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Learn to Code with Swift Playgrounds

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Scott McDonald

Note:  This app is currently only available on iPad air models.  Schools that can “currently” use this app are: Elk Meadow, Pine Ridge, Miller, La Pine Elementary, and Silver Rail. Apple recenly released a learn to code app called  “Swift Continue reading Learn to Code with Swift Playgrounds→

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How to Record your iPad Screen

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Christie Boen

Recently I wrote a post on how to create a screen recording using your laptop. Then I heard back from a few of you wondering how to do the same thing but instead, record the iPad screen which is actually Continue reading How to Record your iPad Screen→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Use Split Screen Feature on your Laptop

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Christie Boen

Much like a side by side refrigerator, we often need 2 items next to each other on our computer screens to refer to. For example, I need to have my calendar up while I’m writing emails so that I can schedule Continue reading Use Split Screen Feature on your Laptop→

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Present a Google Slides Presentation from Your iPad

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Christie Boen

When presenting a Google Slides presentation, you don’t have to be tied to your computer in order to run it. You can turn your iPad into a remote by using Air Play which will enable you to see the next slides Continue reading Present a Google Slides Presentation from Your iPad→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Easily Create Flashcards and More

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Christie Boen

If you’re looking for a simple way to create Flashcards, you should check out Flippity.net. Actually, if you are a teacher or a student, you should check out Flippity.net. When I first found this site, it had me at “Flashcards”, Continue reading Easily Create Flashcards and More→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Uncategorized

Forcing a Copy to be made from a shared Google Item

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Christie Boen

Whenever you share a Google doc, slide or sheet, you can choose to share it as editable or viewable. This only shares the item. Often we would like our students to make a copy so that it will reside in Continue reading Forcing a Copy to be made from a shared Google Item→

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Momentum – a Chrome Extension

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Christie Boen

For those of you that use Google Chrome as your browser, you may want to try this extension out. It’s called Momentum and whenever you create a new tab you’ll see a daily photo and quote . It allows you to Continue reading Momentum – a Chrome Extension→

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Finding the Perfect Picture Books

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Christie Boen

Last weekend I attended the Oregon State Conference for School Libraries at Summit High School. It was a great conference and I gleaned many new ideas. Fortunately, I was able to attend a session by author, Miranda Paul, who used Continue reading Finding the Perfect Picture Books→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

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