J. Robinson
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OpenEd: Deliver Content and Instruction to Your Students Through iPad
By J. Robinson published
With OpenED, educators can create a course for free.

Daybook Pro: An App to Help Teachers Deliver Instruction and Content Through the iPad
By J. Robinson published
Daybook Pro, the iPad app that allows teachers to deliver lessons and teaching content through their tablets, has just gotten better.

Using Your Kindle Tablet App and Chrome 'Send to Kindle' Extension to Read Web Articles
By J. Robinson published
There is not a single day that goes by that I don't use my Kindle apps on my iPads.
From the Principal's Office: 6 Reasons for Using Evernote as Your To-Do List Application
By J. Robinson published
Evernote's versatility and features make it an excellent choice to keep up with your daily or weekly task lists.

4 Reasons to Attend the Ohio Educational Technology Conference 2014: Check Out the Keynote Lineup!
By J. Robinson published
There are plenty of opportunities to learn more about ed tech at this year's Ohio Educational Technology Conference beginning this Monday January 27.
From the Principal's Office: Art and Composition of Tweeting
By J. Robinson published
1. Be controversial and courageous.

6 Must-Have Evernote iPad Apps and Chrome Extensions for Educators and School Leaders
By J. Robinson published
Check out each of these tablet apps and Chrome extensions to extend the usefulness of the application even further.
New Year's Resolutions? How About Using That Twitter or Facebook Account to Connect?
By J. Robinson published
The problem is, too many school administrators and teachers still remain on the sidelines.
From the Principal's Office: Pointers for Using E-books and E-Reader Apps
By J. Robinson published
Reading an e-book can be a pleasurable experience if one chooses their hardware carefully, and takes advantage of multiple e-book apps their their features.
From the Principal's Office: Path to Excellence or Product of Grandiose Marketing?
By J. Robinson published
Let's just hope all this emphasis on test scores doesn't destroy our schools.

From the Principal's Office: Turn Your iOS Device into a Quiz and Test Scanner
By J. Robinson published
Quick Key Mobile is an iOS app for teachers that basically turns the iOS device into a scanner for quizzes and tests.
Three Non-Windows Options for Schools and Districts with Demise of XP Computers
By J. Robinson published
It has been over a year since Microsoft released Windows 8, and I will confess I haven't "upgraded" nor do I own a device using the operating system.

Boxer Email App for iOS: Connects to Dropbox, Box, Facebook and Even Evernote!
By J. Robinson published
Boxer is an email app that might be of interest to those looking for an email application for their iOS device.
From the Principal's Office:Just What Do These International PISA Scores Mean? Nothing!
By J. Robinson published

Mendeley: Free or Inexpensive Research Reference Manager for Use Across Devices
By J. Robinson published
Mendeley seems to help me manage all the articles I am collecting as a part of my research in a manner most compatible to my own organizational needs.
LiveMinutes: Add Real-Time Collaboration to Your Evernote Account
By J. Robinson published
Users of the popular notetaking app can now collaborate with others in real-time on notes.

Chromecast: Inexpensive Way to Stream Video & Audio to TV or Other Display Devices
By J. Robinson published
Why would I get a Chromecast? Here's some reasons to consider.

Need an Inexpensive Outliner App for Your iPad or iPhone? Try Cloud Outliner
By J. Robinson published
Recently, I downloaded and tried an outliner app called Cloud Outliner, and it has proven to be an inexpensive solution for creating outlines on iOS mobile devices.

From the Principal's Office: Google Hangouts for iOS: Make Phone Calls from Your iPad and More!
By J. Robinson published
Google Hangouts for iOS is another must-have app for those who rely heavily on Google Hangouts to connect with others.
From the Principal's Office: 25 Ideas for Using Evernote as an Educator and More!
By J. Robinson published
Evernote is one of the most powerful apps available.

From the Principal's Office: Expand Your Professional Library for Free
By J. Robinson published
For those who are avid readers wanting to expand their professional library for free, here's an opportunity of interest.
From the Principal's Office: Get Your Teaching Project Funded!
By J. Robinson published
SONIC Drive-In has announced once again their project, Limeades for Learning, which is a philanthropic initiative in partnership with DonorsChoose.org

From the Principal's Office: How Students Use Technology in School and Out
By J. Robinson published
The danger is that we'll turn our computers to testing machines rather than authentic ways to engage in learning and content creation.
From the Principal's Office: Establishing a PBL-Friendly Culture in Your Classroom, School or District
By J. Robinson published
Changing a school into a PBL friendly culture means letting go of a lot of conventional school beliefs and norms and deliberately fostering new ways of thinking about school.
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