does NOT work as well.
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Part 2 in a series of 5 articles featuring Top Free iPad Music Apps For Teachers.
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This is another great list of free music iPad apps from Katie Wardrobe aka @katiesw1 . This time around Katie lists apps that can be used to take the place of traditional instruments though with the caveat that "nothing can replace the feel and sound of playing real, live instruments...".
Check out more of Katie's work at http://www.midnightmusic.com.au/ Delete the scoop?
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My Measures and Dimensions is a great photo annotation app with a specific focus on architecture or design annotations. You are able to add length, angle and...
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Another of the steadily expanding video tutorials from Nathan Dumbleton aka @i_Padagogy, (Nathan has 153 videos on his YouTube channel). Delete the scoop?
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The iPad and its apps are revolutionising the way doctors, hospitals and carers work.
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It's always great to see how other professionals are using tech and Garry Barker is always a good read because of how he brings ideas together. Of the examples explored I'm most excited by the Eyegaze app and what it might do for communication. Delete the scoop?
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An extensive set of links regarding iPad implementations, the experiences of teachers and students with iPads in the classroom, scholarly articles, and reviews of iPad apps.
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I don't normally add posts that are comprised of such a long list of links as this but John Larkins is usually "spot on" with his research and as he says "These links are updated regularly." Delete the scoop?
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Jeff Dunn from Edudemic is oversighting this listly list of iOS apps. Viewers are asked to crowd rank from the list by voting for their faves and anyone can add to the list from a Listly account. This could be really useful though may become a little overwhelming after time. Maybe it may be useful to also develop sub-lists eg subject based??