Category: Apple

Apple for Business: from Survive to Thrive series

Unveiling Apple’s Hidden AI: The Power of On-Device Machine Learning In an era dominated by data, information, and images, the ability to efficiently navigate through vast digital libraries is paramount. Apple, known for its innovation in both hardware and software, has quietly introduced a game-changing feature in its Photos app, harnessing the prowess of artificial

Student-Created Timers in Keynote

Student-created timers for assessments and showcasing concepts In the ever-evolving landscape of education, Apple’s Keynote app emerges as a powerful ally for educators seeking to infuse creativity into their classrooms. Ditching traditional timers, imagine students taking the reins of time management by crafting personalized, themed timers using the versatile Keynote app. This blog is your

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Designing Effective Digital Learning

Ideas to keep in mind when thinking about digital learning  Every school has ambitious goals of creating effective, inclusive and welcoming spaces for their learners. We put thought into the design and layout of spaces, the furniture, the finishings and the learning content. But we must not forget that there needs to be intentionality given

Capturing Student Voice Using Screen Recorder on iPad

Looking to capture student voice? Gather feedback or get students to explain their learning? The screen recorder on iPad has got you covered!  In this article, I’m going to spill the beans on a super handy feature that’ll make your recording students in class a whole lot easier: the screen recorder on your iPad. But

Creative Classroom Ideas for Exploring Matariki

Creative and engaging Matariki ideas for your classroom  It’s that time of year again. Matariki! So, why not try something new to engage your students and get them excited about learning and sharing their knowledge and expertise. Here are a few ideas on how you can use a range of tools to celebrate and explore Matariki

Getting your Outlook Calendar Schedule on Your Apple Watch

Did you know Apple watch does Outlook schedules? See how here! In making the shift from using Google Calendar to Microsoft Outlook when I started with UTB, a challenge I encountered was how I could have my schedule appearing on my Apple Watch face so I could easily see when my next event was. It

Curriculum Mapping Part III

Our trainers are asked frequently if we have a curriculum map linking Digital Technologies to other curriculum areas, across age groups and levels. The answer is yes, but not for you! Curriculum Mapping needs to be aligned with school wide strategy, values, community and more. There is no one size fits all. In order to create a meaningful, useful, relevant map that serves your learners many things must be considered. This blog series explores how you can do just that.

How to Take Back Control of Your Kids’ Devices

You may have your device access sorted in the classroom, but feel like you have lost control of the devices in your household or know parents who feel this way. Here are some tricks that gave me back control of the devices in my home and restored my sanity. Step-by-Step Instructions The type of devices

Curriculum Mapping Blog Part II

Our trainers are asked frequently if we have a curriculum map linking Digital Technologies to other curriculum areas, across age groups and levels. The answer is yes, but not for you! Curriculum Mapping needs to be aligned with school wide strategy, values, community and more. There is no one size fits all. In order to create a meaningful, useful, relevant map that serves your learners many things must be considered. This blog series explores how you can do just that.

The Using Technology Better Show – Episode 8: Tools of the Trade

For the UTB Show’s final episode, we’ve pulled out all the stops by rounding up the whole UTB training team who share their favourite tech tools (cue delightful track “My Favourite Things” from The Sound of Music). These tools really are better than “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens”! Each trainer gives a super

Add a Dynamic Soundtrack to Storytelling

Take your digital storytelling to the next level by giving your students the opportunity to create custom, dynamic soundtracks for their stories.  Perhaps a story calls for a suspenseful musical composition or an upbeat soundtrack. Setting the scene is easy with Garage Band, the ideal tool to create a soundtrack that compliments your students’ writing

How to video broadcast inside a channel on the Teams iPad App

 With Google Drawings a lot of people don’t realise that it actually sits inside Google Docs. Inside Google Docs you actually have the Google Drawings tool. Under insert you’ve got Drawings and now there are two places that you can get a Drawing from. The ‘New’ is going to open up and what you

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