1600 by the White House Historical Association - Augmented Reality Fun
The White House's "1600" is a new way for kids and playful Americans of all ages to learn about what happens at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. All you need to do is tap "Start" and point your camera at George Washington (on the one dollar bill).
Built through a collaboration with the White House Historical Association and Nexus Studios, the app’s aim is to educate and inspire the youngest Americans to learn more about the White House's role in our democracy. Our hope is that whether it is experienced on a teacher's desk or dining room table, kids walk away from "1600" with a better sense of the institution and its purpose. Not to mention, a smile.
Tip: Move your phone around to explore from different angles, and touch the Oval Office to reveal a surprise.
Built through a collaboration with the White House Historical Association and Nexus Studios, the app’s aim is to educate and inspire the youngest Americans to learn more about the White House's role in our democracy. Our hope is that whether it is experienced on a teacher's desk or dining room table, kids walk away from "1600" with a better sense of the institution and its purpose. Not to mention, a smile.
Tip: Move your phone around to explore from different angles, and touch the Oval Office to reveal a surprise.
Curiosity-Essential Knowledge & Daily Facts - Addicting!
Join the millions of people who are getting smarter every day with the Curiosity app. It’s the best way to explore infographics, articles, and videos that keep your brain sharp. Plus, it’s free!
At Curiosity, we believe knowledge is power. That’s why we’ve made it easy — and more fun than ever — to educate yourself on topics that interest you most. Whether you have a love for art history, science news, technology, nature, or space exploration — you’ll discover weird facts that leave you wanting more.
Spend an afternoon brushing up on discoveries about the universe. Explore exercising tips for your next trip to the gym. Learn about the world’s oldest restaurant. Or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, unearth how you can swim between two continents.
It doesn't matter if you’re looking for answers to trivia questions or a quick conversation-starter, or if you just want to prove a friend wrong — Curiosity’s free knowledge database will challenge you to get smarter and keep learning.
Learn more at curiosity.com.
At Curiosity, we believe knowledge is power. That’s why we’ve made it easy — and more fun than ever — to educate yourself on topics that interest you most. Whether you have a love for art history, science news, technology, nature, or space exploration — you’ll discover weird facts that leave you wanting more.
- READ: Find short-form articles that will inspire you and ignite your natural curiosity. Our daily, informative explorations have something for everyone.
- WATCH: Learn quickly with smart videos from handpicked, educational content creators — essential for feeding your brain.
- REACT: Like or save the interesting facts that move you. Then, easily share your new knowledge with friends and family.
Spend an afternoon brushing up on discoveries about the universe. Explore exercising tips for your next trip to the gym. Learn about the world’s oldest restaurant. Or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, unearth how you can swim between two continents.
It doesn't matter if you’re looking for answers to trivia questions or a quick conversation-starter, or if you just want to prove a friend wrong — Curiosity’s free knowledge database will challenge you to get smarter and keep learning.
Learn more at curiosity.com.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/curiosity-explore-facts-improve/id1000848816?mt=8
Bear - beautiful writing app for notes and prose - Amazing!
Bear is a beautiful, flexible writing app for crafting notes and prose.
KEEP CONTROL: Link notes to each other to build a body of work. Use hashtags to organize for the way you think. And yet, all notes are stored in plain, portable text.
WRITE YOUR WAY: Bear is perfect for everything from quick notes, to code snippets, to in-depth essays. A focus mode helps you concentrate, and advanced Markdown and other markup options are an online writer's best friend. Full in-line image support brings your writing to life, and keep yourself on task by adding todos to individual notes.
Bear's simple tools take the effort out of writing, whether you need to hit specific word counts and reading times, or you need to convert your writing into PDF and Word docs. With Bear's custom markup shortcuts, you can add style and links with just a tap or keystroke.
Bear works on your devices, so you can write wherever inspiration strikes. Use todos to stay on task across every device.
SEARCH ALL THE THINGS: Bear can instantly search all your notes, but it can also focus on specific things with Search Triggers. Use @task to find all your todos, @tagged “ideas” to find your notes that are waiting to blossom, or @files to find all notes with attachments.
BEAR FEATURES AT A GLANCE
• Rich previews while writing so you see prose, not code
• In-line support for images and photos
• Advanced Markup Editor that supports and highlights over 20 programming languages
• Use Cross-Note Links to build a body of work, quickly reference other notes, and more
• Quickly add todos to individual notes to keep yourself on task
• Multiple export options including HTML, PDF, DOCX, MD, JPG, and more
• Smart Data Recognition of elements like links, emails, addresses, colors, and more to come
• Hashtags to quickly find and organize notes however you like
• One-tap formatting on iPhone and iPad with a custom shortcut bar
• Focus Mode hides notes and other options when it matters
• All your notes are stored in plain text for the ultimate in portability
• Effortless, secure, and private multi-device sync via iCloud
• Regular updates to keep you and your writing current
KEEP CONTROL: Link notes to each other to build a body of work. Use hashtags to organize for the way you think. And yet, all notes are stored in plain, portable text.
WRITE YOUR WAY: Bear is perfect for everything from quick notes, to code snippets, to in-depth essays. A focus mode helps you concentrate, and advanced Markdown and other markup options are an online writer's best friend. Full in-line image support brings your writing to life, and keep yourself on task by adding todos to individual notes.
Bear's simple tools take the effort out of writing, whether you need to hit specific word counts and reading times, or you need to convert your writing into PDF and Word docs. With Bear's custom markup shortcuts, you can add style and links with just a tap or keystroke.
Bear works on your devices, so you can write wherever inspiration strikes. Use todos to stay on task across every device.
SEARCH ALL THE THINGS: Bear can instantly search all your notes, but it can also focus on specific things with Search Triggers. Use @task to find all your todos, @tagged “ideas” to find your notes that are waiting to blossom, or @files to find all notes with attachments.
BEAR FEATURES AT A GLANCE
• Rich previews while writing so you see prose, not code
• In-line support for images and photos
• Advanced Markup Editor that supports and highlights over 20 programming languages
• Use Cross-Note Links to build a body of work, quickly reference other notes, and more
• Quickly add todos to individual notes to keep yourself on task
• Multiple export options including HTML, PDF, DOCX, MD, JPG, and more
• Smart Data Recognition of elements like links, emails, addresses, colors, and more to come
• Hashtags to quickly find and organize notes however you like
• One-tap formatting on iPhone and iPad with a custom shortcut bar
• Focus Mode hides notes and other options when it matters
• All your notes are stored in plain text for the ultimate in portability
• Effortless, secure, and private multi-device sync via iCloud
• Regular updates to keep you and your writing current
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1016366447?ls=1&mt=8
PEAK- Brain Training - we all need a little!
It’s time to play smarter and feel sharper with Peak, the app that was chosen as Best App 2014 in over 24 countries around the world. Join millions of brain trainers worldwide and see what the fuss is all about.
Reach Peak performance with over 40 unique games, each one developed by neuroscientists and game experts to challenge your cognitive skills and push you further. Use Coach, the personal trainer for your brain, to find the right workout for you at the right time. Choose from Coach’s best recommendations to push your skills to the max. Or take contextual workouts like Coffee Break if you’re short on time. Coach will help you track your progress using in-depth insights and keep you going when you need it most.
Play for free or upgrade to Pro and get the best brain training experience available.
Reach Peak performance with over 40 unique games, each one developed by neuroscientists and game experts to challenge your cognitive skills and push you further. Use Coach, the personal trainer for your brain, to find the right workout for you at the right time. Choose from Coach’s best recommendations to push your skills to the max. Or take contextual workouts like Coffee Break if you’re short on time. Coach will help you track your progress using in-depth insights and keep you going when you need it most.
Play for free or upgrade to Pro and get the best brain training experience available.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/peak-brain-training/id806223188?mt=8
HDI: Human Development Index & Country Facts - Captivating
The Human Development Index (HDI) and country facts app. A great reference for the latest HDI and lots of country facts (growth, IHDI - inequality, gender inequality, GDI - gender development, poverty, health, education, economy, public spending, social, security, international integration, environment and population) of the world. Good to travel abroad as well as to increase your knowledge of your country and the world out there. FREE
Simply fascinating!!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hdi-human-development-index/id874211126?mt=8
Gravity Sketch: Making 3D creation fun, free and enjoyable
ith Gravity Sketch, create beautiful 3D models in a matter of seconds. Characters, planes, spaceships, furniture, glassware, rings, pendants everything that you build can be 3D printed in plastic, metal or ceramics.
We are determined to empower everyone to create. We have designed a simple set of powerful tools for you to create just about any idea in 3D. Making it as easy as doodling on a piece of paper. By hand sketching your creations you will develop your own style.
Unleash your imagination!
We are determined to empower everyone to create. We have designed a simple set of powerful tools for you to create just about any idea in 3D. Making it as easy as doodling on a piece of paper. By hand sketching your creations you will develop your own style.
Unleash your imagination!
- SHARE: Share your 3D sketches through Sketchfab or make amazing images to share on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc.
- EXPORT: By exporting in .obj format, your 3D sketch is good to go for importing into other packages and taking your creation to the next level.
- 3D PRINT: Make it real with Shapeways. With the click of a button send your 3D sketch to print and get it in a matter of days on the post.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gravity-sketch/id951861015?mt=8
Website: https://www.gravitysketch.com
Yousician-Your personal music teacher
YOUSICIAN - the fast, fun way to learn, play and master the piano, guitar, bass or ukulele. Enjoy thousands of songs on your REAL INSTRUMENT!
(supports acoustic and electric instruments)
Yousician is your personal music tutor for the digital age. Learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever you want. The app listens to you play and gives instant feedback on your accuracy and timing. Our curriculum, designed by expert music teachers, will help musicians of all levels improve, from complete beginners to professionals.
Step-by-step video tutorials guide you through each lesson. Fun and addictive gameplay tracks your progress and keeps you motivated to practice and learn. You’ll be amazed how fast your skills advance. So go grab your guitar, bass or ukulele, or go sit at your piano or keyboard, and start playing now!
Who is this for?
• Pianists, Guitarists, Bass & Ukulele players
• Complete beginners
• Advanced & professional musicians
• Music teachers
What is included?
• Over 1,500 missions & exercises, with hundreds of videos, covering all the skills you need: sight reading sheet music, classical and pop songs for Piano, and for Guitar and ukulele you’ll learn chords, strumming, melodies, lead, fingerpicking and more.
• Yousician also teaches you music theory and Includes special trainers for each skill & chord.
• A Weekly Challenge, where you can compete with friends and millions of Yousicians worldwide.
(supports acoustic and electric instruments)
Yousician is your personal music tutor for the digital age. Learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever you want. The app listens to you play and gives instant feedback on your accuracy and timing. Our curriculum, designed by expert music teachers, will help musicians of all levels improve, from complete beginners to professionals.
Step-by-step video tutorials guide you through each lesson. Fun and addictive gameplay tracks your progress and keeps you motivated to practice and learn. You’ll be amazed how fast your skills advance. So go grab your guitar, bass or ukulele, or go sit at your piano or keyboard, and start playing now!
Who is this for?
• Pianists, Guitarists, Bass & Ukulele players
• Complete beginners
• Advanced & professional musicians
• Music teachers
What is included?
• Over 1,500 missions & exercises, with hundreds of videos, covering all the skills you need: sight reading sheet music, classical and pop songs for Piano, and for Guitar and ukulele you’ll learn chords, strumming, melodies, lead, fingerpicking and more.
• Yousician also teaches you music theory and Includes special trainers for each skill & chord.
• A Weekly Challenge, where you can compete with friends and millions of Yousicians worldwide.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yousician-your-personal-music/id959883039?mt=8
Website: http://yousician.com
CreativeLive-best online creative education platform
CreativeLive is the world’s largest and best online creative education platform, with more than 10 million students and 2 billion minutes of video consumed on its platform. CreativeLive classes are taught by the world’s top experts — Pulitzer, Grammy, and Oscar winners, New York Times bestselling authors, thought leaders and legendary entrepreneurs. Photographers, designers and artists teach skills and provide tips and tricks, creative ideas and inspiration in classes, tutorials, videos, interviews and courses.
Learn and get inspired from 1,500+ curated classes in:
- Photo & Video
- Art & Design
- Music & Audio
- Craft & Maker
- Money & Life
ON AIR CLASSES - free online classes-All 5 channels, with full class broadcasts 24 hours a day for free. Non-stop learning direct from our studio.
FREE LESSON OF THE DAY-Get one free lesson of your choice - every day. Get your daily fix and start a creative habit. Unleash your creativity through challenges and exercises. We would love to see your projects, art work and student work.
There’s a creator in all of us.
Learn and get inspired from 1,500+ curated classes in:
- Photo & Video
- Art & Design
- Music & Audio
- Craft & Maker
- Money & Life
ON AIR CLASSES - free online classes-All 5 channels, with full class broadcasts 24 hours a day for free. Non-stop learning direct from our studio.
FREE LESSON OF THE DAY-Get one free lesson of your choice - every day. Get your daily fix and start a creative habit. Unleash your creativity through challenges and exercises. We would love to see your projects, art work and student work.
There’s a creator in all of us.
Think Different Resources
Cyndi Kuhn
Weekly resources are archived at http://www.cyndikuhn.info under Weekly Resources
Email: cyndidk@ksu.edu
Website: http://www.cyndikuhn.info
Location: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, United States
Phone: 785-532-5812
Twitter: @cyndidannerkuhn