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17 Tips for using your iPad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKRN-W-ro4M

This video is from Simply Zesty who present some top iPad tips and tricks, to help improve your workflow and get the most out of your tablet.

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I love my iPad, it’s not a replacement for my laptop or desktop as I mostly do different things using the iPad as opposed to the other computers.  Sure I can email, blog, search the net etc, but I can do so much more.   Here’s some reasons I just love working on my iPad:

  • It’s a highly mobile deviceIt fits in my bag, it goes with me everywhere I go.
  • It’s a personalized deviceThe iPad gives me a user experience that fits MY learning style.  
  • It’s a customizable deviceI am in charge of finding, adding and deleting the apps on my iPad. I can create a device with the perfect fit for my needs.
  • It’s a consolidation deviceIt is so handy to me to have my most important information in ONE place. Handwritten or typed notes, PDF file, images, or presentations files are not scattered on different devices, in analog or digital form.  I have one device to read, write, , create, archive, retrieve, etc.
  • It’s a productivity deviceThe iPad allows me to, not only consume, but to create. I can curate and organize information, remix and combine different media, write, record, , share and disseminate my “creation” with my network via a variety of avenues.
  • It’s a reading deviceThe iPad has completely changed the way and how much I read and the place, time and way I read it.  All the “traditional” books I am currently reading are in one place. New forms of reading platforms, such as, Tweets, blogs, etc. make up the bulk of my reading these days. My iPad let’s me easily return to, refer to, quote from, connect with, favorite, share and send out the findings of my readings.  And the daily news of the world is at my fingertips.
  • It’s a connecting deviceMy iPad lets me highlight, flag, point, capture, screenshoot, collaborating with others and then it allows me to connect and interact with text like I was not able to before.

posted - 13 March 2012

How to download YouTube videos to your iPhone or iPad

You have an important video you want your class to see and you're unsure about the reliability of the internet connection. Now you can download the video directly to your iOS device and not have to worry. 

Start by downloading TagDisk from the App Store . To test the app, the free “Lite” version will do fine but it is restricted to four video downloads, if you find this app useful, you may want to upgrade to the full version.
  • Once installed, launch TagDisk. You will be greeted with the “Disk” screen, click on the browser on the bottom toolbar and enter “youtube.com” into the address bar.
  • This will take you to the YouTube home page where you can search and find videos as normal. When you have found a video you would like to download, hold your finger on the link and an options menu will appear. Select “Download Link” and the video will start to download to your device.
  • You can now start to queue a few videos up and they will download one after another to your device. Download speed is not the fastest here. So be a bit patient

  • When all the downloads are complete, click on the “Disk” icon in the bottom toolbar and go into Documents. Here you will find your downloaded videos. A simple click on one of the videos and it will start to play. No need for any network connection to watch the downloaded videos!



Create your own iPad keyboard for under $10

One of the more common complaints among iPad users is that the keyboard is awkward to use. Apple offers a wireless keyboard solution at and expensive price of about $70 plus shipping but you can actually create your own simple iPad keyboard for less then $10.


You need two simple components:
  • A USB camera connection kit (see above). This is normally used for connecting digital cameras to your iPad. You can find them on eBay for around $3.
  • A USB keyboard. You may already have a spare sitting around gathering dust but if not, you can buy one at Amazon.com for about $6.


The process is very easy. Connect the adapter to your keyboard and plug it into the iPad. It works like a charm. Could be used at school as groups work on tasks and you don't have to worry about power cords or battery life!
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