Top 5 Take-Aways: Apple Educator Training
- Shared Photo Streams: A shared album for photos and videos. Participants can 'like' and add comments for real-time feedback.
- iTunesU: Create an interactive course with multimedia, discussions, and turn in assignments with an LMS optimized for the iPad.
- One Best Thing: Free iBooks for teachers created by Apple Distinguished Educators.
- Interactive Keynote presentations: Engage your students at a whole new level, (also possible with PowerPoint & Google Slides).
- Create a Culture of Learning: Instead of “Yes, but…” try “Yes, and….” If you are sharing with adults, be cognizant of adult learning strategies. Consider trying a collaborative Keynote!
What’s The Big Deal About Twitter?
Twitter is a great way for Educators to:
*Twitter gossip* : Will character count increase? What will this mean for your Twitter feed? Mixed emotions about this possibility! Read about it here.
If you are just getting started with Twitter, it's okay to lurk. Watch how hashtags are used, learn about shorthand, get comfortable, and know you can’t read everything. Find a topic that is interesting to you and follow the hashtag.
- Connect with others.
- Get inspired to try new ideas.
- Share their story.
- Find all sorts of resources.
*Twitter gossip* : Will character count increase? What will this mean for your Twitter feed? Mixed emotions about this possibility! Read about it here.
If you are just getting started with Twitter, it's okay to lurk. Watch how hashtags are used, learn about shorthand, get comfortable, and know you can’t read everything. Find a topic that is interesting to you and follow the hashtag.
Picture by Craig Badura (@mrbadura)
Organizational Tools
Automation Tools
Twitter Chats:
- Tweetdeck: Website, Chrome Store, iTunes
- Flipboard: Website, iTunes, Google Play, Windows
- Nuzzel: Website, iTunes, Google Play
Automation Tools
- IFTTT: Website, Google Play
- Buffer: Website, iTunes, Google Play
Twitter Chats:
- There are many Twitter chats. See a list here.
- Participate Learning is a great new tool for Twitter chats
Tech Nuggets
Music Memos by Apple is a free app that lets you record quick ideas for music. The app analyzes your recording and applies a drumbeat and a bass line. Read more about it here.
The Royole-X Smart Mobile is the smallest theater system ever. A foldable headset with noise-canceling headphones and goggles. The Royole-X even has customizable, prescription vision controls so you can relax, glasses free. Check out the website here.
The Royole-X Smart Mobile is the smallest theater system ever. A foldable headset with noise-canceling headphones and goggles. The Royole-X even has customizable, prescription vision controls so you can relax, glasses free. Check out the website here.
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