50 really useful iPad 2 tips and tricks
An absolute gem of an article by John Brandon and Graham Barlow from MacLife on 30th March over at TechRadar. This is going to become my iPad manual from here on in. Customised iPads for all
The Ultimate Guide To Using iPads In The Classroom
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Bloom’s Taxonomy and iPad Apps
LearningToday shares with everyone two beautiful posters, that help us remember Bloom’s Taxonomy: the Blooming Butterfly and the Blooming Orange. How do we connect the Bloom’s Taxonomy with the iPad? Following inDave Mileham and Kelly Tenkeley’s footsteps of assigning iPad apps to the different levels of the Bloom’s Taxonomy, I created the following table with apps that I have tested out and am recommending. (Click to see a larger version of the image) In order to make the cut, the app had to fulfill the criteria (from Wikipedia and according to the Blooming Orange’s verbs) set out for each level.
6 Things People Wish Their iPad Would Do for Work
The iPad for Business Series is supported by LogMeIn. Get remote access to your PC or Mac from any device, anywhere — for free. There's a lot of talk about the "post-PC" era, and with the announcement of the new iPad and all of its upgraded features, it seems like we're getting closer than ever to full-time tablet use. And with innovative uses developing in multiple industries, we feel the device is taking baby steps into the big leagues. But for those who are interested in using their iPad for all of their business needs, even some of the new features are lacking. Mashable spoke with business people and members of our community to gauge at what is actually missing from their iPads — and what they'd like to see implemented in the near future.
Managing a Classroom Set of iPads
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28 iPad 2 Tips and Tricks
Your new iPad 2 might not be as full-featured (or as complicated) as a laptop or desktop PC, but a few neat tricks are still hidden between the surface. Read on to learn how to secure your iPad, sync your bookmarks, and more. Download the free iPad User's Guide: You may have noticed that your iPad didn't come with a big printed manual--that's not Apple's style. However, you can download the PDF version of the iPad User's Guide from Apple's Web site, or you can read it in iBooks if you have that installed (iBooks is available as a free download in the App Store).
How to Set Up and Configure All the New Features in iOS 5
iOS 5 is out and there are plenty of new features, some of which require a little bit of set up. We'll walk you through the entire process so you're up and running in just a few minutes. Click on the feature you want to set up for a video walkthrough and written instructions as well. How to Set Up Wi-Fi Sync in iOS 5 One of the most exciting things that iOS 5 offers is the ability to sync without plugging your iDevice into your computer.
Roundup: Hidden Object Games on the iPad
I am a huge fan of hidden object games. I have been enjoying them on my mobile devices ever since my early days with Windows Mobile and the Dell Axim. I always felt, however, that the small screens on most mobile devices limited these games. A larger screen, it seemed, would allow for a more complex level of difficulty due to the increased detail available to developers. As such, I was pretty excited to dive into this genre an the iPad. Unfortunately, the waters of this genre turned out to run much deeper than expected.
Considerations Before Deploying iPads and iPods
Home > Uncategorized > Considerations Before Deploying iPads and iPods Before schools and districts go on a mass purchasing spree of iPads and iPods, there are a few infrastructure considerations before sending the purchase order. While I am a strong advocate of using the tablet in the classroom, there should be some strategic deployment plans before putting it in the hands of students.
Tips, tricks and secrets on how to use iPad
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Seven Hidden Features of the iPad Camera Connection Kit
Many people wouldn’t take a second look at the $29 iPad Camera Connection Kit because they could simply transfer photos and videos from their computer via iTunes. But, this little unsuspecting accessory has hidden powers, with which comes great responsibility. Not really, but there are a few things that the Dock Connector to USB dongle does that aren’t advertised. The things it can connect to could save you some money, and add features, too!
