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IPad at ISTE

I attended my first session at ISTE this morning. It was called “Rethinking Arts Education for the YouTube Generation.”. It was a fantastic session, and I captured it using an app called SoundPaper. With SoundPaper, you can record audio and … Continue reading

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Using CoverItLive with the iPad

Mara and I are at ISTE and we’re using CoverItLive to blog the sessions.  Mara only brought her netbook and iPad, leaving the Mac laptop at home.  We’ve found that the following are true when using the CoverItLive app with … Continue reading

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Hmmmm…

I wrote a blog post about my new iPad case – on the iPad using the WordPress app – this weekend. Today, when I finally got around to checking the blog, the post isn’t here! When I get home tonight, … Continue reading

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iPad case

I was finally able to find a case that I like. I ended up ordering the InCase iPad convertible book jacket, and it’s great! It has a built-in 3 position stand and protects the iPad really well. I have the … Continue reading

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The iPad Niche

A little bit of background: I currently have a MacBook Pro that is my primary personal laptop and an iPod touch that I use a lot for various things.  I use it in the car to listen to NPR podcasts, … Continue reading

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Obligatory unboxing post

Well, no one’s done it yet, so here is my unboxing post. Such an unassuming cardboard box: Surprise! Wow, it looks a lot like a really big iPhone: Interesting that Apple went with the matte aluminum back like a MacBook … Continue reading

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Problems with WordPress

I just wanted to comment on some problems I’ve been having with WordPress.  This may be something to think about should we want to use it with participants next year, either in combination with the iPad or not. When Mara … Continue reading

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I can’t wait!

My name is Jamie Kasper, and I am the Arts Educator 2.0 project co-director with Mara.  I am currently the Fine Arts and Humanities Advisor at the Pennsylvania Department of Education.  I spent nine years teaching music in Maryland, Virginia, … Continue reading

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