iPad Academy

iPad Video Lessons. Last Day to Register for the Online iPad Academy Class!

Registration closes today for the May section of the iPad Academy Master Class Click Here for details and registration info  

Tablet Computers: Android vs iOS and Why iPads Are the “Value Buy”

I’ve replied many times to the question of purchasing a Mac vs Windows PC. I point out that value, not price, is the most important factor. The qualities of the Mac (and the shortcomings of Windows) frequently make the Mac the “value buy” in personal computers. Joe Morelock is a fellow ADE (Apple Distinguished Educator) [...]

New Milestone for iPad Academy! More Than 500 Learn to Use the iPad Online

Wow! Over the past few months, more than 500 iPad owners have improved their skills by registering for my iPad Academy Master Class. Students are enjoying the lessons and the learning. Here’s what a few of them had to say: Just completed the first module — great lessons. I’m learning some basics and also great [...]

An iPad for Mother’s Day – Give Mom Video Lessons to Help Her Use That Special Gift

Thinking of giving Mom an iPad for Mother’s Day or already have  one gift wrapped?  Make it easy for her to get started and get comfortable with her new iPad. Include video lessons from the iPad Academy Master Class. The online iPad Academy Master Class series starts with a video tour of the iPad’s buttons [...]

Learn to Use the iPad: Video Lessons in the Online iPad Academy Master Class

Enrollment for the March offering of the online iPad class again exceeded expectations! Individuals and school groups from K-12 and higher education enrolled in large numbers. I want to thank the students of the March class again for participating, and once again express my gratitude for your feedback on the content of the video lessons [...]

On Sale – Two of the Best iPad Bird Guides from Peterson & Audubon for .99 Each

Big price drops on these iPad apps. Note that each app will take up considerable space on your iPad. Together they add up to over a gigabyte (GB) of space. The Peterson guide is 579 MB and the Audubon app is 606 MB. Audubon Bird Guide was $19.99  now .99 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audubon-birds-field-guide/id333227386?mt=8   Peterson Guide to [...]

Apple iPad Went on Sale Two Years Ago Today – Were You Waiting? In Line?

Apple’s tablet computer, the original iPad, went on sale two years ago today. Saturday, April 3rd, 2010. Back then, you could preorder for delivery or wait in line at an Apple store. I preordered my first iPad, hoping it would arrive on Saturday. I say hoping, because at the time we lived off the beaten [...]

Talking About Technology and iPads in Education: Article & Interview

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed for a story by Ben Jackson, a writer, software author and avid user of Apple technology. Ben recently published his wide-ranging article on technology and iPads in the classroom for Mashable. He covers the topic of classroom technology from a number of perspectives and offers a rich [...]

A Video Message from The Portable Prof about The iPad Academy Master Class

iPad Video Training – Free Sample Lessons, More Information, How to Register

  A few days ago, I began telling you about an online course for learning about the iPad. Beginning today, you can get details about the iPad Academy Master Class, including access to free sample videos, cost and how to register. Registration will be open for ten days. Registration will close at 6 p.m. on [...]