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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age. Animatron –design and publish animated and interactive content that plays everywhere, from desktop computers to mobile devices. Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. Basics of Coding –from AT&T.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

VPNs can be used on phones, desktops, laptops, iPads, and more. Here’s a two-minute video showing how simple it is: My iPhone has a native hotspot that my iPad can easily connect to or I can allow others to use via a code. For me, this week, it’s Australia. Other weeks, it’s Britain. 2-step Authentication.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. Instead, send them out digitally as well as embedding them into class websites, blogs, and school announcements. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Thank you so much to Norah Colvin for inviting me as a guest on her wonderful education blog, Norah Colvin. Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. They arrive with bad habits.

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DECEMBER 5, 2020

At any time during the year, click to take you to the master list : Program on computers, iPads, laptops–whatever works, whatever age. Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. I’ll start this list with web-based options, by grade level and then continue with a mash-up: Kindergarten.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

In my case, I used Ctrl+Alt+S to invoke the Windows Snipping Tool Save IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. QR Codes This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. Center the QR Code within the provided frame.

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MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project. One More Story.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Animatron –design and publish animated and interactive content that plays everywhere, from desktop computers to mobile devices. Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. Here are all those that don’t easily differentiate by grade. See if some of them work for you: Websites.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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Robotics iPad Digital Citizenship Mobility 356

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I’ve been blogging for about six years, some professionally (for my tech ed career) and others on topics of interest to me (writing, USNA, that sort). But somewhere around the twentieth post, I figured out I had to do blogging right. That’s when you use a picture on your blog that’s hosted on another server.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Parents love encouraging their kids to play with iPads and iPhones but it’s not their job to teach them how to do it right.

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APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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MARCH 29, 2022

The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices. How the Stock Market Works. Age group: High school.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Students can type from school or home on any device, including iPads. Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. It’s open to any class from any school in the world.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

All you need (for VR) is the Expeditions app, a mobile device or Chrome OS, and a Cardboard or Daydream viewer. Now, using an app teachers and students are already familiar with, NearPod VR allows students to join virtual tours regardless of the device used in their schools — iPads, Chromebooks, Mac, or PCs. Timelooper.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. Because mobile devices are faster, it satisfies student curiosity and builds their passion to be lifelong learners. Mobile phones can do pretty much everything a computer can via apps and Internet access. And why not?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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Robotics iPad Digital Citizenship Mobility 286

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Wolfram/Alpha Widget.

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MARCH 19, 2018

The poster child for a cutting-edge classroom over the years has included computers (back in your mom’s schooldays), iPads (a surprisingly long time ago), 3D printing, Maker Space, and G Suite. Then, scan the trigger image with a mobile device app and see what happens! 10 Ways to Use AR in the Classroom.

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APRIL 30, 2015

a series of symbols, used synonymously as text and grouped to imply or prompt the multimedia in the games and programs that happen on computers, websites, and mobile apps. Most programming classes, training, and games take place on websites, but with the popularity of iPads, developers created apps to put the learning where kids live.

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MAY 22, 2017

Make an audio recording of your thoughts (using a mobile app like Audio Memo ). Optionally, you might take pictures of the historic piece, add it to a mobile app like Sonic Pics and then add voice notes to explain what the viewer is seeing. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. Any age: Read ebooks.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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Robotics iPad Digital Citizenship Mobility 220

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APRIL 6, 2020

The program is free, online (it does have a non-flash version for iPads), and is best completed over a series of sessions. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app. This app works on desktops as well as mobile devices. How the Stock Market Works. Age group: High school.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Before starting, review the digital citizenship associated with visiting an online site (such as privacy, staying on the assigned website, and not talking to strangers). If you use iPads, here are some great options: Cargo-Bot. If you use iPads, try Stick Nodes or Stickman. Third Grade — Pixel Art.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

For example, Wabash County issues all students MacBook Airs and iPads (your school could use Chromebooks) that are available to students who can’t get to school: All Wabash County students in grades 3 through 12 have a MacBook Air they take home every day. For snow days, K2 students can bring home the iPads they use at school. .

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

IPads call these hotkeys. If you have IPads, try Stick Nodes. This is so simple, you’re going to love it: Open the QR Code reader on your phone or mobile device. The recipient will automatically have it on their mobile device–no worries about losing it. Click in ‘shortcut’. Coding with Pixel Art.

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Robotics iPad Digital Citizenship Mobility 246

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Paint Studio –fully featured art tool for mobile devices. Pixlr –fully-featured art tool that works on the web or iPads. Here are three popular intuitive choices for composing music: GarageBand –turns an iPad into a single instrument or a full band. A popular medium for using art to write is comics.

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JUNE 29, 2015

works across all platforms–iPads, web, Chromebooks. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system designed by teachers for teachers, available on iPads and desktops. student and teacher blog platforms. student and teacher blog platforms. tracks student progress on assigned activities.

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

The desktop app gives access to all three in one spot while a mobile device requires the download of three different free apps. It works equally well on your desktop, laptop, Chromebook, Mac, iOS device, and mobile device and syncs between all with ease. Just pick the one best suited to your communication style. OK, I can do that.

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MAY 20, 2015

Bring the latest version of the Google Maps app on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. iPad, Chromebook, or netbook. Instead, bring a Chromebook, netbook, tablet PC, or iPad. These digital devices enable you to stay connected with the rest of the world while immersing yourself in learning.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

But one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. It’s similar to web-based options like AWW or Scriblink with two dramatic differences: It works through a iPad and can be mirrored to a computer (and from there, the class screen). Here’s how to do it: Open AirSketch on an iPad.

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JULY 22, 2016

Share the screencast where students will find it — YouTube, class blog, class website, or another location. Educreations is best suited for any age group and is designed for iPads. Once a project is complete, it can be uploaded as a pdf, an image, or a video to most major digital portfolios. It is designed for iPads. **.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

This tool is intuitive, easy to use, and is available on mobile devices only. A good alternative if you don’t have the ability to project your iPad to the class screen: Bouncy Balls. Have each student take a full-body picture of themselves (or take one of a classmate on the class iPads or Surface Pros). Class Rules.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. kids who love fiddling with mobile devices. That’s it! kids who love Legos.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

White Rocket Burst Used With Permission As the new year begins, I thought it would be interesting to start my 2013 postings by looking back on the five most popular posts on this blog from 2012. She was looking for help in managing her son''s time spent on the iPad at home. School iPad Implementations: What Would You Do Differently?

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Critical to a successful LMS is that it’s easy to learn, intuitive to use, dependable, contributes to the learning experience (rather than just another digital tool that must be juggled before learning happens), and it saves time. Otus is a free all-in-one mobile learning management system available on iPads and desktops.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

price only gives access to either the iPhone or iPad. It’s free (for basic, individual use with a classroom upgrade) and turns your iPad into a recordable whiteboard including voice-overs and annotations to notes, images, or documents. student and teacher blog platforms. student and teacher blog platforms.

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