Sunday, October 9, 2011

Note taking apps on the ipad


I'm often asked by colleagues which hand writing / note taking app I am using , to date believe it or not I have purchased / downloaded a total of at least 8 note-taking apps. I wanted to take the time to try to integrate a few more tools; My requirements were simple, an app that synced with google docs ( as we use this at school), a hand writing option, a handwriting to type recognition and the ability to save pdf and email.

Although many of the apps had the ability to insert images, sync with either Evernote or Dropbox, my tool of choice for this month is Writepad for ipad. Although it does not sync with google docs, there is a PDF and email option. I like the simplicity of the layout and how easy and intuitive it is to use.

As a stylus, I have been using Griffin's Capacitive Stylus for the past 9 months.
It is designed specifically for touch screen devises, it provides precision and is ideal for both left and right handed users. To read more about the Griffin and other stylus, click here to navigate to the website of the Stylus Company.

If you are in Kuala Lumpur, two new Apple accessory stores have now opened near the new Best Denki shop on Level 3. They have a huge range of ipad2 covers, speakers , stylus' etc.
Great for stocking stuffers!

Enjoy


Sunday, September 4, 2011

Amazing Resources at your disposal.



To date, we have been selfish in Grade 6A knowing that we have the ipads daily at our disposal. Home groups have enjoyed Boggle and Scrabble, humanities classes marveled at the ease of use for blogging , a math support class has used them for remedial lessons and during team time 6A students spent some time exploring math and game apps. In October after one more month of piloting, testing network settings and adding apps we will be releasing the set of 25 to classes in the middle school.

I will still be facilitating, updating and adding apps, but now it is the middle school faculty's chance to start doing some research and create their wishlists, that is apps that they would like added for use in their classroom.

As a starting point for research, here are some amazing sites:







Lastly, once you have your wishlist, please come and chat with Bron!