Trying out video capture with the iPad, then editing with iMovie, posting direct to YouTube from iMovie, then making this blog post with Blogsy. Worked easily!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
iPad in Use
As expected, the portability of the iPad makes it an easy image resource for students. Senior Rashaan Hollman, while working on a painting, needed to know the details of a men's tuxedo. A quick Google search got him the info he needed.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wireless Projector Connection
Finally assembled all the parts needed to connect my iPad to the LCD projector in my classroom. Needed and AppleTV, an HDMI cable, an HDMI converter, a short VGA cable and an stereo mini to RCA audio cable. Hooked it all up and we're good to go.
The image from the iPad screen being mirrored through the projector as I'm taking the photo.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wireless Printing w/iPad
I downloaded and installed AirPrint Activator on my laptop. This small utility allows me to print from my iPad wirelessly to any printer that my laptop is connected to. Ideally I will set up a desktop with that utility, allowing me to print easily. It currently only works with the Snow Leopard OS (another good reason not to switch to Lion just yet.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Week 2 with iPad2
Used the iPad in class with my 2D Foundation students. I photographed their finished mid-year projects with the iPad's camera, then cropped and made minor image adjustments with the Photo app. Then emailed the photo to them so they could add them to their VoiceThread critique. This certainly saved a lot of time from our previous method that involved shooting with a digital camera, loading the images into my laptop to edit and send.
I also researched how I might wirelessly connect the iPad to the Panasonic LCD projector in my classroom. I had already used the VGA adapter to connect so I knew I could do so wired, but wanted to make the most of the portability of the iPad. From what I learned the way other teachers were doing this was through an AppleTV unit. Although the Panasonic projectors can be connected to the network they won't work with the iPad for two reasons. First you can only send images to the projectors through wifi, the connection isn't fast enough to enable video or sound. Secondly the iPad software cannot "talk" to the projector. The iPad software though is designed to stream, using its AirPlay software, through the AppleTV unit to a connected display. The AppleTV though only has an HDMI out connector so an HDMI to VGA converter is necessary to connect it to the projector. Luckily the Apple TV is $99.00 and I found a converter for about $50. I've ordered them and should have them to try out this coming week.
I also purchased a few note-taking apps, that allow for handwriting, typing, drawing, and cutting an pasting from web pages. I am exploring them.
I was developing this blog, initially with the free "Blogger" software, but now I'm using "Blogsy" which has more features. Also began using the "Flipboard" app which is a beautiful interface for reading a variety of web pages and RSS feeds all in one place. Much nicer than the Google "Currents" app. I have begun to experiment with converting my class webpages to blog format anticipating students being able to access them through their iPhones, Androids and iPads.
Also purchased a new case for the iPad. Although the Smart Cover is certainly elegant, it really doesn't offer enough protection for classroom use of the iPad. After reading many reviews, I purchased a Speck PixelSkin HD Wrap. It has a rubbery case that comes all the way around to the front edge of the iPad and has a folding front cover similar to the Smart Cover. It doesn't have the same built in magnets as the Smart Cover but I may be able to modify it with some magnets of my own.
I also researched how I might wirelessly connect the iPad to the Panasonic LCD projector in my classroom. I had already used the VGA adapter to connect so I knew I could do so wired, but wanted to make the most of the portability of the iPad. From what I learned the way other teachers were doing this was through an AppleTV unit. Although the Panasonic projectors can be connected to the network they won't work with the iPad for two reasons. First you can only send images to the projectors through wifi, the connection isn't fast enough to enable video or sound. Secondly the iPad software cannot "talk" to the projector. The iPad software though is designed to stream, using its AirPlay software, through the AppleTV unit to a connected display. The AppleTV though only has an HDMI out connector so an HDMI to VGA converter is necessary to connect it to the projector. Luckily the Apple TV is $99.00 and I found a converter for about $50. I've ordered them and should have them to try out this coming week.
I also purchased a few note-taking apps, that allow for handwriting, typing, drawing, and cutting an pasting from web pages. I am exploring them.
I was developing this blog, initially with the free "Blogger" software, but now I'm using "Blogsy" which has more features. Also began using the "Flipboard" app which is a beautiful interface for reading a variety of web pages and RSS feeds all in one place. Much nicer than the Google "Currents" app. I have begun to experiment with converting my class webpages to blog format anticipating students being able to access them through their iPhones, Androids and iPads.
Also purchased a new case for the iPad. Although the Smart Cover is certainly elegant, it really doesn't offer enough protection for classroom use of the iPad. After reading many reviews, I purchased a Speck PixelSkin HD Wrap. It has a rubbery case that comes all the way around to the front edge of the iPad and has a folding front cover similar to the Smart Cover. It doesn't have the same built in magnets as the Smart Cover but I may be able to modify it with some magnets of my own.
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