Learn everything you need to get started with your Apple Pencil in under eight minutes. From drawing perfect shapes to converting handwriting to text, this video has you covered. Watch the whole video, or click on any timestamp below to go directly to that topic. Getting Started Working with Text Drawing Tools You Might Also… Read more
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
iPad Gestures As a daily iPad user, I’m amazed at how frequently I discover shortcuts and gestures the I didn’t know about previously. Text-editing gestures can be a real time-saver when working on an iPad. Some of the text-editing gestures below have been around for a while, while others are new to iPadOS. Undo and… Read more
Text-To-Speech Text-to-Speech isn’t just for students with low-vision. It can also be beneficial to students experiencing a range of literacy difficulties. Read-aloud tools have been shown to positively impact reading comprehension for individuals with reading disabilities. While more studies are needed, other potential benefits of this multi-sensory reading approach include: Improved word recognition. Promoting student… Read more
Nothing is more important than building strong relationships during the first days of school. When you’re ready to break out the iPads, consider these two awesome activities to help students learn more about each other. All About Me Apple has created a fun activity to help students learn more about each other. It’s available on… Read more
Digital Blackout Poetry – The Ultimate Guide Blackout Poetry Blackout poetry has become increasingly popular in classrooms everywhere. If you’re not familiar with blackout poetry (a.k.a. erasure poetry), it’s a form of poetry where students take an existing text and black-out, or somehow obscure, most of the text, intentionally leaving behind words to create their… Read more
