The keyboard is beautiful but some of the design decisions have me going back to my previous mechanical keyboard.
Read More∞ Read the right book today then it could change your life forever
Seth Godin:
“No one is going to remember seven years ago what you read on Facebook today. But if you read the right book today then it could change your life forever.”
Source: The EntreLeadership Podcast: #210: Seth Godin—Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Counting Steps on the Apple Watch with Pedometer++
Pedometer++ is the best way to track steps on the Apple Watch.
Read MoreForget the iPad. The iPhone as a “Laptop Replacement”
“Laptop replacement” is intensely personal and not even the right question to be asking. For some, such as my wife, the iPhone is all she needs or wants.
Read MoreSwitching to the Native Twitter App
A story about switching from Tweetbot to the native Twitter app.
Read More∞ Kickstarter: The Panobook from Studio Neat
I just wish I had the foresight to successfully create a sideways notebook.
Read MoreScanning Documents in iOS 11 with Notes and Augmented Reality
The Notes app in iOS 11 uses augmented reality to scan documents to PDF and it is pretty awesome.
Read More∞ Slamming into Walls
Mark Crump: "I feel the biggest thing holding the iPad back is software. Not once have I felt my iPad Pro was slow."
Read More∞ Amazon and Whole Foods
Ben Thompson’s insightful analysis of Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods
Read MoreCan the iPad Replace Your Laptop?
A laptop may not be the best solution for all situations but it is an adequete device for everything. An iPad may be a better device for many tasks but it can’t do everything
Read MoreSaturday Recommendation: Overcast: Podcast Player
The best podcast player for iOS
Read More∞ How to Write a Good Review of a Product
Ben Brooks is spot on when it comes to writing a good review for a product.
Read MoreDoes the 9.7” Smart Keyboard Fit the 10.5” iPad Pro?
The 9.7” Smart Keyboard will work on the newer iPad but the dimensions are slightly off. If you’re upgrading your iPad then you should plan on getting a new Smart Keyboard as well.
Read MoreRecommended Coffee Shops by City
An ever growing list of recommended coffee shops by city
Read More∞ Making Use of the First 5 Minutes of Class
A great article in a series on the Chronicle outlining small changes. You can make in your teaching.
Read More∞ Keeping Track of Books You’ve Read
Such a great idea...no review, no thoughts, just a list of books.
Read More10.5” is the Ideal Size for the iPad Pro
The 10.5” size hits the sweet spot for combination of portability, weight, and having enough real estate for split screen.
Read More∞ Two Persistent Myths in Teaching and Learning
In short, practice by doing isn’t as effective as people claim and people learn in a variety of different ways.
Read MoreRules for Brainstorming
You can only come up with good ideas when you have a pile of bad ones.
Read More∞ On Getting the Most Out of Your Work Day
If your day is filled with meetings and other miscellaneous tasks that aren't usually life giving, challenging, or creative it is easy to declare bankruptcy on the day. I found the advance below helpful (along with the rest of the article)
“The marginal meeting. It needs to be there, so I must figure out an angle to increase the value. I’ve got one hack that works consistently: assume they have something to teach you.”