Think Different #71
Resources for the Week of Sept. 30 , 2018
Google Slides icon boards for low-prep, visual thinking
Matt never ceases to amaze me, this week he provides you with step-by-step instruction as well as templates.
Polygon 3D - Low Poly Artwork
- Polygon 3D Poly Art is beautiful! Complete awe-inspiring images in 2D & 3D.
- Reduce stress: Relax and meditate while bringing your creations to life.
- Always fresh: Receive new coloring challenges every week in your device.
- Stimulates spatial intelligence, motor skills & creativity.
- A 7-day trial then subscription -based.
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id1387559395?mt=8
Need a good Calculator- here are 5 suggestions
Calculator Apps
- Basic Calculator Pro: $1.99 Focusing on the most basic calculation system
- Remark calculator- Free-store the history, editing and notes of each operation content, scale, live voice broadcast
- Haseba Calculator: Free-While building Haseba, we focused most of our energy on the user interface. We think that the key to any great app is a beautiful, and simple design that works seamlessly with the app's features.
- Essential Calculator: .99¢- Easily input basic mathematical equations and instantly view the results on your iPhone or iPod touch with this simple, minimalist calculator app.
- iris calculator - Do more: $4.99-iris was designed to be used as a simple calculator out of the box, and give you the possibility to take it further with all the built-in features as you need them. Its minimal design makes it easy and intuitive to use, despite its many features you'll get familiar right away.
IDAGIO - Streaming Classical Music
- LISTEN: Exclusive releases, expert-curated playlists and high quality recordings - available on demand, in lossless audio and wherever you are.
- SEARCH & COMPARE: The best search for classical music. Navigate and filter by composer, work, orchestra, conductor and more. Easily compare recordings of the same work.
- COLLECT: Grow your personal collection - from individual pieces to whole playlists - and save tracks for offline listening.
- FREE TRIAL: Experience IDAGIO for free before deciding to subscribe.
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id1014917700?mt=8
Tiny Orchestra
The fun educational app features 18 musical instruments from around the world along with three different modes.
Study musical instruments and their sounds in an exciting game. Create your own unique orchestra!
- Visit the Tiny Orchestra interactive concert without leaving home.
Study all musical instruments and their sounds in the catalog.
Check your knowledge in the quiz with three complexity levels. The sound of classical musical instruments will enthrall your child for a long time, and additional mini-games will keep their interest alive and enhance their knowledge.
Let your child become a conductor, creating their own unique orchestra! Find out what will happen when there are the following instruments on one stage: violin and balalaika, bass guitar, piano and a drum kit. Experiment and choose your unique combination of musical instruments! Bright special effects will please your little music lover.
Introduce your child to the magical world of music, educate a sensitive ear and develop a desire for the beautiful. Tiny Orchestra is ideal for the first acquaintance of the child with the world of music.
Educational application with professional music and art design. Amusing animation and lots of interactive elements will keep you and your children engaged.
App store: https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id1353515249?mt=8
$1.99
5 Reasons You Should Use iWork Instead of Microsoft Office
Learn everything you need to know in about 30 minutes reading this FREE iBook
Chutes and Ladders: A Classic Board Game Turned Into an Interactive Story
You’ve heard “There’s an App for that!” and there is, but it takes time, effort and money to find that right app. And even then it probably won’t really fit your needs.
So why not just master the apps you already have for your teaching and learning.
Join Ken Tuley for a day of hands-on experience to maximize the power of the built-in apps. Leverage the power and features of the Camera, Notes, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, Safari, Pages, Keynote and Numbers to enhance and elevate any lesson to new heights. Even skilled iPad users will learn new tricks to maximize these built-in apps and discover features you didn’t even know existed. It will be a game-changing day!
Reserve your spot now: (Registration opens Oct. 5)
http://coe.k-state.edu/events/ipad-camp.html
iPad iCamp will be a refreshing day of ideas and activities to help teachers be more productive in their classroom and organized in lesson planning. No more sticky notes stuck here & there. We'll look at teaching and learning with iPads and be reminded of best instructional practices to engage and enhance student learning. We'll finish with reflection ideas on the iPads that will help with planning for the next lesson.
I hope you will join us for this inspiring day of learning
Think Different Resources
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