25 Jun

New Content Alert: Our largest tech skills release of 2010!

Posted by Clint Buhs in Apple, Education, Microsoft, classroom, iPad, iPod, new, technology, training, tutorial

We've just released these new and updated technology skills series:

KompoZer
KompoZer, formerly known as NVU, is a complete Web authoring system that combines Web file management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG Web page editing. What's more, KompoZer is designed to be extremely easy to use, making it ideal for non-technical computer users who want to create an attractive, professional-looking Web site without needing to know HTML or Web coding.

Google SketchUp 7
Redecorate your living room. Design a new piece of furniture. Model your city for Google Earth. In this tutorial series, you'll quickly learn that there's no limit to what you can create with Google™ SketchUp 7.

iPod touch
iPod touch® is a pocket computer that you can use to listen to music, watch movies, surf the Web, check e-mail and more!

As stated by Apple®: "The iPod touch® has a huge amount of potential in the classroom to revolutionize the way students learn and teachers teach."

iPad
As stated by Apple®: "iPad™ isn’t just the best device of its kind, it’s a whole new kind of device."

iPad is a mobile device that you can use to watch movies, create documents, surf the Web, check e-mail, use as an eReader and more! This series will introduce you to the basic features and functions of iPad.

24 Jun

Atomic Learning launches over 950 NEW tutorials, including iPad and iPod touch training

Posted by atomicKathy in Apple, iPad, iPod, new, training, tutorial

Atomic Learning has just released over 950 new training tutorials. The release includes training on Google SketchUp 7, OneNote 2010, Word 2010 Intro for PC, Photoshop CS5 Intro for PC, Flash CS5 Intro for PC, Excel 2010 Intro for PC, and Tech Integration Projects such as Video Creation with iMovie ’09 and iPhoto 09 and Creating an Online Calendar with Google Docs. Of special note are the new iPad, and iPod touch series, including:

iPad as an i-Reader - An Orientation for Educators
The potential appeal of Apple’s iPad as a reader for electronic books and documents (an i-Reader, if you will) can be summed up as “Big Touch, Small Package.” This workshop provides an orientation, as much as possible from an educator’s perspective, to the e-Reading capabilities of the iPad, to some emerging trends in e-Reading, and to iPad accessibility options that are pertinent to its use as an e-Reader. There are also some practical lessons on self-publishing and managing content for reading on the iPad.

15 Apr

iPads in the classroom?

Posted by Clint Buhs in 21st century skills, Apple, classroom, technology

I admit that I've been skeptical about the usefulness of the iPad to those of us who like to create content and share information as well as take it in. Sure, it's been billed as a game-changer, but it's also been described as a consumption-only device, not having much ability to store files or spread them around. Many a blog post and Twitter tweet express concern about Apple's tight control over usability and content.

02 Jul

New Product Alert: iDVD '09

Posted by Clint Buhs in Apple, Mac, education, new, software, technology, tutorial, video

Atomic Learning has just launched a new tutorial series on the popular Mac iLife component iDVD.

iDVD™ ‘09 allows you to combine video and photos in your slideshows, customize your menus, add fun themes, and much more. Learn how to use the many great features of iDVD ‘09 in this tutorial series.

Check out the free intro tutorials. Here's Apple's iDVD page.