Shamblesguru (Chris Smith)'s Blog (28)

#OZeLIVE Sat/Sun 22-23 Feb free Online Conf : http://ozelive.com

#OZeLIVE Sat/Sun 22-23 Feb 2014 free Online Conf : Asia friendly time http://ozelive.com

This online conference is in 2 weeks time … it is the inaugural conf for this new annual series … to be held online using the webinar platform BlackBoard Collaborate … mainly organised from Australia but with a global reach.

You (colleagues) can attend on any device … even the iPad which is very convenient and now robust enough to use … I’ve…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on February 10, 2014 at 3:16am — No Comments

iPad Apps Smackdown : Webinar 21 March 2012

Join me tomorrow ... Thursday 21 March 2012 ... at a friendly time for Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia/New Zealand [sorry the Americas you'll be sleeping].

4:00pm Bangkok time

I'll be leading an hour [in the Australia Webinar series] when we'll be looking at some of the 1,500 Apps on my iPad and also where you'll have an opportunity to share some of yours. I'll specifically be addressing some of the classroom management issues and Apps that may make students/teachers…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on March 20, 2013 at 5:25am — No Comments

Virtual Students Fairs : for USA College Application

I'd be grateful if you could spread the word (especially to careers/counselling colleagues and students) about these upcoming virtual student fairs designed to help international students who are applying for entrance to USA Colleges (Universities) in 2013.

They are free and online with the opportunity to win one of several scholarships available.

For…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on March 6, 2013 at 4:25am — 2 Comments

Fireside Chat around Shamblesguru's iPad

#eT@lking Fireside Chat around Shamblesguru's iPad

webinar #australiaseries

http://bit.ly/ZRaQrU

Wednesday, November 21st at 8pm, Melbourne Australia time (gmt+11)

There are over 1,300 Apps in Shamblesguru’s iPad … … so much to share, so little time. Chris Smith (alias shamblesguru), of Thailand, will go in whichever direction the interests of attendees determine. Initially, Chris will start the ball rolling with…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on November 19, 2012 at 7:13am — No Comments

Applying to Study at a USA College

Curated links for overseas students considering applying to a USA College.

http://www.scoop.it/t/usacollege

Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on August 22, 2012 at 10:30am — No Comments

Using an iPad as a Graphics Tablet

This title is really the case study for a wider topic on Remote Apps.

For me this is one of the most exciting (tech) influences on mobile learning ... the interconnectivity between devices.

I have two folders on my iPad [Remote1 and Remote2] which are full of Apps that enable connectivity between the iPad and other devices ... and that connectivity can be both ways. See the two screen shots in the images below.…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on June 24, 2012 at 3:00am — No Comments

Screencasting Apps on Shamblesguru's iPad

I'm a BIG evangelist for screencasting ... on all devices ... IMHO it's an essential skill to go into every teachers and learners digital toolbox.

On the iPad we are spoilt for choice, many are free ... if you are looking for a suggestion on where to start then download Educreation (free) ... it is similar to…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on June 21, 2012 at 7:42am — No Comments

Shamblesguru's iPad : The Blog

http://shamblesguruipad.posterous.com/

I have an iPad2 and a New iPad ... and a very happy nephew who has inherited my iPad1.

This Blog is designed to share the…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on May 7, 2012 at 10:46am — No Comments

Happy Easter from Shamblesguru

http://youtu.be/y1yazlpbPb8

From the Philippines ... cute coloured Easter Chicks

Please note that there are some other videos related to religious ceremony in this part of my YouTube channel…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on April 8, 2012 at 4:01am — No Comments

eBook: "An Educator's iPad" ... published

eBook: "An Educator's iPad" ... published on Amazon and Apple iTunes.

... written for educators and parents who have an interest in mobile learning and especially the use of Apple’s iPad.

It is not a “how-to” manual but a resource for enabling more informed decisions regarding the use of…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on March 22, 2012 at 5:50am — No Comments

Blackboard Collaborate : First Impressions

Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on August 8, 2011 at 1:15am — 1 Comment

Reform Symposium 29-31 July 2011

Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on July 28, 2011 at 2:12am — No Comments

QR Codes : Online Presentation at Reform Symposium Conf. 30 July #RSCON3

Next Saturday I'm doing a presentation abouit QR Codes in T&L at the free online conference the Reform Symposium ...

My session is midnight Thailand time ... but much more sensible if you are in Europe or the Americas ... it is 10:00am California time and 6:00pm in London

The online Reform Symposium is taking place using the webinar platform ...…

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on July 22, 2011 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Which Social Networks to Use? [Prezi]

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on July 20, 2011 at 1:39am — No Comments

Shambles Newsletter May 2011 ... online

Shambles Newsletter May 2011 .. now online

and it lives at

http://www.shambles.net/newsletter/May2011

or use the short url …

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Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on May 14, 2011 at 8:13am — No Comments

Shambles Newsletter November 2010 ... online

Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on November 13, 2010 at 12:18am — No Comments

Twitter Live Chat vs Second Life (Virtual World)

Twitter Chat vs Second Life from Chris Smith on Vimeo.

Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on August 31, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Shambles Newsletter February 2010 now online

The February 2010 edition of the Shambles newsletter is now online at http://www.shambles.net/newsletter/february2010

There are only three a year so not many to look at.

I'm really pleased with how this edition has turned out ... and I'm also very grateful for the suggestions and contributions received.

I pretty certain that there will be something in the newsletter that will be of interest to you and your… Continue

Added by Shamblesguru (Chris Smith) on February 18, 2010 at 12:53am — No Comments