Apps for Children with Special Needs

This is a great site for locating apps for special needs education. a4cwsn is committed to helping the families and carers of children with special needs and the wider community of educators and therapists who support them, by producing videos that demonstrate how products designed to educate children and build their life skills really work from a user perspective. They have an

10 Apps that are Fun and Innovative for the Classroom

Some apps 'wow' us with their interface. Some apps 'wow' us with the way they connect information. Some just do things in ways that we would never have considered relevant in education. Once we see how students interact with these apps, we can hardly believe how we had our students learn these concepts previously.

Here are some of the apps that I think change the way that students will expect

History Tech Integration: Centennial Walk Project

The Mountain Lakes School District invited students and residents to archive their homes’ history. Together they commemoratde their town’s centennial by creating a digital archive of their community’s unique architectural style and revealed the stories behind their Hapgood homes.Perhaps you have heard the old phrase, “If these wall could talk.” Well, now by using QR Codes, iOS apps, and websites

4 Way Video Calls on iPad

Last month Fring released an iPad optimized version of their app that can do 4-way video calling. Now you can talk to 4 people at once and because the screen is cut in 4 you can see everyone.You can make the video calls over 3G as well as WiFi and as an added bonus, Fring is a multi platform app. You can use it to talk and video chat with your friends even if they have an Android device.I can't

iPhone 4S Camera Is Very Popular on Flickr

iPhone 4S is on the market and in the consumers’ hands for a little more than a month and with all its shortcomings managed to get ahead its competitors, in more than one aspect. The latest news about iPhone 4S’ top performance comes from the photo sharing website Flickr.com. According to recent MacRumor observations, the Camera Finder stats posted on Flickr revealed that iPhone 4S camera

Google just used its Search app to sneak most of Chrome OS onto the iPad

Great news from Google highlighted in an article from Matthew Panzarino over at TheNextWeb. I have had a play with this app and love it. It is super clean and so nice to use. I love that I can incorporate all my pictures, google docs and other google tools so easily on my iPad.http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/google-search/id284815942?mt=8With the announcement of its new Search app, Google gave

10 Reasons Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In Schools

10 Reasons Cell Phones Should Be Allowed In Schools

So, thinking through, here are 10 reasons I think cell phones should be allowed in schools.

Cell Phones Can Save Us MoneyThey are NEARLY ubiquitous and can alleviate some of the strain and cost of our infrastructure.
Cell Phones Can Help Students Be More OrganizedMost students WILL NOT carry a paper planner.  We need to integrate their cell

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Nozomi LT26i First Live Pics

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Nozomi LT26i:
- 1.5 dual core CPU
- 4.3 inch 1280x720 screen (320 DPI)
- 1 GB RAM
- front facing camera
- running Gingerbread 2.3.5
- unique leds that glows in the front and back of the phone


Sony Ericsson XPERIA Nozomi LT26i First Live Pics















In terms of specs, not much is known at the moment. The smartphone is rumored to pack a dual--core CPU, clocked at

Launching the iPhone 4S in China

Since its launch in October, the iPhone 4S has become the most successful smartphone of all time, shifting four million handsets alone in its first weekend. With a full month of sales under its belt for November. Analysts believed that if this flood of popularity continues that by the end of 2011 sales of the iPhone 4S could be as high as 26 million. It means the Apple device could sell the same

iPads in Schools LiveBinder

This is one of the most comprehensive iPad Resources on the net - iPads in Schools Livebinder. Lots of people will already know about this one but if you do not, it is an absolute wealth of resources. Make sure you check all the tabs across the top. Collected and maintained by Mike Fisher it is the one place that I continue to return to ensure that I am up to date with any of the new resources

iPhone is top smartphone in the midst of cell phone workers

Apple laptop battery's iPhone is the top smartphone in the midst of cell phone workers, advent within further on of the struggling BlackBerry, according to a magazine bang.

The iPass inclusive cell phone labor force bang defines a cell phone employee for instance at all hand who uses a cell phone device (including laptops, smartphones, cellphones and tablets) to access networks in support of

Ten Qualities of Top Trial Presentation Professionals

Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson Trial (see video below)Back in the day, when I was the firm-wide in-house TrialConsultant for Brobeck, trial presentation software and technology wereactually quite similar to what we use today – at least with respect to the waythe exhibits are organized and presented in trial. Sure, computers and softwarehave come a long way, but the biggest difference is the

Pen and Touch Inspiration

Wacom is a lot more than just Bamboo Paper and a cool Stylus in funky colours. I was invited to a recent product launch by Wacom Australia. I was interested because I wanted to see if these products could be utilised within a school setting. The launch was really about the new CintiQ 24HD - a beautifully designed interactive pen display on a massive 24" widescreen workspace. This is the flagship

Cell Phone GPS Tracking

The ever-increasing use of cellular and smartphones alters the face of security and emergency awareness in the United States. Today, every cell phone made must be equipped with a GPS receiver to more easily locate those that cannot make outgoing calls due to injury or other impairment. With estimates placing over 70 percent of 911 emergency calls coming from cell phones, the Federal

Experts discuss promise and perils of online access in school

How much student Internet access is just enough? How much is too much? What is the balance between ensuring student safety and teaching ethical use? Should your school's network be an open playground or a walled garden? Common Sense Media and Teaching Matters have brought together a diverse panel of experts to discuss Internet ethics, filtering, the role of instructional technology, legal and

100 Essential iPad Tips and Tricks

Change the way the default apps and the operating system behave, to make them suit your particular needs. You’ll also discover ways to squeeze more functionality out of the default apps.The guys over at tcgeeks.com have put together another great article on the iPad. Where many articles before have focused on the settings and technical aspects of getting the most from your iPad, this article is

How to Improve Education

New Features: Kno iPad Textbooks

The Kno app for iPad is currently only available on the US app store but it is indicative of the growing move and awareness in the need for alternative textbook publishing options. We can only hope that this move is emulated around the world.After scrapping plans to produce an unusual oversized dual-screen educational tablet device, Kno Inc., an educational startup focused on reinventing the

A Day in Trial

There is an increasing interest in using trial presentationsoftware to help persuade jurors in litigation of all types. Once considered the domain of themega-firms with their billion-dollar clients, trial presentation technology hasnow trickled down to the point that it can be used in most any matter. Thedecision is no longer whether or not to use it, but how to get the most out ofit, while

Quixey - App Search Engine

Looking for Apps made easy. Quixey is a App Search Engine - searching multiple platforms of apps. Excellent site based on algorithms that match the purpose of the app rather than  the name.Imagine you want to find the best app for editing photos on your laptop or iPhone. Quixey is an all-platform app directory and functional search engine. Quixey's search finds the best app that does the function

Beginner's Guide to iOS Development: Building your First App - Part 2

An excellent step-by-step procedure for producing a fully-functioning iPhone application. This the second instalment of the App building tutorial from Jake Rocheleau over at Hongkiat.com. It is illustrated the whole way through with screen shots so you know you are doing the right thing.The app, with a tabbed navigation, will convert temperature units and distance units. Don’t worry if you’re

Amazon

Amazon?
I recently asked on Twitter what people's thoughts were about releasing an Android version of Zombieville 2 exclusively through Amazon's app store, rather than Google's android market.

The reason I was considering this is simple - the official android market is a hassle.  I talked about this earlier this year, and it hasn't gotten any better.  The market continues to be plagued by random

Appitic - iPad Apps Curated

Appitic is a great site for finding relevant educational apps. It is easy to navigate and the design is simple and clean. This is my new favourite site for finding apps. For me one of the most important aspects is the way that these guys have organised their apps. Not only have they organised them in traditional key learning areas but they have also generated lists of apps that work within the

Grade 6 Student Explains How He Makes Apps

This is a great TEDxVideo of Thomas Suarez, a Grade 6 student explaining how he goes about developing Apps for iPhone, iPod and iPad. This is a great model for educators to create App developers in their own schools. Content creators as opposed to content consumers is a question we continue to ask ourselves. As Thomas says "sometimes students know more than teachers...with the technology......."

Great iPad PD Session - from BalancEdTech

This is an excellent prepared inservice for staff or students on the iPad. This is a very extensive introductory self contained learning module. Have a look at the comprehensive links that BalancEdTech have included in this 6-12 hour set of iPad Professional Development.This is all your staff would need to start using their iPads in their classrooms with confidence. Check out the rest of their

40 Awesome Science Apps

Check this list for Science Apps from bestcollegesonline.comhttp://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2011/06/15/40-most-awesome-ipad-apps-for-science-students/

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

What's Popular this Week on The Innovative Educator

Here’s the roundup of what's been popular on The Innovative Educator blog this week. Below you’ll see my top weekly posts along with the number of pageviews in the past 7 days. I hope there's something that looks of interest to you.  If it does, check it out. If you’re so inspired leave a comment.6 Ways to Turn Your 1-Computer Classroom Into a Gl...Nov 1, 2011, 2 comments2,279 Pageviews10 Reasons

Incredible Offers on HTC Smartphone Prices in Saudi Arabia

HTC is becoming a very popular smart-phones brand in Saudi Arabia day by day. It is because mobile and smartphone industry is booming world wide. Now you will find more people know about iPhone, BlackBerry, Samsung Galaxy S II and Android operating system. Businesses which are related with mobile or telecom industry using famous Mobile games in their advertising banners like one of the top

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

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’