Collaborative+App+Workshop

The iPAD can be used in many ways to facilitate collaboration. It can be used in a 1:1 setting, 1 ipad being used by a group, or using an app on one iPAD at the front of the classroom.

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 * File Distribution -** File sharing has become a prevalent way to share content that is not on the web page-based. Most of these services require an account be created to access the files. They feature a download and upload to edit the files.=====
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 * [[image:iFiles.jpg align="center"]] ||= **iFiles** || iFiles is a file manager, document viewer, text editor, voice recorder, wifi drive, and more for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch.

Transfer files from your computer, carry them around with you, and share them with your friends.

Using iFiles is easy. Just swipe left or right over a file or folder cell to display a popup menu. Simply tap your selection and you’re ready to go. You can even view and modify properties, labels and icons.

There’s no need to worry about the security of iFiles, either. Your files can be accessed remotely with a password or locally with a master passcode. No one but you will see what’s in your iFiles.

With iFiles, you can easily share files with your friends (peer-to-peep only) using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. || $3.99 || || Free (Up to 2 GB) ||
 * [[image:dropbox.jpg]] ||= **[|Dropbox]** || Dropbox shares and sync file online to multiple computers.
 * [[image:boxnet.jpg align="center"]] ||= **Box.net** || Includes the same features as the iPhone and more.

- Secure your content with a four-digit passcode and set the app to logout when closed - Project files from Box to a TV, LCD monitor, or projector via VGA Out - Wirelessly print to AirPrint-enabled printers

Upgrade to Box Business to collaborate with shared workspaces and sync files to your PC for offline access. || Free (Up to 5GB) ||

Share Board includes multiple drawing tools (Pen, Marker, Highligher), editing and scaling features, session save and log, the ability to upload and edit photos and text and features to share any session via email or Facebook. Assign session names and icons. Even connect your iPad to a projector to display your work for presentations. Use Share Board to share thoughts and ideas during meetings, conferences or tradeshows. Upload pictures, add texts and share them on Facebook. || $7.99 ||
 * Whiteboard -** Shared whiteboard space has become a staple for the distance education communication and collaboration. The iPad does not allow for all of the features that some desktop/laptop applications offer. However multi-taking has enabled multiple apps to run to simulate the desktop/laptop apps.
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 * [[image:share_board.jpg align="center"]] ||= **Share Board** || Share Board allows up to 4 users to connect simultaneously via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to create, innovate, draw, share pictures, play games or just have fun—and Share Board is inter-compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
 * [[image:whiteboardhd.jpg]] ||= **Whiteboard Pro** || Whiteboard is a collaborative drawing app for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Experience better doodling with Whiteboard's smooth, fluid markers.

Whiteboard offers real-time collaborative picture creation. Connect with any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth peer-to-peer, and discover what happens when the fingers of two minds work together. || $2.99 ||
 * [[image:groupboard.jpg align="center"]] ||= **Groupboard** || Groupboard turns your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a collaborative whiteboard, allowing you to draw and chat in real time with other people anywhere on the internet, even with users using a web browser. Use it for online tutoring, collaborative design, or just for fun!

Simple to use - simply start the app and then draw on the screen by dragging your finger. Use two fingers (pinch) to scroll and zoom. Click the Connect tab to connect with other people.

Features include the ability to change colors, shapes, line width, and upload photos which you can then draw on. Log in as administrator for the ability to ban users and delete pictures.

Use two fingers (pinch gesture) to zoom in or out and scroll. || Free for app, Cost is license dependent ||
 * [[image:syncpad.jpg]] ||= **SyncPad** || Video demo: [] - SyncPad is the ultimate whiteboard for remote and local collaboration. Would you like to share your ideas with a coworker but you are out of town? Don't worry, just create a room with your SyncPad and share the name of the room with your co-worker, who can enter in his SyncPad or simply use any browser, visiting [].

Forget those whiteboard and sketchpad applications that require you to be few feet from each other in order to collaborate. With SyncPad you just need to be connected to the internet, and you will be able to enjoy a live connection experience, just like if you were working the very same whiteboard, no matter where you are. If you want to clear your whiteboard, just tap on the screen 3 times to clear imported images and 4 to clear the entire board.

Features: - Multiple colors - Multiple stroke sizes - Eraser - Multi-page PDF support - Import pictures from your library - Live sharing connection with another SyncPad, SyncPad reader or a browser. - Multi-user rooms - Share via e-mail or save to your library || $9.99 ||

- Upload docs from your iPad to google docs anytime and anywhere. - Supports open-in feature: you can open the supported data from mail, safari or some other APPs that supported open-in feature; Also allow other APPs to open local docs. - Search feature supported, help you find out the docs easily. - Bulk upload supported, you can select multiple files at a time and upload them successively. - Bulk download and bulk delete are also available. - Whenever you take a photo, you can upload to your google docs immediately! If your photo was taken from some text, you can convert it to text directly by using google's OCR technology! - Anytime you want to edit your google docs online, just take out your iPad and Tap the "Edit" button. - Download the google docs to local and view them offline. - Download the google docs and mail them as attachments. - Create docs/spreadsheets online and download them to local for viewing or mailing. - Easily view your docs' revisioin info & thumbnail. - Screen rotation supported. || $2.99 || || Free ||
 * GoogleDocs -** Several schools and universities are switching to using Google Apps for students. Google Apps allow multiple student to edit files that are stored in Google's cloud space. Safari has some issues with some of the Google Apps.
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 * [[image:PowerDocs.jpg align="center"]] ||= **PowerDoc** || Features:
 * [[image:multiG.jpg align="center"]] ||= **[|MultiG]** || MultiG is specifically designed for people to access Gmail and other Google applications.


 * Text Editing-**
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 * [[image:evernote.jpg align="center"]] ||= **[|Evernote]** || Evernote turns the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad into an extension of your brain, helping you remember anything and everything that happens in your life. From notes to ideas to snapshots to recordings, put it all into Evernote and watch as it instantly synchronizes from your iPhone to your Mac or Windows desktop. See why millions of people worldwide use Evernote:

Key features of Evernote: ● Create text, photo and audio notes ● Auto-synchronize your notes to your Mac, PC, and Web ● Magically makes text within snapshots searchable ● Mark notes as "Favorite" for quick access ● All notes include geo-location information for mapping and search ✶ Premium Feature: File Synchronization - add, sync, access, and share files (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, and more) among the different versions of Evernote you use

Here are some ways to use Evernote for your personal and professional life:

● For research and class notes ● To capture blog ideas and design inspiration ● To stay in-sync with your desktop notes, web clips, and files ● To snap photos of whiteboards and wine labels ● As part of your GTD system to help you stay organized ● To record voice memos || Free ||


 * Audience Response**
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 * [[image:eclicker_host.jpg]] || **eClicker Host** || eClicker Host is a personal response system that allows teachers to poll their class. This is the teacher software that works with the free eclicker software. eClicker Host allows up to 32 connections connected through WiFI. || $9.99 ||
 * [[image:eclicker.jpg align="center"]] || **eClicker** || eClicker is a personal response system that allows teachers to poll their class. eClickers is designed for up to 64 clients with a easy-to-use question viewer. || Free ||