Techie+Teacher+Tips+6-10

= Tip #6 = =Newspaper Clipping Generator= http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp

= Tip #7 = =Teachers Love Smartboards Blog= http://teacherslovesmartboards.com

= Tip #8 = =Croakit= 1. Go to [] 2. Click to allow it to use your computer’s microphone. (Note - You will only need to do this one time.) 3. Click the only button on the page to start recording. 4. Click the same button again to stop recording. 5. Click the “Copy” button to copy the url of your uploaded recording.

__Ideas for using croak.it__ As a simple recording tool: > Sharing the recording via a URL or [|QR Code]:
 * 1) • Students can record themselves reading and then listen to see how fluent they sound.
 * 2) • Students with speech disorders could record themselves and listen back.
 * 3) • Students could re-tell a story and then listen for accuracy.
 * 4) • Students could speak in a foreign language and then listen.
 * 1) • Students could record a message for mom for mother’s day and then put the URL and/or QR Code into a greeting card.
 * 2) • Students could record themselves telling about their art work and then post the URL/QR Code beside their art.
 * 3) • Students could record themselves telling a story, giving a report, speaking in another language, or listing their favorite facts -- and then turn the URL/QR Code into the teacher.

= Tip #9 = =Custom Graphic Organizers = http://www.worksheetworks.com/miscellanea/graphic-organizers.html

= Tip #10 = =Wireless iPad Projector Display= The two apps that are available are: 1) Reflection - http://reflectionapp.com/ 2) AirServer - http://www.airserverapp.com/

Here are the general directions. (You’ll find more specific instructions at the website for each tool.) 1.Download either Reflection or AirServer to your computer (the one that is connected to your projector, of course).?? 2.Make sure your iPad and your computer are on the same wireless network. 3.Open Reflection or AirServer on your computer. 4.On the iPad: a. Double-tap the home button. b. Swipe your finger across the bottom of the screen from left to right. c. Tap the AirPlay icon. d. Select your computer. e. Turn on Mirroring.??

5.Now your iPad will display onto the computer and of course also onto the projector. Even the audio will come through to the computer. Pretty awesome, huh.

-The original iPad does not do video mirroring. This only works with the iPad 2, the new iPad, the iPhone 4S, and the iPhone 5. Important notes: -You need to install the software on your computer. You do not need to install anything on the iPad. -Both Reflection and AirPlay are available for Mac and PC. -The AirPlay icon will not show up on the iPad unless it detects an airplay device on the sam -These tools do not work on all networks. If you can’t get it to work on yours, check with your school’s tech support person to see if the AirPlay option is blocked. -I would recommend downloading trial versions of both Reflection and AirServer to see which one works best in your classroom before making a purchase. -Both software packages are in initial stages and can sometimes be a little “buggy.” However, both companies are working hard to deal with problems - and they offer free updates as they improve things.