Tuesday, January 29, 2013

PDF Max - Fill Forms, Annotate PDFs & Take Notes

PDF Max - Fill Forms, Annotate PDFs & Take Notes
By Mobeera

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pdf-max-fill-forms-annotate/id540572073?mt=8

Here's their sales pitch:

 * 40% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME** Much more for much less, pay once for all your devices, PDF Max designed for those people who’re looking for a full-featured PDF annotating, form-filling & note-taking app. PDF Max provides all features you need for an everyday PDF & note-taking app in one place so that you do not need to spend extra money for other apps.

I'll be testing it out soon- has anyone used it?



Friday, January 18, 2013

Lost on Campus? try this app

Here's a free app for navigating the real world-

lostoncampus.com.au shows you the way around 42 Australian university campuses, including six LTU campuses.

If you're on an unfamiliar campus, new to LTU, have a terrible sense of direction or just want to know how many minutes it will take you to get to the nearest coffee, download it and off you go!


iPad mini cases now available for staff


The cases for our iPad minis have arrived! Please come and collect them from my office at your convenience:

Annabel Orchard
Martin Building 363a
Bundoora Campus

To make sure I'm in, please call or email me, details in the staff directory.

If you're from another campus, please email me with your postal address and I'll arrange delivery,

I look forward to hearing from you- or meeting you- soon!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

LTU Teaching technologies with mobile support


Terry Young  from CTLC tells us what's in store for mobile devices in 2013. Thanks Terry!

If you're interested in a demonstration, leave a comment below or email Annabel.


·         Mobile Theme and support for Mobile Devices
As the numbers of internet-enabled phones and tablets increase, more and more students will use the LMS via mobile devices.  Phase 2 of the LMS upgrade project will see the introduction of a mobile theme offering better formatting and support for mobile device.

·         PebblePad
La Trobe is planning to upgrade from PebblePad 2.5 to PebblePad 3 in January 2013.  Phase 2 will include a bridge between the LMS and the updated PebblePad system to facilitate single sign on.
PebblePad will be accessible via a mobile friendly version.

·         Collaborate
It is also planned to implement a bridge between the LMS and Collaborate.
Collaborate 12 will be accessible via a mobile application.


Regards
Terry

Terry Young
Online Teaching & Learning Developer (Personal Learning Systems)
Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Centre
La Trobe University | Bundoora 3086 VIC
Ph. 9479 6779
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ctlc/

Personal Learning System (PebblePad Support)
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/lms/pls/

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Learning about online teaching

Welcome to 2013! Hopefully by now you will have familiarised yourself with your iPad Mini and tried a few apps.
There is some great content available through iTunes U about online teaching, produced by UNSW. Download the iTunes U app from the app store on your iPad if you haven't already, and search for Learning to Teach Online. Or, follow this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/itunes-u/learning-to-teach-online/id413204415 on your desktop. Topics in the UNSW "course" or "collection" include 'Using online lectures to support active learning' and 'Engaging and motivating students'.