tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post9008906414936163410..comments2024-03-23T17:37:29.118-04:00Comments on Reflect & Refine: Building a Learning Community: My Bag Has Been Replaced....with an iPadCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-66849927210299418182013-04-07T08:28:20.167-04:002013-04-07T08:28:20.167-04:00I just found this post on your blog and am truly i...I just found this post on your blog and am truly inspired. I am new to an ipad this year and have embraced using evernote for student portfolios. My progress is slow, but next year, I plan to be much better at it! Do you have any updates to this post about what is still working well and what you have added that you find valuable? Thanks so much for your blog. You are on my top 10 blogs to read each week!Kim Oldenburghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02520559362363111123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-62528080420199898232012-08-01T16:00:19.829-04:002012-08-01T16:00:19.829-04:00Thank you for the ideas.Thank you for the ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-29583354009176432222012-07-20T10:11:34.754-04:002012-07-20T10:11:34.754-04:00I am guessing a Coby tablet runs on an Android sys...I am guessing a Coby tablet runs on an Android system? If so, you should be able to download many of the same apps in the Google Play Store. I was previously using a Kindle and was able to do most of the things I've shared here on that device. The Kindle also runs on an Android system. <br /><br />Let me know if I can help,<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-43989873468741777792012-07-20T10:09:57.799-04:002012-07-20T10:09:57.799-04:00LeeAnn,
To answer your question quickly, I use a s...LeeAnn,<br />To answer your question quickly, I use a spreadsheet to create a template. Mine is divided into days and times with consistent pieces being a part of the template. Then each week I make a copy of the original template and fill my plans into the document. If you'd like more information, send me a note on Twitter to @CathyMere or pass along your email. I'll be happy to tell you more. <br /><br />Some friends are giving planbook.com a try. <br /><br />Hope that helps,<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-51330554040521927002012-07-20T10:06:23.012-04:002012-07-20T10:06:23.012-04:00Hmmm. You are over my head on that question. Our...Hmmm. You are over my head on that question. Our district has 3 levels of wireless use. I can use it on the public wireless without it taking over my device, but I have limited use. I may have to think more about this in the school year since I plan to use a class Twitter page and will likely have to sign into the staff wireless to be able to use it. I'm going to look into Jessica's suggestion.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-38562809101750385142012-07-20T10:02:19.945-04:002012-07-20T10:02:19.945-04:00Let's get together to chat. :o)Let's get together to chat. :o)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-48424422804624834392012-07-20T10:01:49.177-04:002012-07-20T10:01:49.177-04:00Now I understand uPad. I'm so looking forward...Now I understand uPad. I'm so looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks, Melanie.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-76040117006845030922012-07-16T16:08:44.143-04:002012-07-16T16:08:44.143-04:00I recently bought a Coby tablet. It appears to do...I recently bought a Coby tablet. It appears to do almost everything an iPad does. My problem: I am not very technologically adept at this point. Does anyone know if these downloads work on all tablets? I, too, wish to do more with technology in the classroom. In the last two years, I have learned to use the whiteboard and various web-based academic content programs, as well as Grade-Cam. Any insight will be appreciated.Mary Francesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-15271149009396652012-07-16T10:30:02.071-04:002012-07-16T10:30:02.071-04:00You might look in "settings" and be able...You might look in "settings" and be able to change the options under the "sync" category.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386604301389483080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-11434370181770773222012-07-14T20:39:59.643-04:002012-07-14T20:39:59.643-04:00I'm familiar with Google Docs, but need help m...I'm familiar with Google Docs, but need help making a template. Would you be willing to share?LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115145097543752890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-47978435762374204092012-07-14T08:56:07.257-04:002012-07-14T08:56:07.257-04:00Question: My IPAD is my own, private IPAd with me...Question: My IPAD is my own, private IPAd with me personal pics, email, facebook, etc. It is also only a wifi not a 3g. If I use it at school on their network, everything on my personal IPAD is synced to their server throughout the day. Any comments on this or way to avoid this?? thanks!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851116521327268059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-84523089994523586382012-06-10T18:22:55.266-04:002012-06-10T18:22:55.266-04:00Me, too! Me, too!Me, too! Me, too!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-89561198546458114652012-05-26T10:06:57.199-04:002012-05-26T10:06:57.199-04:00On my iPad I usually just go to Google Docs online...On my iPad I usually just go to Google Docs online. I find working through the mobile version to be sufficient for the updating I do in the classroom. However, I sometimes have to move to the web version to get the full editing capabilities. (I still typically do major updates on a computer.)<br /><br />Through Android devices I liked "Docs" for updating Google documents. It was easy to use. However, I downloaded what seemed to be the Apple version, Good Docs: Google Docs Editor, and I haven't been able to get it to work as easily. I'm still playing with it. I downloaded the free version and may end up paying the 2.99 to see if the full version is easier to use. Have you tried it?<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-37509974946499602512012-05-26T10:01:38.162-04:002012-05-26T10:01:38.162-04:00Jacquelyn,
Thanks for adding your comment. I real...Jacquelyn,<br />Thanks for adding your comment. I really need to take advantage of DropBox more than I do. I lucked into an Apple rep who was an educator. She had me download ShowMe, but I haven't figured out good ways to use it yet. Your comment gave me some new things to think about. (Downloading 360 Panorama now.)<br /><br />Thanks!<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-856067219583649222012-05-26T09:59:20.262-04:002012-05-26T09:59:20.262-04:00Karen,
Did someone say queso? I would love to cat...Karen,<br />Did someone say queso? I would love to catch up.<br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-28025582527998159982012-05-26T09:57:18.484-04:002012-05-26T09:57:18.484-04:00Lisa,
It is saving me so much time! Once I learne...Lisa,<br />It is saving me so much time! Once I learned to type a little faster, I have found it to be so easy to use in the classroom. Having everything in one place is a real time saver. I haven't touched my bag in two months. Everything I need is in my hand. <br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-67934163495815773942012-05-26T09:55:41.759-04:002012-05-26T09:55:41.759-04:00Maria,
I would love to sit down with you and chat ...Maria,<br />I would love to sit down with you and chat about this for a bit. I think you have a better handle on the student side of the iPad. I still have so much to learn!<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-16559387421960241392012-05-24T00:54:20.868-04:002012-05-24T00:54:20.868-04:00Also - do you use an app to view/edit your Google ...Also - do you use an app to view/edit your Google Docs on your iPad?!Jacquelyn Sticca Eckert, NBCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510507860330059676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-17334769655707186562012-05-23T22:36:17.275-04:002012-05-23T22:36:17.275-04:00Hi! LOVE my iPad and love being paperless!
A few ...Hi! LOVE my iPad and love being paperless!<br /><br />A few things I love...<br /><br />Dropbox - everything saved in my Dropbox is available to me anywhere I am from anything I own - iPhone, iPad or computer. I also have a separate account for school that syncs my school computer with a folder on my home computer so that I'm never without something I need. It has also allowed me to stop carrying around a USB drive (and leaving it places). (free!)<br /><br />360 Panorama - allows you to take pictures of much larger areas - Loved the wall display but don't want a picture from far away and don't want to take multiple pictures? Take one long one with this app! (99 cents is worth it)<br /><br />ShowMe: Students draw on the "white board" on the screen and the app records what they are saying as they are drawing/writing. It can then be played back for you or for the class with their voice as the work is shown. SO many amazing things can be done with it. And kids love it. <br /><br />I can't wait to play with it more this summer and hopefully find new ways to use it. I'm looking forward to reading more about how you're using it!Jacquelyn Sticca Eckert, NBCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510507860330059676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-26763688804554378372012-05-19T22:10:00.337-04:002012-05-19T22:10:00.337-04:00Cathy -- you have taken your learning to all sorts...Cathy -- you have taken your learning to all sorts of new heights!! I am so impressed with all the ways you are using technology to help you be a better teacher, and allow your students to have optimum learning opportunities. I see some queso and iPads in our very near future!! :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549453373381775445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-77145648497470129472012-05-19T21:12:35.488-04:002012-05-19T21:12:35.488-04:00I love this post. I got an iPad last summer, but r...I love this post. I got an iPad last summer, but really have need to spend time this summer getting familiar with apps like these, so I can get better use of this tool.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-68242432979299446252012-05-14T22:41:03.576-04:002012-05-14T22:41:03.576-04:00Wow - just wow! I do love the iPad for personal re...Wow - just wow! I do love the iPad for personal reasons and love to use it with Google Reader. I keep trying to push myself to try it more for school reasons - other than quick and easy photos. You have given me a lot to think about here and I now know what I will be working on this summer. Thanks.Jill Fischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162764425985636884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-36025091443310814832012-05-14T12:22:42.606-04:002012-05-14T12:22:42.606-04:00Thank you so much for posting all your tech tools ...Thank you so much for posting all your tech tools for your iPad. I am excited to investigate and learn more this summer as we have our conversations about how to use the iPad even more in our classroom.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09165228990207676534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-26542034861289921992012-05-14T12:02:10.935-04:002012-05-14T12:02:10.935-04:00Cathy,
Thanks for your post on the ipad! I love i...Cathy,<br />Thanks for your post on the ipad! I love it...we have our own ipad at home, and so I think being able to use them in the classroom will be just as awesome. I am constantly amazed at all of the things the ipad can allow for with ease! Looking forward to learning more about what you are learning! Thanks for sharing!<br />AmyAmy Ruddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177520075043676835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519338898878388762.post-17384538495451922812012-05-14T06:37:50.675-04:002012-05-14T06:37:50.675-04:00Thanks for this post! I'm thinking of getting ...Thanks for this post! I'm thinking of getting an ipad so you gave me lots to think about:)amy meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911226931345896290noreply@blogger.com