Author Archives: Mary Elizabeth Meier

About Mary Elizabeth Meier

Program director of Mercyhurst University Art Education Program.

Reflections from ISTE – Inquiry As Stance

I returned from the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) conference with a renewed sense of commitment to the notion of “inquiry as stance” (Cochran-Smith & Lytle, 2009) as theoretical and practical guide for professional learning. For the past … Continue reading

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iOS4.3 – Audio/Video Mirroring is Here!

From my perspective as an educator, perhaps the most enticing new feature on the iPad2 is the ability to send a video signal to a projector or TV that allows others so see everything. I have missed this feature sorely … Continue reading

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iOS 4 – Screen lock changes to mute switch?

When I updated my iPad to the iOS 4, I suddenly had no sound. It took me a few minutes to discover that the mechanical switch on the side of the iPad had become a mute switch. Previous to the … Continue reading

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Pogo Sketch, the juicy pen for the iPad

I am list maker. There is something so satisfying about checking off items on a to-do list with a really great juicy pen. Although I prefer to compose long forms of writing at my computer keyboard, there are times when … Continue reading

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iPad keeps the seat warm

Today at the Pennsylvania Art Education Association Board meeting in Kutztown, the iPad served as a “stand in” for two colleagues who could not be physically present. The iPad rested on an acrylic craft easel at the place to my … Continue reading

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iPad User Guide in iBooks

I was searching in the iBooks store when I came across this free user guide by apple. The following two ebook user guides may be of use to teachers who are adopting the iPad and would like to use a … Continue reading

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Searching for a PDF reader

I discovered that I really do enjoy reading text on the iPad. So, I decided it was time to put the iPad to work in service to my research and productivity as a graduate student in art education. Time to stop playing around and get back to work. I went in search of a PDF reader. Continue reading

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Apps Smörgasbord

In the spirit of sharing what apps we are using, here are two screen shots (taken in iTunes) of my current collection. To the right are the apps that are available for both iPad and iPhone/iPod. Below are the apps … Continue reading

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WordPress profile

Consider changing your profile so that your full name appears in the right hand column of the blog’s main page. Instead of memeier, my name for this blog is Mary Elizabeth Meier. Login at wordpress.com These directions apply to the … Continue reading

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Mobile Touch Tech – the buzz

I am looking forward to exploring how the iPad and iPod touch and their apps might be of interest and use to the arts educator… Continue reading

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