ipad app - The next Sal Khan?

Following on from my previous blogpost, I also received an interesting article about a new ipad app ~ Educreations Interactive Whiteboard. What sets this app apart from existing apps , is its functionality; it is the first recordable whiteboard screen app for the ipad. You can resize photos and its very easy to write on!

Like to know more - Click on this link to read the review.

Enjoy

Bron

Happy Holidays from the Flipped Classroom

What I love most about the holidays is having the time to read some of the daily links that I receive.
Most you of you know that I am a huge advocate for the "Flipped Classroom" , today I was sent a visual of data . The data truly supports rationale that educators understand, providing the students the time in class to learn through activity.

For authentic examples, here are some interesting links:

1. 15 Schools using Flipped Classrooms.

2. How a flipped classroom actually works

Created by Knewton and Column Five Media

ipads in the skies - Pilot ipads?

Its truly amazing the information available on the twitter. A member of my personal learning network shared this article last week . Its interesting from several viewpoints firstly, that the aviation industry with all of its high tech. planes and and gadgetry required flights crews to manage up to 35 lbs. of charts, printouts etc on a flight and secondly to trial and transition from a paper based system to implementing ipads!

Pretty Amazing, to read more click on this link.

Happy Holidays,

Enjoy

Inkling ...

Four years ago when I was invested as an Apple Distinguised Educator (Class of 2007 in Asia) , I had the amazing opportunity to meet Matt MacInnis. At the time Matt spearheaded the China region for Apple, so it was no surprise that a few months ago I began to receive links to an amazing app - INKLING. A company founded by Matt ( who is also the CEO).

One look at INKLING's website, (http://www.inkling.com/) entices you to explore further.

The features, downloadable free chapters, quizzes and notes are an amazing feature.

In a short timeframe, INKLING has received numerous accolades from industry. Please take the time to view Inklings site, you won't be disappointed.

Resources:
1. Mindshift Resource: http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/12/blowing-out-the-digital-book-as-we-know-it/
2. Inkling http://www.inkling.com/