3 Tools for Creating Augmented Reality for iPad

Augmented Reality seems popular at the moment although many people think it is still beyond our reach as content providers. This has changed recently with the development of a new range of Apps that allow you to implement AR features on your iPad. Have a look at the three we have featured here for a peek at the way educational information could be presented. If you know of other please let us know so we can include them in the list.1. Junaio - FREEThe new junaio 3.0 elevates the iPad 2 camera capability to a new level. Point your camera at whatever it is you want information on. This "Scan the World" feature can recognize pictures, QR codes and...

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iOS 5 download without computer

My iPad 2 is running iOS 4.3. Now I want to update the device to the new OS. How to download iOS 5 straight onto the iPad without a Mac or PC? Unfortunately, you can't. You need a Mac/PC to get the initial iOS 5, and use iTunes to upgra...

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Shutterstock for iPad

Shutterstock for iPad is a photography app that provides an incredibly impressive way to search, browse and organize more than 16 million beautiful stock photos, illustrations, and vectors. You are able to view high-res preview images, and share lightboxes of images via Twitter, Facebook and email.The app is amazing and fast. It's a great way to explore the library , pull together lightboxes and...

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Augmented Reality for Classrooms

AUSTRALIAN researchers aim to build toolkits for teachers to help them use augmented reality techniques in the classroom.Increasingly used in games, but equally applicable to education, augmented reality combines the real and the virtual. Viewed through a tablet computer's camera, computer visualisations can be grafted on to real-world objects.University of Canberra Teaching and Learning Centre senior lecturer Danny Munnerley said the project would look at developing mobile augmented reality kits to enable teachers to create tailored learning opportunities. The team also aimed to encourage augmented reality projects across all disciplines...

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iPad Apps for Watching Video

The majority of these free Apps only work in the US, however the last App - Air Video is available everywhere. Netflix XFinity ABC TW Cable TV Optimum Hulu Plus Vevo PBS Watch ESPN Air Video...

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iOS 5.0.1 brings multitasking gestures to original iPad

The iOS 5.0.1 will bring multitasking gestures to the original iPad, such as use four or five fingers to swipe left or right between apps. Thess new features will help you much easier and faster to do things on original iPad.The iOS 5.0.1 also fix the iPad 2 Passcode bypass security issue and battery life issu...

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iOS 5 calendar today not update in month view

My iPad calendar worked fine in the monthly view. After installed iOS5, the refresh of the today "blue box" at 00:00 am is not working and doesn't update at day change. To get the calendar updated, I have to change to week view.How to fix the calendar issueUnsync with wifi and unsync with calendar, and then sync with calendar to reinsta...

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Cannot open rented movies on iPad iOS 5

I rent 6 movies on iPad 2 runnning iOS 5 today. When I want to watch them, I get the error message "cannot open". But the rented videos are working on my other iPad with iOS 4.3.I think there is an iOS5 issue with authenticating the rental time frame. Just log into a WiFi network and play the movies again. Works for ...

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Creating Books on the iPad

Book Creator for iPad: $7.49The simple way to create your own beautiful iBooks, right on the iPad. Read them in iBooks, send them to your friends, or submit them to the iBookstore. Ideal for children’s picture books, photo books, art books, cook books, manuals, textbooks, and the list goes on.http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/book-creator-for-ipad/id442378070?mt=8eBook Creator: $4.49‘eBook Creator’ is a simple and easy ebook creation application. It's interface is designed for all ages and skill levels so that young kids are able to make ebooks using the app. Good quality ebooks using the  image brightness/contrast adjustment, voice recording,...

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SoundCloud for iPad

SoundCloud is the popular social music network app that lets you capture and publish your audio clips from your iPad. You are able to quickly record a voice using the microphone, listen to tracks and comment on waveforms. It's very similar to its Mac App.SoundCloud app is cool and simple to use. With the social features of the service, you can comment on a track right from your device and share...

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TV Shows button lost after iOS 5 upgrade

After I upgraded my iPad to iOS 5, the video files show up under TV Shows in iTunes, but the TV Shows button is missing in the Video App on iPad. I can't see my TV Shows and there is only my movies. That's a clumsy upgarde.To get them to show up in the TV section, you have to put in the Season #. You can do a search for them, you will find them and play them on your iPad. This is an Apple iss...

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Ambitious iOS Apps - Fraser Speirs

This is an interesting article and subsequent list from Fraser Speirs about Apps that are pushing the boundaries around iOS 5. Some of these Apps are the obvious ones and not all of them are specifically educational but it makes for a great list. It also gives us, the consumers a set of higher standards to be expecting from Apps developers. If we have the capability to use these new features then we should not just be expecting them we should be demanding them - especially those features that make the learning experience richer or deeper for our students.I like all of these and would add one myself that I stumbled on the other day - Gamebook...

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Codify for iPad - easy code editor

Codify is a beautiful touch-based code editor. With the app, you can easily create, edit and run code on the iPad. It's very useful for beginning programmers.Codify offers a full featured vector graphics and image renderer, and many fantastic example projects to learn from, such as Snake, Pong games. Unfortunately, you can not actually export your code into an executable file.Download Codify...

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Zombieville USA 2

Zombieville USA 2 is a zombie shooter game that lets you fight hordes of zombies again. The game features pick-up-and-play arcade action, iCloud support, and wireless Co-op multiplayer via bluetooth or WiFi.This app is awesome but overly complicated. I don't like the wheel control things. Levels are timed. This is definitely not an upgrade to the original. Now I go to play the first...

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Simple Passcode not working after iOS 5 updated

I had installed iOS 5 on my iPad 2 and it worked fine for awhile. Today I noted that the usual passcode didn't work to login and was completely messed up, but I didn't change the passcode.I tried using my "exchange" password which I used to set up my "Exchange" account on my iPad so I could access my work calendars and email. My iPad unlocked. Then I went to Setting, turned on "Simple Password",...

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Codify: Coding for the iPad Made Simple

10 out of 10 for this one. Codify was released on Wednesday, 26 October 2011 for US$7.99 / AU$8.49.We recently posted about Apps for Building Apps and by coincidence a new App was released less than a week later. It looks so good it would have been included in the first post so we thought it deserved a mention.Codify is a platform that game designers, educators and students can use to create games or simulations. Codify allows users to build and play interactive games and simulations directly on their device. It was developed by three Australian guys from Adelaide - Simeon Nasilowski, John Millard and Dylan Sale. Kudos guys, love...

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Stella and Sam Story Pack for iPad

Stella and Sam Story Pack is a new kids app which includes an animated 10 minute story with three mini games. Each adventure features fullscreen animation, fun and simple games, and quick navigation by chapter. It helps children discover the world and spark their imaginations.My 3 year old daughter has fallen in love with Stella and Sam. The app is beautifully done and cute for small children,...

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How to split on-screen keyboard on iPad iOS 5

In iOS 5, you are able to split the on-screen keyboard. That 's very useful when your iPad is in landscape mode. The new feature works on both the original iPad and iPad 2.How to split the on-screen keyboard* Bring up the keyboard from within any app. * Use a finger from each hand on the keyboard, and then tap and pull your fingers outwards.* Once you've done, the keyboard will quickly split,...

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35 sites for iPads in the Classroom Resources

Here is a fantastic list of 35 sites you can use when using the iPad in a classroom. The list was compiled by Julie Greller a Media Specialist  with over 20 years experience. She has found some really clever sites with lots of ideas for using the iPad in the classroom. This would make for some light weekend reading. Enjoy!http://mediaspecialistsguide.blogspot.com/2011/10/38-sites-on-using-ipads-in-classroom.html#.Tqta02Bv...

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Apps for the serious Filmmakers

The guys over at Filmmakeriq has put together an excellent list of 22 Apps for the really serious Filmmakers amongst us. These would be perfect for all those short film contests and competitions that students are eligible for. iMovie is the one App that we are all familiar with but that is really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Apps for making quality professional quality films on the iPad or iPhone. Check out their article but make sure that you check out the rest of their Filmmakeriq site, it has some really interesting articles on pre and post production as well as the screenwriting process.The iPad2 and iPhone 4 have taken the...

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Extra practice with ten frames and number sentences

This week my students began using ten frames in math. Students used math counters and ten frame worksheets to add numbers 1-10. We did a few math practice pages throughout the week, but I noticed a few students still needed some additional practice opportunities.Using the iPad and the Drawing Pad App, students created their own ten frames to demonstrate their understanding. Initially, students created their own number problems. They illustrated the ten frame and wrote a corresponding number sentence. At the end of the practice time, I asked all students to create a ten frame that represented the number “8″. Students then took a screen shot...

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