Think Different #36
Resources for the Week of October 15, 2017
Create PDFs From Almost Any App With iOS
How to Add Folders to Favorites List in Files for iOS
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How to Scan QR Codes with iPhone or iPad in iOS 11
- Open the Camera app on the iPhone or iPad, or swipe to open Camera from the device lock screen
- Point the camera viewfinder at the QR code you wish to scan
- Hold the camera steady for a moment until a little notification pops up on the top of the screen demonstrating the action of the scanned QR code, and tap on that notification to perform the action (visit a website, app store, etc)
Note you do not need to press the capture or shutter button, just pointing the camera and holding it steady at the QR code is sufficient to read it with iPhone or iPad.
In the example here, a QR code is used to direct the QR code scanner to a website (osxdaily.com), and thus tapping on the notification at the top of the screen will open the website in Safari on the iPhone or iPad.
Try it out yourself, it’s very simple.
Thanks to OSX Daily for this tip
Tool for simple video editing
TYPITO gives you options to control the length of time each image in your video is displayed. That was not easy in Animoto. There are options for font sizes, styles, and colors to put on your images and clips.
Just upload a picture or a video clip, add your title for your project. Then add more images and video clips. Control how long each item is displayed in your video. Typito has lots of options for your text placement and style with your images and videos. You can upload your own audio or use some of the music provided in the TYPITO library.
When you complete your TYPITO videos, they can be downloaded to your computer, uploaded to your YouTube account, or shared via social media.
Creating a conversational type poll/discussion
Rethink surveys.
Use natural language to engage users.
Aquainted chat interface is instantly familiar to users and works perfectly on mobile devices. The lower barrier to entry makes completing a survey a breeze.
Analyse your results
Results are instantly fed through to your dashboard. More results means better, more reliable data.
Poll creation made simple
Say goodbye to over complicated survey creators. We have kept things simple and efficient to get you started as quickly and easily as possible.
Website: https://getacquainted.co
Please give it a try and tell me what you want to learn more about in these weekly newsletters: https://getacquainted.co/widget/c26a84d6-239d-406b-8a42-668ad0ad90eb
A little help with Google Drive
Google Drive – a complete user guide.
https://www.plusyourbusiness.com/google-drive-complete-user-guide/
Create a Google Drive Folder for Each Student
http://www.alicekeeler.com/2015/12/01/create-a-google-drive-folder-for-each-student/
5 ADVANCED Google Docs Challenges
Earlier I posted 5 challenges for each of the 5 Google Docs options in Google Drive. These were for teachers new to Google Docs. Here are 5 more challenges for the more practiced users.
Learn to teach in the PowerZone at iPad iCamp Day
We had a planning session the other day and, oh my goodness, it is going to be an awe-inspiring day of learning. You are going to do an app-amazing race, learn to teach in the PowerZone, discover how to EMPOWER yourself and your students. This day will be the best PD you have ever had.
I hope you will join us for this extraordinary day of learning. In fact, the Junior High school in the video, Deer Park Junior High just learned this week that they were selected as an Apple Distinguished School.
iPad iCamp Day
This is the 5th year we have offered iPad iCamp Day in the College of Education at Kansas State University. This year, we have a wonderful workshop presenter. I have gotten to know Keyy over the last 6 years and oh my goodness, what a gem. Kelly is full of energy, knowledgeable, organized and spends her time helping teachers integrate technology in her district.
I hope you will join us in a beautiful new Harvard style lecture hall in the brand new business building. This room is state of the art, comfortable, and every seat has power and USB ports.
- Friday, January 12, 2018
- Where: 1088 Business Building, Kansas State University
- Cost: $60 (includes lunch) space is limited
- Registration Opens Oct. 13 http://coe.k-state.edu/events/ipad-camp.html
- KSU Education Majors: Earn 6 Professional Points
To register individually, please click “Sign In” on the left side of the screen. New Customers will need to hit “Create Profile” and Returning Customers will need to log in with their username and password. New Customers will then need to fill out the account form and click “Submit” at the bottom. Then they will need to make sure their name shows up under the event, if not select it from the drop down and then click “Checkout”. Then select a lunch choice from the drop down and indicate any dietary requirements or special accommodations. Then click “Continue”. Then choice the payment option you want and then click “Next”. Once at the Summary Review page, click “Submit Order.” If you are registering more than one person, follow the process for each person. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Conference Registration Office, (785) 532-5569 or emailregistration@ksu.edu .
Join us with your iPad for an innovative, inspiring day to ignite your creativity! Make plans now to attend a full-day workshop focused on iPad apps supporting communication, productivity, teaching, and learning.
iPad Camp will be a refreshing day of ideas and activities to help teachers be more productive in their classroom and organized in lesson planning. No more sticky notes stuck here and there. We'll look at teaching and learning with iPads and be reminded of best instructional practices to engage and enhance student learning. We'll finish with reflection ideas on the iPads that will help with planning for the next lesson.
What’s hAPPening in your class? Come and discover how powerful iPad apps can bring collaboration and creativity into your classroom. Find your classroom “ POWER ZONE ” while students connect to content.
EMPOWER, INSPIRE and INTEGRATE technology in a way that can enhance how you teach and how students learn. It is about creating not just consumption. Come and be inspired.
Our Presenter, Kelly Grigg
Kelly Grigg is an Instructional Technology Specialist for Deer Park ISD in Deer Park, Texas (Houston) where she has spent her entire 23-year career. After teaching at the elementary level and earning her MS in Instructional Technology, Kelly served as a Campus Technology Integration Specialist for over a decade training teachers and working with students at the elementary level. Now, as the Instructional Technology Specialist Leader for her district, Kelly is part of an AMAZING team that helps to integrate technology into district curriculum and professionally develop teachers grades PreK12.
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