by Nadjib Aktouf on August 1, 2011
Labeled as the last school app you’ll ever need, inClass is definitely something you should try out. This free app is available for the iPad, iPod, and iPhone. I tested this app and found it very intuitive and easy to use. You can create terms and classes, set schedule times for classes, create and share notes, and set tasks. I was particularly impressed at the note-taking feature of this app since it allows you to do more than just write notes and append them to classes. You can attach photos, video, and audio recordings to your notes straight from your device. Another powerful feature of this app is its ability to share notes via Facebook, email, or with other inClass users. The tasks feature is a great way to stay on top of your homework and maintain a to-do list for your school work in general. I highly recommend you give this app a try!
Have you used inClass? What do you think of it? Are you familiar with other school productivity apps?
From inClassApp.com
by Nadjib Aktouf on July 5, 2011
A group of ferrets is called a business. Kinder Surprise eggs are illegal in the United States. In Urugay, there’s a prison called ‘Freedom’. Rabbits can see behind them without turning around.
Check out Learn Something Every Day for some interesting lesser known facts updated daily. There’s even an iPhone app!
by Nadjib Aktouf on April 18, 2011
Is Wikipedia a reliable source of information? Being a wiki, Wikipedia’s content can be modified by anybody. How can we trust it? But it is considered the largest encyclopedia on the Internet. How can we ignore it?
You should have already read these two articles:
- Evaluating Internet Research Sources: http://www.virtualsalt.com/evalu8it.htm
- Critically Analyzing Information Sources: http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill26.htm
Write a blog post discussing your views on whether or not Wikipedia is a reliable source of information. Should it be considered a credible source for schools and universities? Why or why not?
Due: April 19, 2011
by Nadjib Aktouf on March 29, 2011
Your assignment is to create an audio podcast that is at between 2.5 to 5 minutes long using GarageBand. The final product should have at least 2 minutes of voice recording, a sound loop or imported audio, and at least 2 tracks.
Choose from one of the following ideas to create a project:
1. Reflection: What is one book, movie, song, event, etc… that has had affected your life. How did it shape you as a person today? What have you learned from it? Was it inspirational? What did you discover about yourself?
2. Present the news: Find one article online that you will read “radio-style” on your podcast. You must include an intro and outro sound effect for the news piece. You may include, more than one piece of news, ads, or commentaries.
3. Be a talk-show host: Choose an issue that concerns you and create a podcast with a classmate to discuss the topic in a talk-show format.
For ideas on what this project should look like, click here to see what students from last semester submitted by visiting the ACS Amman Blog Directory. You must save this project as an mp3 file and upload it to your blog. This assignment is due at the end of class on Thursday, March 31.
Leave your questions in the comments below or email me. Have fun!
