It was a difficult start, but an important thing he/we learned is this:
When demonstrating iphones or ipods, use a docucam and turn down the brightness on the iphone or ipod. You may also want to turn off the docucam light.We explored a website by Scott Meach, where you can find reviews and submit an educational app for review: iEar.org. I found the school spreadsheets of educational apps very helpful, although, I am sure with the number of apps being created, it's tough to keep these documents up to date. In fact, just using the Apps tool on my iphone and exploring "Educational" apps is a very effective way to find new apps for schools.
Autoverbal $.99 (Get it now because the price will surely go up!) This app will convert text to voice. This would be very effective for special needs students - Jordan Valley? Dragon Dictation is a speech to text app that would also be very helpful.
To take a screen shot on your iphone: hold the power button down and press the home button. Yes!
To create folders for your apps just press on any app until they start to move, then drag one app over the top of another and name the folder. Some of my favorites apps for schools are: Read It Later, Autoverbal, iFlashcard 1-30 and A-Z, and iFlashcard free, QuickGraph, Goodreads, Goodreader
Take a picture of a book or CD cover and Snaptell will correctly recognize the cover, and then return online prices and even local stores where it can be purchased.
I am still exploring all the apps, tips and tricks on his ISTE site! Great apps are everywhere! I received a mini lesson on how to use CoverItLive while riding on the bus. Perhaps I will learn how to use Dragon Dictation to answer emails from my iphone
