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How To Give An iPad 2 Live Presentation

Posted on October 23, 2011 Written by John Richardson 3 Comments

Ever since I became a speaker, I’ve had a love–hate relationship with Powerpoint. On the one hand, Powerpoint slides can be very helpful to get your point across. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and good use of graphics and video during a presentation can add emotion and understanding. On the other [...]

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iPads in the Classroom

Posted on October 22, 2011 Written by John Richardson 4 Comments

Working in a K-12 environment, I have seen many different teaching tools and strategies. From the standard whiteboard to the latest presentation and projector tools, there are many ways to share knowledge with our students. Technology has really expanded the horizon for many educators. One of the biggest problems with technology has been the “wires” [...]

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Welcome to iPad 2.5: Presentation Machine

Posted on October 21, 2011 Written by John Richardson 7 Comments

With the addition of iOS5, the iPad 2 now has the ability to become a Presentation Powerhouse. Using Airplay, you’ll be able to pull up the Keynote program and send your Powerpoint style slides across the room wirelessly to a large screen monitor or projector. Imagine being able to walk around the room with your [...]

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Updating to iOS5 on the iPad 2

Posted on October 13, 2011 Written by John Richardson 11 Comments

I updated my iPad 2 to iOS5 last night. After hearing about some failed updates, I was a little leery of the procedure, but the overall process went well for me. If you are planning to do the upgrade, here are a few things to consider. 1. You’ll need to upgrade to the latest version [...]

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Is There a New Kindle In Your Future?

Posted on October 10, 2011 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

Many of us are used to the amazing product launches at Apple computer. We wait for months for the latest i-thing to come out and stand in line for hours to purchase one. A few weeks ago, Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon.com took the stage in a similar fashion and revealed a new line [...]

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Raising Your SEO While Watching TV

Posted on September 22, 2011 Written by John Richardson 1 Comment

One of the best ways to raise your SEO rankings is to have influential websites link back to your website or blog. I talked about how to accomplish this with the Klout web app in a previous post. The bottom line… Create great content on your blog or website Share links to your content via [...]