Common Core app is here-- and it's FREE. A widget can also be added to any site for quick access-- The widget rests on the far right of the site and can be opened quickly when lesson planning or teaching.
The app is linked here in the app store:
Access the Standards Anytime, Anywhere. We've made it easy to access the standards from any mobile device and have synthesized the College and Career Readiness Standards for Language Arts and included the traditional and Integrated pathways for Math. Download the app today by clicking on the store icons below, or simply search for "Common Core Standards" in theiTunes App Store or Android Market.
I have a need to learn how to make my own InfoGraphics. I am not really sure why- other than the fact that I like organized, clear diagrams. I love browsing visual.ly.
Aurasma is a radical piece of technology that represents the future of how we use our mobile devices by bringing the physical and virtual worlds together for the first time. Available on smart devices, Aurasma was created out of technology that is capable of recognizing images, symbols and objects in the real world and understanding them. It can then deliver digital content in real time, including videos, animations, audio or webpages. Aurasma Lite currently works on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad3 and more powerful Android devices. You can download Aurasma Lite or Aurasma-enabled apps created by our Partners for free from your App Store or Google Play. If you want to get to grips with Aurasma Lite here are some tips to help you quickly start viewing, creating and sharing Aurasma with your friends. For video tutorials and use-cases, check out Aurasma Lite’s official YouTube Channel.
I'll present a session about Powtoon with my fellow tech-minded teacher, David Taube, at our City Schools of Decatur Celebration of Professional Learning day in November. I will post my notes and other info later...
My notes from a session about ibooks Author presented by Rita Mortensen:
DigitalContent Creation iBooks and ePub- what are they, how do they differ, how do you upload to mobile device?? ibooks in education- A HUGE topic this year!
EPUB- electronic publication. unique file extension- .epub flowable content made specifically for mobile device- enlarge text, etc. Use an EPUB when... optimized for ibooks - support for video embedded in a document
Use a PDF- when we want all to stay exactly as it is- preserve content
Use PAGES on Mac- download template on apple website, free web tool 'dot ePub' turn any website into an epub
Use Apple iBooks Author template to create epubs and embed video drag and drop method of creating books support.apple.com/kb/HT4168
ibooks author app- only works with Lion (10.7)- free templates, hidden gems and free templates in app store www.apple.com/ibooks-author - sample video
add pics, photo albums, widgets, highlight things to take notes, etc.
epubs is what you'll use if you don't have ibook author
field trip to Apple store...to learn how to do ibooks
tips: highlighted pages on left menu are a "chunk" and must be moved together best to enter content into word processor and copy paste in Widgets that come with program: media, review, keynotes, objects interactive, html, 3D objects. a set on the site of widgets is 40.00. in design mode- plug in your ipad to laptop and click preview button to see book on your bookshelf at any time.
wontube is a way to convert things - free in app store - drag video on
