Archive for Category: "MacReach"

MacReach Show #63 – Assessing with Video May 3, 2013 2:00 pm

MacReach Show #63 – Assessing with Video

In this age of common formative assessments, summative assessments, one test after another, etc. There is another way, a way to really see student growth. Assessing with video is the way to capture that growth. It doesn’t have to be a documentary, just a few short clips to observe and show what the student knows.

MacReach Extra: Image Capture April 29, 2013 4:00 pm

MacReach Extra: Image Capture

This time on MacReach Extra, Kelly shows how to get images and video from your iPhone to your Mac using the Image Capture program that comes installed on every Mac.

MacReach Show #62: If You Build It, They Will Come April 5, 2013 2:44 pm

MacReach Show #62: If You Build It, They Will Come

Meg and Kelly discuss the iTunes Widget Builder and embedding those widgets on websites. The App of the Week is Subtext. Check it out.

MacReach Extra: Instashare March 29, 2013 12:16 pm

MacReach Extra: Instashare

In this Extra, we present the Instashare App. It’s like AirDrop, but works between iOS devices and between your Mac and your iOS Device.

MacReach Show #61 – Ask3 and More! March 22, 2013 11:27 am

MacReach Show #61 – Ask3 and More!

This week on MacReach: Creating on the iPad using whiteboarding apps. Meg and Kelly discuss several apps that allow students to record what they are doing on the screen. We talk about Ask3, a new entrant into this space.

MacReach Show #60: You Bug Me! February 22, 2013 2:36 pm

MacReach Show #60: You Bug Me!

On this MacReach, we talk with Bea Cantor about her eBook – Calling Nature: Macro Photography and the iPhone

MacReach Show #59: Readdle Me This January 28, 2013 4:25 pm

MacReach Show #59: Readdle Me This

This week on MacReach, we dig into sharing documents in the iOS environment, and check out Readdle Documents for the iPad.

MacReach Extra: Folders, Finder, and iPhoto Fixes January 22, 2013 1:19 pm

MacReach Extra: Folders, Finder, and iPhoto Fixes

This is MacReach Extra, our tips spin off show. It is a video show so there will be pictures. This show will alternate weekly with the regular MacReach show. This week’s tip is how to create folders (Finder), Playlist (iTunes), and albums (iPhoto) from a selection.

MacReach Show #58: Is Everything Getting Smaller? January 11, 2013 2:17 pm

MacReach Show #58: Is Everything Getting Smaller?

Meg and Kelly talk about their experiences with the iPad Mini and discuss its place in education. We also discuss some changes to the show format.

MacReach Show #57: iTunes You December 21, 2012 1:51 pm

MacReach Show #57: iTunes You

iTunes 11 released. iTunes U – What it is and What it isn’t. Our App of the Week, and our top ten apps for those getting new devices for the holidays.

MacReach Show #56: Apple’s Treasure Trove November 30, 2012 10:02 am

MacReach Show #56: Apple’s Treasure Trove

 Hosts: Meg Wilson Kelly Dumont Apple’s treasure trove of new stuff. iPad Summit Apple Distinguished Educator Application Period Open App of the Week – Make Dice Check out our Show Notes Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- macreach@edreach.us

MacReach Show #55 – The Paperless Principal October 12, 2012 8:59 am

MacReach Show #55 – The Paperless Principal

 Hosts: Meg Wilson Kelly Dumont Guest: Jethro Jones A discussion with Jethro about his new book, The Paperless Principal. No iPad Mini invitations this week. New iPods released App of the Week – A selection of apps to help you go paperless. Check out our Show Notes Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- macreach@edreach.us

MacReach Show #54 – The iWorkflow October 5, 2012 9:38 am

MacReach Show #54 – The iWorkflow

 Hosts: Meg Wilson Kelly Dumont Meg and Kelly discuss a few different work flow scenarios for iOS devices in schools. Apple Maps Apology iPad Mini in a couple of Weeks App of the Week – Evernote Check out our Show Notes Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- macreach@edreach.us

MacReach Show #53 – The i’s Have It! September 21, 2012 7:20 am

MacReach Show #53 – The i’s Have It!

Hosts: Meg Wilson Kelly Dumont Luis Perez iPhone 5 and iOS 6 Discussion         Check out our Show Notes Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- macreach@edreach.us

MacReach Show #52 – iTunesU and You September 7, 2012 10:00 am

MacReach Show #52 – iTunesU and You

What is all the fuss about iTunesU all of the sudden? Meg and Kelly talk about the recent changes to iTunesU and what it means for districts, schools, and you. Hosts: Meg Wilson - @ipodsibilities Kelly Dumont - @kdumont Check out our Show Notes Leave us some feedback!  Contact us with any questions or comments- macreach@edreach.us

MacReach Show #51 – Back to School September 2, 2012 8:00 am

MacReach Show #51 – Back to School

We’re back from a late summer hiatus, with Sue Gorman joining us for a discussion on new beginnings, professional development, and what’s upcoming for Apple in the next couple of months.

MacReach Show #50: Put A Cork in it! July 30, 2012 9:35 am

MacReach Show #50: Put A Cork in it!

This week: a discussion of the ADE Global Institute held in Cork, Ireland. Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion released. Using Apple’s Reminder app now available on the Mac and iOS devices.

MacReach Show #49 – iPhoneography July 8, 2012 10:05 am

MacReach Show #49 – iPhoneography

This week’s MacReach show welcomes Ken Shelton and Luis Perez as we dive into the concept of “iPhoneography” and all the awesome things you can do with your iPhone in education.