Tag: Digi-Learner
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Using timers on your iPad
Read more: Using timers on your iPadThis Digitip will show you how to make timers quickly on your iPad. A great tool for in the classroom or in personal planning. Watch the video
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Using the Drag and Drop Feature to Take Notes
Read more: Using the Drag and Drop Feature to Take NotesUse the iPad’s drag and drop features to quickly take notes between Safari and numerous word processing apps. This is a great way to quickly take notes when completing a research task. Learners can select and hold onto any content that it is useful and then navigate to their favourite notetaking app to record the…
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Use Keynote and iMovie to create an X-ray machine – Part two
Read more: Use Keynote and iMovie to create an X-ray machine – Part twoThis is a great way to use green screen effects without having access to a green screen. What interesting ideas could you use this technique to show? This is part two of a two part Digitip: X-ray machine – iMovie Watch the video
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Use Keynote and iMovie to create an X-ray machine – Part one
Read more: Use Keynote and iMovie to create an X-ray machine – Part oneThis is a great way to use green screen effects without having access to a green screen. What interesting ideas could you use this technique to show? This is part one of a two part Digitip: X-ray machine – Keynote Watch the video
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Add live video to your Keynote Presentation
Read more: Add live video to your Keynote PresentationCreate and share a presentation with added live video. This video shows you how to use the Live Video feature in Apple Keynote. This could be great for teachers to create help videos or for students to use when presenting to the class. Watch the video
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Use the Present feature on Microsoft Forms
Read more: Use the Present feature on Microsoft FormsShare Microsoft Form or Quiz results with your class in a visual and engaging way. This video shows you how to use the Present feature in Microsoft forms, allowing for an engaging way to give feedback and clarity to the topic. Watch the video
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Creating an infographic using Keynote
Read more: Creating an infographic using KeynoteCreate an infographic in Keynote using the shape, text and animate tools. This video shows you how to create an infographic in Keynote. An infographic is a visual representation of data and information that can be used for learners to showcase their knowledge and understanding of a specific topic. The video explores how to deconstruct…
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Toggle Colour Filter to create a digital overlay
Read more: Toggle Colour Filter to create a digital overlayCreate a digital overlay for your iPad that you can turn on and off as you please. This video shows you how to turn on the Colour Filter inside Accessibility settings of your iPad and utilise the Accessibility shortcut to toggle the filter on and off. Watch the video
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Creating a check-in using Microsoft Teams Reflect
Read more: Creating a check-in using Microsoft Teams ReflectCreate health and wellbeing check-ins for your class using the Reflect feature on Microsoft Teams. This video also explores how to use the health and wellbeing/mindfulness features available through Reflect. Watch the video
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Use Microsoft Translator to live translate
Read more: Use Microsoft Translator to live translateTranslation tools can be invaluable for teachers and learners. This video shows how you can use the app Microsoft Translate on iPad to live translate your lessons with your pupils in many different languages. Watch the video
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OneNote Handwriting Tools
Read more: OneNote Handwriting ToolsThe handwriting and drawing tools can support literacy by having handwriting converted into editable text, numeracy through the use of Maths Assistant, and they can offer an alternative input method for all users. This video provides an overview of the tools available in OneNote on iPad. Watch the video.
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Stop Motion Animation in iMovie
Read more: Stop Motion Animation in iMovieAnimation is a great way for pupils to show their learning in a creative way. There are a variety of ways to create a stop motion animation on the iPad. This video shows you how to use the Camera and iMovie app to do this. These are some of the core applications available on the…
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Green Screen/iMovie
Read more: Green Screen/iMovieThis video explains how you can record something in front of a blue or a green screen and then add it to a video or photo background in iMovie. The green or blue screen then disappears, making the subject of the video appear in front of the chosen background.
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Typing Feedback
Read more: Typing FeedbackThis video explains how typing feedback works. This is one of the many tools found in the accessibility settings on the iPad. Watch the video.
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Live Text Translation
Read more: Live Text TranslationThis video explains that the Live Text tool is available in certain apps on the iPad and can be used to select text and translate it easily. The video also explains what you can do if your chosen, target language is not available by sending it to OneNote and using the Immersive Reader tool. Watch…
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Screen Recording and Sharing
Read more: Screen Recording and SharingRecording your screen is a great way for teachers to create things such as how-to videos or to record the process of working through a problem, and then make it available to learners to view in their own time. Likewise, students can use screen recording to evidence their learning and because screen recording will also…
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Using Glow
Read more: Using GlowIf you want to take part in some national CLPL events, you need to use your Glow account. As an Edinburgh teacher, that can be a little tricky. Here’s how to access Glow on your PC and your iPad. Watch the video.
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Syncing Photos with OneDrive
Read more: Syncing Photos with OneDriveThis video shows you how to sync the Photo library on your iPad with your OneDrive account. You will then be able to print any photos from your iPad by logging into your OneDrive account on a pc or laptop. Watch the video.
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Speak text with a Scottish voice
Read more: Speak text with a Scottish voiceThis video shows you how to get your iPad to read any text in any application back to you, using a Scottish voice. Watch the video.
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Quick Notes
Read more: Quick NotesIn this video we demonstrate how to use Quick Notes on iPad. You can use Quick Notes to jot down information over any app or screen on iPad. This video explains how to access Quick Notes on iPad, how to create content, and where notes are automatically saved. You have the option to then share…
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