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iA Writer & Byword: iPad writing for minimalists [Brage]

On 03/26/2012, in tools, writing, by Daniel Christian

iA Writer & Byword: iPad writing for minimalists — from ipad.appstorm.net by Sean Brage

Excerpt:

Since the release of the first iPad in 2010, writers of all sorts – bloggers, journalists and journal-keepers alike – have been using Apple’s tablet to take their writing even further.

To that end, developers have been looking to create apps with the post-PC era writer specifically in mind; apps that put the emphasis on simplicity, productivity, and focus rather than seeing who has the longest feature list. Byword and iA Writer are among the best of these apps for the 21st-century writer; jump past the break to see how these two apps compare to one another!

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Avid Studio for iPad

On 03/15/2012, in digital video, media/film, tablets, tools, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Avid Studio for the iPad -- March 2012

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Avid Studio for iPad

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Addendum on 3/16/12:

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soonr.com/scribble — annotate numerous types of files via this tool

On 03/13/2012, in smart classrooms, tools, by Daniel Christian

http://www.soonr.com/scribble/

 

Addendum on 3/20/12:

 

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Vocre — language translation app

On 03/10/2012, in cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, languages and translation, tools, usability, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Vocre -- translation app

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Sketching out a future for the stylus [Boehret]

On 03/08/2012, in art, creativity, tablets, tools, vendors, by Daniel Christian

Sketching out a future for the stylus — from All Things Digital by Katherine Boehret

Excerpt:

I found two styluses to be strong and steady: Targus’s $20 Stylus for iPad and Wacom’s $30 Bamboo Stylus, available in six colors. Both have the same overall design, with a wider body and a clip for attaching to a shirt pocket or some iPad cases.

DSOLUTION2

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DSOLUTION3

The Nomad Compose has brushes at each end.
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Can you hear me now? Some items from pcmag.com re: speakers

On 03/08/2012, in digital audio, productivity / tips and tricks, by Daniel Christian

The best wireless speakers for the new iPad –– from pcmag.com by Will Greenwald
The new iPad looks impressive, but it’s not exactly a mobile device if you need to plug it into speakers to play music. These wireless speakers use Bluetooth or Apple’s AirPlay or to stream your music directly from your tablet.

The highest rated example:
JBL OnBeat Xtreme

JBL OnBeat Xtreme How to buy PC speakers — from pcmag.com by Jamie Lendino, Tim Gideon
Don’t settle for anemic audio from your computer—pump it up with new speakers. Here’s how to find the right set.

Audioengine 5+How to buy the best speaker system for your iPad, iPhone, or iPod — from pcmag.com by Jamie Lendino, Tim Gideon
Whether you’re looking for a sleek wireless speaker packed with features or just a simple way to listen to your iPod or iPhone music out loud, here’s what you need to know to pick the perfect speaker system.

Addendum on 3/15/12 from soundandvisionmag.com

Power to the Speakers: Three New Active Desktop Systems — from soundandvisionmag.com by Daniel Kumin
Can the new computer companions from Audioengine, Audyssey, and Paradigm serve all of your listening needs?

 

Audyssey Media Speakers with Mac

The Audyssey Media Speakers, in a typical application.

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Announced today: Discover Living Actor™ Presenter V2 [Benoît Morel]

On 02/22/2012, in 24x7x365 access, 3D, animation, creativity, digital audio, digital learning, digital video, elearning, engagement / engaging students, Europe, innovation, multimedia, online learning, presentations, productivity / tips and tricks, by Daniel Christian

Discover Living Actor™ Presenter Version 2 -- announced Feb 22, 2012

Per Benoît Morel:

We just launched a new release of Living Actor™ Presenter, a 100% online tool that generates video animations from an audio or text file, automatically animating a high quality 3D full body avatar. This new version is more powerful, offers more multimedia, and is faster to use.

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Lights, camera . . . engagement! Three great tools for classroom video [Peck]

On 02/22/2012, in digital audio, digital video, K-12 related, tools, by Daniel Christian

Lights, camera . . . engagement! Three great tools for classroom video — from Edutopia.org by Ron Peck

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iPad screencasting: Educreations and Explain Everything [Prof. Hacker]

On 02/20/2012, in tools, by Daniel Christian

iPad screencasting: Educreations and Explain Everything — from The Chronicle by Prof. Hacker

Excerpt:

One academic task the iPad lends itself towards is screencasting. After all, the iPad is portable, powerful, and has been used with other presentation mediums (Keynote, PowerPoint, and Prezi) since its release because users have the option to create, save, and share all in one compact and visually-robust device. However, it’s been less obvious how to find screencasting software for the iPad.

Also see:

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educreations.com

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ExplainEverything.com

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Bible cross references between books [OpenBible.info]

On 02/08/2012, in faith, tools, by Daniel Christian

Re-visualizing Cross References (Interactively)

Example:

Cross references between Genesis and Daniel

 

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Announcing the 2012 Media for eLearning – Top Tools Report [Floro; elearningguild.com]

On 02/08/2012, in digital learning, elearning, multimedia, online learning, tools, by Daniel Christian

Announcing the 2012 Media for eLearning - Top Tools Report [elearningguild.com]

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The NMC 2012 Horizon Report for Higher Ed is now out

On 02/07/2012, in 21st century, analytics, digital learning, education technology, educational games / serious games, emerging technologies, machine-to-machine communications, publishing, tools, trends, by Daniel Christian

The NMC 2012 Horizons Report for Higher Ed is now out

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Ghotit: A grammar & spell checker for people with Dyslexia

On 02/03/2012, in accessibility / UDL, tools, by Daniel Christian

ghotit.com -- spelling and grammar checker for people with dyslexia

From DSC:
Ofer Chermesh alerted me to a product of his company called Ghotit. I don’t know much about it, but I wanted to post it here in case folks are looking for a tool such as this.

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Multimedia lectures: Tools for improving accessibility and learning [Bart]

On 01/30/2012, in accessibility / UDL, multimedia, tools, by Daniel Christian

Multimedia lectures: Tools for improving accessibility and learning –– from Faculty Focus by Mary Bart

Excerpt:

College course work is meant to be challenging. The content and the vocabulary used are often unfamiliar to many students. For at-risk learners, the challenges are even greater. In some cases, these students have physical or learning disabilities that create accessibility issues, other times the challenges may be the result of the fact that they’re an international student, have anxiety issues, or a strong learning style preference that runs counter to the instructor’s style.

For all of these reasons and more, today’s student body is a highly diverse group with many different learning challenges, often manifesting in problems with notetaking and listening comprehension. All of this creates what Keith Bain calls an “accessibility imperative.” And although there are many legal obligations that institutions must satisfy with regards to accessibility, Bain says recording and transcribing lectures can improve retention and success for all types of students.

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Some options for real-time polling of your students

On 01/27/2012, in collaboration, face-to-face, online learning, tools, vendors, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration, by Daniel Christian

Some tools to consider:

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Blackboard Collaborate has real-time polling features

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Poll Everywhere -- real-time polling

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From DSC:
By the way, faith-based organizations might want to consider using this tool as well.  Also, my thanks to Professor Randall Pruim, in the Mathematics Department at Calvin College, for bringing the options below to my attention. Note: Professor Pruim doesn’t necessarily recommend these tools — as both SMS Poll and Lecturetools.com require that students pay a subscription. However, I list these tools here in case you want to compare functionality/pricing/etc.

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smspoll.net -- real time polling of your students

 

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http://www.lecturetools.com/

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socrative.com -- engage the class using any device

NOTE:  Randy mentioned that Socrative requires access to the Internet (laptop or smart phone); there is no cell phone interface at this time. So you must have a web-enabled device.

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Addendum on 7/18/12:

TopHatMonocle.com
A web based clicker and online homework tool; polls and quizzes

No clickers to buy! Students can use any device to participate in class

  • For in-class and homework use
  • Questions, open ended discussions and interactive demos
  • Use with any presentation software, such as PowerPoint
  • Amazingly simple! Takes minutes to setup

 

Addendum on 11/15/12:

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