If you have an iPad and a Mac you can use the iPad as an extended display. This means you can move your window to your iPad but keep using your Macbook. How to Use Your iPad as an Extended Monitor is the solution for this.
Category: iPad
iPads & Google Classroom – Multi-User Device
By Jon Corippo iPads in general are not multi-user devices. Using the Google Classroom app an iPad can be shared amongst students. Sign Out The key to using Google Classroom on an iPad with multiple students is teaching the students to make sure they sign out after using the app. Turning in Work Students can…
Unleash the Power: A Quick Look at Google Classroom for the iPad
By Holly Clark Digital workflow has long been a problem for those trying to incorporate digital products into their classrooms. That was until Google Apps for Education came along and started making things more collaborative and turning in work in became easier with the use of shared folders. Then in August, Google Classroom came…
iPad in Physical Education Bootcamp
I believe Physical Education is an important part of schools. Being an expert in EdTech, I will occasionally encounter a comment along the lines of “You can not use technology in PE.” I know many excellent PE teachers who are not only using technology in their classes, but are doing amazing things with it. Fellow Google…
Instructional Video Tips with Dave Mulder
Thank you to Dave Mulder for allowing me to share his playlist of videos. Dave is sharing some great tips on discussion boards in an online class. In addition to interesting content, Dave did a great job creating the video. Here are some tips for making videos like Dave: Playlist Notice Dave opted to create a playlist…
Set Up an iPad Without a Credit Card
At a math conference where the teachers were handed iPads, one teacher did not want to set up her iPad with a Credit Card. It seemed that we have to enter either a credit card number or put in a gift card. However, she did not want to do either. Thank you to @techcoor who…
iPad for Algebra Teachers Resources
This week I was working with middle school algebra teachers who all received iPads. Below is the spreadsheet of some sample apps I put together. The second tab has some resources for them to check out.
Blek Game – Learn by Failure
Recently I downloaded the Blek game onto my iOS device (android is coming). I have really enjoyed playing this game due to it’s unique gameplay. The objective is to draw a pattern with an ink line and to hit all of the colored dots. The pattern you draw loops infinitely. The line will bounce off…
iPad Keyboard Tips
Keyboard Tips for the iPad Split the Keyboard Split the Keyboard by placing your thumbs in the middle of the on screen keyboard and pulling your thumbs toward the edge of the iPad. You are making contact with the iPad the whole time. You can move the keyboard up and down by holding your finger…
iPad Tip: Email Yourself
My trick for getting things onto my iPad… I email it to myself. If you send yourself a Word document or PowerPoint (or other file types) you can hold your finger down on the attachment and launch it on the iPad.
Draw Your Slides with Paper 53
Recently Kids Discover posted my article on 5 Tips for Better Presentation Slides. One of the suggestions I gave was to draw your own slides in Paper 53. This helps you to ensure that you have the perfect image to go along with your message, and your presentation looks unique. Amy Burvall Amy Burvall does…
Guided Access on the iPad
My little one was playing around on the iPad this morning. He does not know to not touch the home button since it will exit him out of the application. In the classroom if we are using an iPad as a station we may want help students stay focused on the app we are…
Using the Kindle App
I have found that it is cheaper to purchase books through the Kindle bookstore rather than iBooks. I also have multiple devices including a Nexus 10 tablet and a Nexus 7 tablet. By purchasing books on Kindle I can access the books on my iPad, Nexus devices and the web. While reading on the…
Apple Distinguished Educator
Here is my video for the Apple Distinguished Educator program. This will be a great opportunity for me to learn and contribute to a community of amazing educators. Fingers crossed!!!
Literature Book Covers for iPads
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year there was no shortage of cases being displayed. Walking by the m edge booth I was excited to see iPad cases that featured classic book covers. Unfortunately I had to be in Vegas over my anniversary while my wonderful husband was at home. His favorite book…
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