Last week I held a workshop on 'Turn It In 2' - It's a web based plagiarism tool. If you click this link here - S:\Common\ Temp Folder Less Than 90 Days\Turnitin2 I have created a cheat sheet to get you started. It's a simple 'How to guide' to get you up and running using the application.
Well, look at that. It's the second post for the Podblog and already I'm doing a 'list' post. Ah, well. I thought this would be helpful because there are a lot of people trialling the new iPad around campus. I've been using one and have come up with a small list of applications that are pretty beneficial. It should also be noted that I'm still struggling to find any real pedagogical value with the device, it really is just 'another tool'. So, here we go.
Number 1. - Dropbox (Free)
If you don't have a Dropbox then you are missing out. Dropbox doesn't just work on the iPad but on most computers and smartphones. Dropbox is a folder that sits in the 'cloud' and allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically. The free account gives you 2gb of data allowance. It's great for when you need to move files around or share between peers. I think my first thought when I downloaded it was 'what's the catch?". There is none, GET IT NOW!
http://www.dropbox.com
Number 2. - Instapaper (Free or 5.99 for Pro Version)
Instapaper is a terrific little application that lets you save webapges for later reading. It's a simple application but works really well. If you were an academic you could simply 'instapaper' articles of interest to your students and share them. It's also good for budding higher grads as a literature organising tool.
www.instapaper.com
Number 3. -iAnnotate PDF(12.99)
I have only had iAnnotate for a couple of days, but already it has become very useful. This application allows you to add notes and markings to a PDF and send it off through email. It also has a space where people can edit in a shared space (like a google docs)
http://www.ajidev.com/iannotate/
Number 4 - Evernote (Free for application)
Evernote is an application designed for notetaking and archiving that can be had in a paid version or a more restricted, advertising-supported, "free" version. A "note" can be a piece of formattable text, a full webpage or webpage excerpt, a photograph, a voice memo, or a handwritten "ink" note. Notes can also have file attachments. It is a great little organising tool but comes into its own when you start linking it with other applications.
http://www.evernote.com/ Number 5 - Pebble Pad(3.99)
This is an extension of the Pebble Pad that is used on the CSU server. Using this application you can update and share assets while being highly mobile.
http://www.pebblepad.co.uk/ Number 6 - Twitter and Yammer (Free)
Get onboard the micro-blogging revolution! I have heard of some great things happing between lectures and students using Twitter. Twitter allows for an added level of social presence, something that is greatly needed for DE students. There is also great discussion happening over at Yammer and I ask that you sign up and add your two cents.
www.twitter.com www.yammer.com
That's about it for this stage. But if you would like to add more to this list please comment below.
