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Apps for Learning
JISC RSC YH Summer Conference
13th June 2012
Chris Barber
The session
Apps for Learning
www.scoop.it/t/educational-apps-for-learning
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• Allows the user to record meetings, classes etc.
• The recording can be “bookmarked” either with text, symbols or diagrams
• The recording can be emailed to a user or listened to in AudioNote (note they will need a free audio app. on their device)
• The note can be transferred to your computer through iTunes and viewed as text or .pdf
LUPO Mini Microphone for Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad
Note taking with audio
Skitch
• Allows the user to annotate photos, sketches, screenshots etc.
• Useful for taking photos and asking questions
• Questions (e.g. where am I?) can be emailed to a tutor or sent via Twitter or Facebook.
• Save in EverNote for viewing later – the same people have developed it
• Check thousands of places
• Pick up or make recommendations
• Become the Mayor of a place
• Search for particular things in a town or area
• Leave tips for other visitors
• Manage your Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Foursquare accounts
• Manage all your social media from one app!
• Can be used to store and share photos, videos etc. and display them in all four accounts
"HootSuite is an essential tool for managing social networks by
allowing teams to efficiently track conversations and measure
campaign results."- Pete Cashmore, CEO, Mashable
"HootSuite is an essential tool for managing social networks by
allowing teams to efficiently track conversations and measure
campaign results."- Pete Cashmore, CEO, Mashable
• Find you perfect hairstyle!
• Use a model or take your own photo and put hair on it!
• Save your picture, print it out and take to the hairdresser!!
• An example of an app with real vocational value!!
• Allows the user to use genuine MS Office to create or edit documents
• Works with your DropBox account
• View virtually any type of file and send via e.mail
• View and edit PowerPoint slides in true PP mode (not as a .pdf emulation)
• Automatically saves documents
• View and edit documents on any device
• Reveals old photos near your current location
• Overlays them onto your screen
• You can add your photos using your iPhone camera
• Explore the history of an area through your iPhone using the in built GPS
• A games based learning app that supports revision for tests and exams
• Create quizzes
http://bit.ly/N2wYw7
There is an active Google doc which you can upload your ideas or simply view
Given that apps and mobile learning are here to stay (???), can you make a brief comment on your thoughts about whether they have a future in teaching and learning and even….how you might use them?
