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As the iPad takes hold of the classroom, educators are looking for new ways to extend the functionality of the device and take advantage of it's powerful feature set. While many of us have utilized the camera on the iPad for still photographs or for taking classroom videos- companies like Belkin want to extend the reach of these capabilities and help teachers get the most out of their iPad investment. With this in mind Belkin has just released the Belkin Tablet Stage which turns your iPad into a document camera and presentation system. Having had a chance to work with the Belkin Tablet Stage first hand, I am impressed with the quality and attention to detail of the design. Putting together the Belkin Tablet Stage took about 10 minutes and was rather straight forward using the step by step directions in the booklet that accompanied the device. The Belkin Tablet Stage cradle can accompany a wide range of tablets, everything from the iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy, to the iPad...

Well it is hard to believe that another year has come and gone and I will be off to ISTE 2103 Conference in San Antonio in a couple of days! It figures to be an exciting venue with over 18,000 educators attending. I am sensing a lot of energy this year which should make for a great show. I put this Haiku Deck together to give you a glimpse of what I will be packing. Enjoy-and stay tuned for some new product announcements on my blog! www.haikudeck.com

Join me for a full day workshop as we explore how the iPad can be used with students with learning and organization disabilities. The multi-sensory design of the iPad has made a big impact in the field of education because it appeals to all learners. There are thousands of applications (apps) in the area of education, with many designed specifically for students with learning disabilities and organizational difficulties. Come learn about the built-in IOS features that make the iPad an ideal device to support students with learning and organizational difficulties. Learn about some new workflows and how students can use the iPad to organize their school life. Come learn about apps that can be used as students move through the writing process, from brainstorming to publishing. During this session you will learn about mind mapping apps, word prediction, text to speech, speech recognition and other supports to assist students in the writing process. Similarly learn about some new and innova...

As I had noted in a previous post one of the technology trends that you be seeing in the upcoming school year will the be the use of the iPad as a document camera and as presentation tool! The iPad will give MAX HandStand DX teachers the flexibility to teach and do demonstrations like no other tool they have ever used. It is truly exciting times for educational technology and for teachers to harness the power of these tools. I for one no longer take my laptop with me when I do presentations, but instead reach for my iPad and Apple TV. By connecting my Apple TV to my Epson PowerLite 915W projector with HDMI, I can take advantage of Apple's Airplay Technology and project images and apps from my iPad to the screen.  What a great experience it is to be able to utilize my iPad as a presentation and teaching tool. But now watch what happens when I pair up my iPad and Apple TV with the  MAX HandStand DX , The MAX HandStand DX is a solidly built stand for the iPad that can be aff...

Lantronix xPrintServer Network Edition - Print server - 10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN - AC 90 - 260 V xPrintServer is an easy-to-use, affordable 'plug-and-print' solution for Apple iOS devices, enabling wireless printing from the native print menu to networked printers. There's no need to install any printer drivers or download any applications. xPrintServer also eliminates the need to sync documents back to a Mac or PC. Now, you can print documents, photos, e-mail, web pages and more in minutes. Open the box. Plug the xPrintServer into the network. Print. It's that easy. With xPrintServer, schools no longer have to invest in brand new printers to enable iOS device printing. Purchase the Lantronix xPrintServer today for $149.95 from AssistiveTek, LLC. Call or email me about ordering your Lantronix  xPrintServer