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A podcast and blog discussing how to use Apple devices to get work done in your classroom.
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The Final Exam
Music Ed Tech Talk
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Semester 2 Episode 10 - The Wrap Up Grab Bag
In the final episode of Semester 2, Robby and Craig revisit lesson planning. Then they get into a discussion of “Sticky Tech,” or apps and services that they keep coming back to.
Previous Lesson Planning Episode
Agenda - iOS, Mac
Bear - iOS, Mac
KeepIt - iOS, KeepIt
GoodNotes 5
OmniOutliner - iOS, Mac
DayOne - iOS, Mac
Calendar Episode
BusyCal
RSS
eMac
Feedly
FeedBin
Reeder
Fiery Feeds
PDF Expert - iOS, Mac
Overcast
Exit Ticket
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Semester 2 Episode 9 - Mind Mapping
In today’s episode, Craig and Robby explorer tools for mind mapping and how it can be useful for teachers in the classroom.
Show Outline in MindNode
MindNode
iThoughts
Linea Sketch
Paper
Concepts
OmniOutliner
OmniFocus
OmniGraffle
MarginNote 3
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Semester 2 Episode 8 - Shortcuts
In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby try to explain what Shortcuts are (though Apple’s naming doesn’t make it easy), share several of their favorite shortcuts as inspiration, and then get to some listener questions.
Also, Craig’s kids were home during the recording of this episode…and you can definitely tell. Apologies.
MacStories Workflow Review
GoodNotes 5
Shortcuts App on the App Store
Drafts Episode
Number Talks Book
Number Talks Shortcut
Podcast Posting Blog Post
Robby’s Seating Chart Shortcuts
OmniGraffle
OmniOutliner
Start Concert Band
Craig’s Instagram Shortcut
Robby’s Wake Up Shortcut
Robby’s Coffee Shortcut
Robby’s Go to Work Shortcut
Robby’s Good Night Shortcut
Craig’s Makeup Work Shortcut
Variables Tutorial
Canvas Workflow Series Episode 1
MacSparky Video Field Guide
Matthew Cassinelli Twitter
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Semester 2 Episode 7 - Calendars and Time Management
In this episode, Craig and Robby discuss the differences between task and time management, then get into the apps and workflows they use to manage their busy teacher schedules.
The Class Nerd - Semester 2 Episode 3 - Task, Reminder, Project, and Habit Apps, Oh My!
Timepage
Calendar 366
BusyCal - Mac, iOS
Fantastical - iPhone, iPad, Mac
Fantastically Good Event Parser Drafts Action
Google Calendar
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Semester 2 Episode 6 - Parent Communication
In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby dive deep into ways to make parent communication easier using technology. Robby gives helpful tips, and Craig goes off the JavaScript deep end.
Canvas
Synergy
Drafts 5
Drafts Episode
Ulysses
Byword
Squarespace
Remind
Band
Drafts Action
To Automate or Not Episode
Textexpander
TextCase
PopClip
Email Episode of TCN
Scriptable
Scriptable Script for Saving Contacts to Contact Group on iOS
Spark
Cardhop
FileMaker Episode
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