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Boinx TV Updates

kcroy — April 20, 2013 — 1 Comment

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Boinx Software has released an updated version of Boinx TV which is fully compatible with OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Lion.

Boinx TV was the winner of the Apple Design Award 2009 and is a revolutionary tool for the Mac in creating live to disk, live to internet, and live to stage video. With it you can create stunning studio shows, podcasts, sports events, concerts, interviews, sermons, lectures, seminars and more for your school. It is one of Wired Educator’s favorite applications for the Mac. It is powerful yet simple to use.

In short, Boinx TV transforms your Mac into a television studio with every bell and whistle you could ask for and more. Every school should employ this wonderful application with all of their video creations. Wired Educator loves Boinx TV and the new update.

In Uncategorized ade, boinx, boinx education, boinx software, boinx tv, camera, education, Mac, mac software, Podcasting, school, school district, Software, studio, teacher, television, video production, Wired Educator

GoNow Case for iPad: A Review

kcroy — April 7, 2013 — 1 Comment

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Carry, Protect and Enhance the sound of your iPad with the GoNow Case by Attainment.

The GoNOW Case for the iPad makes a great case for elementary students because of the built-in handle makes it easier to carry, and an acoustic sound channel boosts the sound of the iPad without batteries, all while providing a layer of protection.

The GoNOW case is a well designed plastic shell with an inner foam cushion. The bottom of the case has four rubber non-skid pads to keep the iPad from sliding off a desk. Nice touch. The case has many forms and cuts to allow access to all of the needed iPad’s controls, and even allows the Apple logo on the back to be seen with a circular cutaway.
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In Hardware, Review administration, apple distinguished educator, educator, elementary, ipad 2, ipad case, ipad mini, school, school district, speaker kelly croy chalk, teacher, tech, technology advertisment, technology conference, Wired Educator

The Complete Guide to Evernote in Education: Book Review

kcroy — March 11, 2013 — 6 Comments

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Nicholas Provenzano, also known as ‘The Nerdy Teacher’, has created a wonderful resource for educators with his eBook, The Complete Guide to Evernote in Education.

This book contains many great examples of innovative and practical uses for any classroom, for any teacher.

(One lucky reader that leaves a comment below will receive a free copy.)

The Complete Guide to Evernote in Education is an excellent resource for all educators. Provenzano makes the case for “Why Evernote?” in his introduction and documents excellent uses for teachers in any grade level in any field. Furthermore, he backs up his reasons for using Evernote in education with excellent, real-world examples that we can employ immediately upon reading.

In Electronic Texts, Giveaway, Review 1:1, author, cloud, ebook, education, educator, evernote, ibooks, iPad, kindle, Review, school, teacher, University, Wired Educator

Product Review: Padcaster for the iPad

kcroy — February 24, 2013 — Leave a comment

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The Padcaster is a unique product that allows you to mount your iPad to a tripod (and many other places) and attach external devices, such as microphones, while still allowing you to remove the device quickly without unhooking everything.

The Padcaster is a strong, lightweight aluminum frame that has a 1/4 and 3/3 threaded holes on each side, with an internal molded urethane insert to safely secure your iPad and allow a speedy removal. The threaded holes allow you to attach the framed iPad into any tripod or similar device.

Why would I want to put my iPad in a Padcaster?

The reason is simple. Your iPad is an all-in-one solution to shoot, edit, and publish video without having to upload, render, and other time consuming misadventures when using digital cameras. People want to be able to do it all, well, from one device. Well, the Padcaster enhances that experience on the iPad by stabilizing the iPad, removing arm fatigue, and offering the opportunity to add and upgrade higher quality mice, lighting and more. All with ought losing the ability to easily pop the iPad in and out of the Padcaster. You can even attach amazing high-quality lenses. (Check out the photos below.)

Padcaster Helping Physically Challenged:

I believe this is a new and undiscovered use of the Padcaster

In iPad, Podcasting, Review ade, challenged, disability, educator, iPad, ipad 2, ipad 3, padcaster, product, production, Review, school, school district, teacher, video, Wired, Wired Educator

Teachers Paying Teachers: Great Opportunity!

kcroy — December 10, 2012 — Leave a comment

Every now and then my iPhone pushes a notification to me announcing that I have made a sale. There’s nothing I need to ship; the transaction is complete. Someone just purchased a PowerPoint, worksheet, study packet, or some other educational creation I listed long ago on my Teachers Paying Teachers (TPT) account. They receive the product immediately. The funds are sent to my Pay Pal account. As a matter of fact, I have sold the exact same product many, many times. There is nothing to restock or do.

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Teachers Paying Teachers is an amazing site that allows teachers to sell products to other teachers or give them away. All you need is a Continue Reading…

Create AMAZING Slideshows! Review of FotoMagico 4 by Boinx

kcroy — October 30, 2012 — 1 Comment

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This is the slideshow software you want. This is the slideshow software you need.

I am so impressed with Boinx’s FotoMagico 4! To be honest, my expectations for “slideshow software” weren’t very high. I have always enjoyed Boinx’s software in the past, but I thought, “What more could you really want from slideshow software?”

Boy was I wrong! FotoMagico 4 delivers and easy to use interface with an assortment of professional tools allowing you to create commercial quality slideshows with music and multiple effects in just a few clicks. Slideshows like you’ve never seen before! You know… the ‘wow’ effect!

This is the slideshow software I will be using for my classroom, school, and home. I didn’t know I needed it, and now I wouldn’t do a slideshow without it. I like the image quality, the flexibility of control with which I can create, and its fast performance. I love finding new software gems like this.

In Review boinx, educator, how to create a stunning presentation, presentation, school, slideshow, teacher, Wired Educator

Review: Kids Flashcard Maker for the iPad

kcroy — October 21, 2012 — Leave a comment

by Ross Cooper: ADE, GCT

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For the past week I have had the opportunity to experiment with a new app on my third generation iPad, Kids Flashcard Maker. This program is a universal app that runs on both the iPad and iPhone (or iPod Touch) with a single purchase, and it is made by the INKids company. Overall, I found the app to be very intuitive, as I was able to thoroughly familiarize myself with all of its features in about fifteen minutes. Also, as a fourth grade teacher, I could easily envision the app becoming a part of my regular instructional routine.

In iPad, Review education, flash card, iPad, ross cooper, school, teacher, Wired Educator

Review: The ATV Pro by Kanex: Connect Your iOS Device to Your Classroom Projector!

kcroy — September 29, 2012 — 2 Comments

The ATV Pro by Kanex is the ‘ultimate’ solution to connect your iOS device to your projector in your classroom. It is incredibly light. There is no power cord. It plugs directly into your Apple TV and the VGA cord plugs directly into it. There is even a ‘headphone out’ port to plug in some speakers.

I love this device. Watch the video to see all the cords it replaced and how useful it is!

If you are going to connect your Apple TV and iOS device to a VGA projector, this is a must-have device.

Wired Educator grade The ATV Pro by Kanex an ‘A+’.

In Uncategorized ade, apple tv, atv, Classroom, connect, educator, iPad, iphone 4s, kanex, projector, school, teacher, Wired Educator, wirededucator

A Thank You Note from Idea Paint.

kcroy — September 13, 2012 — Leave a comment

We received this cool thank-you note from Idea Paint, so we made a video.

In Review Apple, Classroom, education, elementary, free, idea paint, school, Standards, student, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Technology, wirededucator

Interview: Karen Bosch, ADE: Creating a Culture of Innovation with WordPress

kcroy — September 9, 2012 — Leave a comment

I interviewed Karen Bosch, Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Class of 2007, for an upcoming iTunes University Project with some amazing ADEs around the globe. To see the entire interview you will have to wait until our project is published on iTunes. Our theme is “Creating a Culture of Innovation” and I believe one of the first steps toward that, is creating a website for your classroom, and WordPress is a great solution.

Whether you have a website already, or are thinking about creating one down the road, you will want to watch this interview with Karen. Her passion for educator is a treat for everyone.

I am so honored to have interviewed her. She has so much to share.

Please watch the following interview, and stay tuned for the launch of our iTunes University Course, “Creating a Culture of Innovation”

In Uncategorized ade, blog, Classroom, culture of innovation, district, educator, karen bosch, school, teacher, Wired Educator, WordPress

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