Posted August 27, 2020 by Nick LaFave
Timeline 3D iPad App The average timeline maker looks like it still belongs on the internet of 1999. Timeline 3D is not your average timeline maker. The app presents timelines with a more modern 3D perspective. Of course, you can revert to the old 2D perspective with the tap of a finger. “Present historical events… Read more
Posted March 8, 2020 by Nick LaFave
Free Math Apps The Math Learning Center has created 10 free math apps featuring virtual manipulatives and interactive visual models. These open-ended learning tools allow students to show understanding by annotating with the drawing tool. You can also add equations, expressions, and descriptions with the math text and writing tools. Works on Laptops, iPads, and… Read more
Posted October 13, 2019 by Nick LaFave
Chwazi Finger Chooser Teachers are always looking for new ways to select or group students. This app makes that task quick, easy, and fun. No popsicle sticks, no names to enter, just place a finger on the screen and let the app do all of the work for you. Randomly Select Students Students (up to… Read more
Posted April 19, 2018 by Nick LaFave
Manage Paper Like a Boss – Turn your iPad into a Document Scanner OK, I’ll Say It: I Hate Managing Paper Efficiently dealing with paper has been something I’ve struggled with throughout my entire teaching career. I’m not implying that paper doesn’t have a place in education; it certainly does. I just don’t like managing it…. Read more
Posted March 29, 2018 by Nick LaFave
What’s New with iPads in the Classroom? What I’m Excited About from Apple’s March 2018 Special Event Apple shared some exciting news for those of us who use iPads in the classroom at their special event at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. You can watch the keynote at here. Here’s a Quick… Read more
Posted March 22, 2018 by Nick LaFave
How to Scan QR Codes with Google Chrome for iOS If Google Chrome is your preferred browser on your iPad or iPhone, scanning QR codes can be a frustrating experience. Unfortunately you can’t change your default browser in iOS, so any QR codes you scan will open in Safari. Chrome for iOS now has a… Read more
Posted December 14, 2017 by Nick LaFave
iOS 11 – Six New iPad Features You Need to Know Many of the new features in iOS 11 are incredibly useful for increasing productivity for teachers and students. Unfortunately these feature are easy to overlook. Here are my top six iOS 11 features teachers and students need to know about. A Huge Keyboard Improvement… Read more
Posted April 26, 2017 by Nick LaFave
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Posted December 30, 2016 by Nick LaFave
Apple’s Best Apps of 2016 in the Classroom Apple’s Top 10 Apps of 2016 feature four that could prove helpful in the classroom. These four apps stood out as I browsed Apple’s favorites. Don’t worry Android folks, four of these apps are available to you too. Note: This post uses Apple’s Best of 2016 for iOS…. Read more
Posted November 30, 2016 by Nick LaFave
Make Your Own Music and Music Videos with Ditty Educational songs and music videos are a time-tested way to engage students in learning. From School House Rock to Flocabulary, students love learning from songs. Ditty is a free app for iOS and Android that is designed to let you make your own music and music… Read more