Category Archives: Web 2.0

PicShop iPad App Free Today

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Gail

The PicShop app which is usually $4.99 is free today through AppGratis. The program has some great filters and effects, some interesting frames and you can have fun with text and make some basic edits. It is straightforward, with no directions necessary, and … Continue reading →

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Flipped Learning Workshop

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Gail

I attended an all day workshop on Saturday and wanted to offer some bullet points of suggestions, ideas, or even random thoughts that were offered throughout the day at the various sessions I attended. These are not listed in any particular … Continue reading →

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Inspiration For Educators Thinking of Flipping

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Gail

I attended an all-day flipping session today which I hope to post a recap about tomorrow. Tonight, to relax, I started reading a book that I downloaded earlier in the week by Lee Lefever, The Art of Explanation: Making your … Continue reading →

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Further Reflections on the Udemy Class

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Gail

Lecture 6: Data is Apolitical I felt like adding to my post from yesterday regarding the Udemy class lectures by Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo! from a presentation while she worked for Google. She said that organizational political liaisons such as … Continue reading →

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GiftShopper App is Free Today

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Gail

Continuing along with the theme of free apps over the Thanksgiving holiday, today I thought I would download the GiftShopper app and pass along my thoughts. This is a basic app that helps you keep track of shopping for gifts. … Continue reading →

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LivingOrganized App Free Today

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Gail

LivingOrganized is usually $9.99 but is free for the Thanksgiving weekend. I’ve just downloaded it on my iPad and it looks very promising.  The User Guide is handy, and everything is right there in one place so you can click … Continue reading →

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Doppeltext—Dual Language Spanish/English Don Quixote on your iPad

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Gail

Doppeltext has a dual language Spanish/English edition of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, translation by John Ormsby in two parts: El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha As you read … Continue reading →

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Create a Homework Drop Box in SharePoint

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Gail

If your school is using Microsoft SharePoint as a place for you to create sites for your classes, you can add homework drop boxes for students surprisingly easily. Here are the steps: 

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Organizing the Blogs you Read in Google Reader

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gail

I have created a Lunch and Learn LiveBinders that can be used by Technology Coaches or individual users to learn to use and organize the blogs they read using Google Reader. The steps, for beginners, are straightforward and I have included screenshots to … Continue reading →

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Boosting the Recording Level of your Microphone

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Gail

Is your voice too soft to hear after recording something through your microphone when using VoiceThread or other programs? Try boosting the level of your microphone and see if this helps. Many people find it quickest and easiest to use the small sound … Continue reading →

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