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OAKS – Dropbox Grader App

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The Desire2Learn (OAKS) Assignment Grader app allows faculty to use their iPads to grade assignments and submit them directly into the OAKS Dropbox.  In addition to adding the grade and text comments, faculty can also leave an audio and/or video comment and annotate on the original submission. Text Tutorial Link: http://goo.gl/9EXVw Video Tutorial:  http://lemon.cofc.edu/tlttraining/OAKS_GraderApp.m4v Application: Desire2Learn [...]

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Combining GoodNotes and AirSketch – Wonder Twin Powers Unite

GoodNotes and AirSketch are iPad apps that allow you to draw and annotate but they both have different strengths and weaknesses.  This tutorial will walk you through how to create files in GoodNotes, using the superior drawing capabilities, then add them into AirSketch to wirelessly present in class. Tutorial Link: http://goo.gl/9EXVw Application: GoodNotes, AirSketch, Dropbox Tutorial [...]

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Using Guided Access on the iPad

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Guided access is an accessibility feature on the newest upgrade to iOS 6.0 for the iPad.  Also referred to as “kid mode”, Guided Access allows you to lock your iPad into a certain application and limit the functionality of that application to certain areas if you would like. Tutorial Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IPeN_aSxMBk9jP5suYmxjkn2iP5T8EbVieu-6f2RyXQ/edit  Application: Guided Access for iPad [...]

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Evernote

Evernote ” family of producst help you remeber and act upon ideas, projects and experiences across all the computers, phones and tablets you use”.  From Evernote.com Tutorial Link:  Evernote Uses: Capture, organize, and find information across multiple platforms.  Users can take notes, clip webpages, snap photos using mobile phones, create to-dos, and record audio. Tutorial [...]

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Paper by FiftyThree

Paper, by FiftyThree, is an elegantly designed sketch and idea journal for the iPad. The minimalistic controls and intuitive user interface form a pleasant user experience; after using it for just a few minutes, the app affirms its title as an Apple Design Award Winner for 2012. As the iTunes Store says, Paper was designed [...]

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ComicBook

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Realistic comic styling with a wide selection of: image filters, comic fonts, customizable captions, a library of classic comic graphics and dozens of multi-panel page layouts. taken from the apps site Tutorial Link: ComicBook Uses: Character analysis Topic analysis Digital storytelling  A great visual Representation of Knowledge Presents what is essential Easier to remember a [...]

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Side-by-Side iPad Browser

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Side by Side is a multiple-window reader/browser with offline reading and note taking capabilities. It turns the iPad into multiple resizable reading devices working in parallel. You can browse webpages, download files, read documents, or take notes on each split screen. When reading something on the iPad, e.g. a webpage or a PDF document, you [...]

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