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I came across this article, The History 2.0 Classroom: DJs, Papert, Jet Engines & iPads. It’s well worth reading. Later, not now. It made me think about my classes. I teach seniors to use iOS and android smartphones and tablets. Have for three years. Recently I taught in a community ed program. The administrator insisted on a […]
April 24, 2013
Georgie uses gesture, voice recognition and haptics. It consists of an app and add-ons to get the functions a user needs. Users can start by touching any spot on the screen. Finger gestures then allow them to navigate to their desired function, while vibrations and voice alerts let them know if they are on the right […]
April 23, 2013
What do you know about the data that’s in your computer and speeding around the internet. Here are some tips use a passcode on your mobile device ( it has more data than you’d want a stranger to access on it now) where is your personal information, it’s on those services you use automatically what can they […]
April 23, 2013
Reblogged from My Personal iPad: I know the internet is about letting people help one another; let's get the information right. The "Where is an iPad class?" question is no reason to tell people how easy iPads are to use. Or, "Don't pay for a class." iPads are computers and as such are not simple devices […]
April 16, 2013
Think of it, you visit your doctor for a followup exam. All she uses is a smartphone and some attachments. A couple of them are attachments you used to monitor your condition in real-time for her. That’s why she asked you to come in. A visit was indicated by the data you forwarded to her. Here’s some smartphone attachments […]
April 11, 2013
I notice people on Twitter or other media mentioning they wish Office was on their mobile. My business oriented iPad students mention it. Microsoft Office apps are on the net. Free. Microsoft calls it SkyDrive. Just go to SkyDrive’s page in a browser, on whatever mobile device or desktop you wish. Sign up and you have a free copy […]
March 30, 2013
This is the reason I always hesitate to recommend the new “tools” readily available for mobile health. They don’t have much if any research to back them up. “The study found that the digitally supported programs led to small positive effects on blood sugar levels, with the mobile-based interventions leading to slightly more improvement, but that those effects started […]
April 27, 2013
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