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ipod touch review
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...
Minggu, 30 Oktober 2011
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...
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",...
Sabtu, 29 Oktober 2011
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...
Jumat, 28 Oktober 2011
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,...
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,...
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...
Kamis, 27 Oktober 2011
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...
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...
Rabu, 26 Oktober 2011
iPad Safari cache problem after iOS 5 installed
There is an annoying problem in Safari on my iPad 2 since updated to iOS 5. When I navigate to a web page that I have visited recently, I am taken to an old version of the page displaying more recently-posted content. The Safari just loads the page from its cache. I tap Setting > Safari > Clear History > Clear Cookies and Data, but not working.I think the Safari is loading some old cached...
Stuck on Find my iPad while configuring iOS5
I was stuck on the "Find my iPad" while configuring my iPad with iOS 5. When I tried to choose either "find my ipad" or "not find my ipad" and then touch the "NEXT" button in the screen, nothing happened. That's annoying.The update procedure to iOS 5 is confusing. Go back to do the whole procedure again. Works for ...
Selasa, 25 Oktober 2011
Scoop.it - Another Curation Tool
I love the way that so many people are now curating their own version of the web. This means that people with similar interests or needs can follow a number of sites where people have collected meaningful and relevant information into one place. We have posted before about Pearltrees - an excellent way for groups or individuals to curate great info from the vastness that is the web. Another tool that is gaining in popularity is Scoop.it. This is similar to Paper.li in layout and allows for a quick browse of a vast number of articles. If you find one that seems to be on a relevant topic you simply click on it and it takes you directly to the full...
Senin, 24 Oktober 2011
TomTom app 1.9 now optimized for iPad
The popular TomTom navigation app on the iPhone has finally been optimized for the iPad. With an update, the app adds native iPad support, most up-to-date maps and an improved interface.The TomTom U.S. & Canada for iPad brings enhanced screen resolution, sharpened graphics and full screen display. I mount my iPad to the car's dashboard and it works great. To save money, iPad 2 Wi-Fi only users...
Cannot enable automatic downloads on iPad
I can't enable Automatic downloads on my iPad 2 iOS 4.3.3. I go to Setting > Store, and turn on Automatic Downloads for Music, Apps and Books. The buttons switch to ON for 6 seconds and then they turn themselves off. Try restarting and syncing with Mac, but still not working. How to resolve the issue?On your iPad, just sign out of your iTunes account and then sign back in again. That will be...
Apps for Accessing Wikipedia Information
Wikipedia has become an institution on the internet. It is a powerful and free online encyclopedia that is continuously updated and maintained by it’s own contributors. In the last couple of years it has instigated a number of changes that have allowed teachers to feel more comfortable using Wikipedia as a general source of information. It provides articles on almost everything imaginable as well as illustrating these articles with a host of images. Because it is a wiki it is constantly updated, reviewed and referenced.The App Store contains dozens of different Wikipedia apps that are able to access this wealth of information, but some are able...
