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iPad Essentials 101

Posted by STaRT Education Department on May 14, 2012 in Feature, How do I?, iOS, iPads, iTips, Workshop | 0 comments

Setting up Email, Calendar, Contacts and more… A Hands On Training Session Facilitated by STaRT Education If have access to an iPad in your classroom or for personal/professional use, you may want some hands on help getting it set up to do what it does best. In this session we will help you set up district email, calendars and contacts, as well as others. This session will focus on the apps that come built into the iPad and how to get the most from them. It is assumed that you are the primary user of your iPad. You will get the most...

QR Codes in the Classroom

Posted by STaRT Education Department on May 1, 2012 in Feature | 0 comments

I feel like I stumbled upon the holy grail of classroom computing tips. For a decade or more, I have avoided going to websites with younger students because of the difficulty in relaying a URL accurately. Most of the time a great lesson dissolves into frustration and a resolve never to try such a crazy idea again. Now with a tap of the screen and a point of a camera, all my students can be on the right page in seconds. I’ve tried making customized email messages, prefilled with subject line, email address and even portions of text I want...

Creative Classroom Lessons Using Mobile Devices

Posted by STaRT Education Department on Apr 16, 2012 in Apps, Feature, Workshop | 0 comments

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Recommended Apps

Posted by STaRT Education Department on Apr 15, 2012 in Apps, Feature, iPads, mobile2012, Resources | 0 comments

This is a Magazine Style collection of internet resources created by Scoop.it curated by Lisa Johnson of Tech Chef 4 U (Website, App) It is an up-to-date, comprehensive list of resources to help teachers find, and use iOS Apps. Highly Recommended! Click to...

Essential iPad Accessories

Posted by STaRT Education Department on Mar 27, 2012 in Feature, iPads | 0 comments

If you a buying a set of iPads, here are a few ideas about storing, changing and syncing them. Schools that are looking to put together “sets” of iPads should look at this list of essential equipment to include in their plans: 1. iPads are sold at a discount when purchased through Apple Education in sets of 10. 2. Covers: Monoprice.com is a very reasonably priced source for covers. It is important to get a cover that turns the iPad on and off much like the Smart Cover from Apple, but one that also covers the bottom of the...