dragons in the flower bed Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I am not sure if I should even admit this, but I have so much curricula sitting on my computer in PDF form because I didn't want to keep another binder around or pay to have it printed up and spiral bound. Good stuff: Lively Latin, Trail Guide to World Geography, Miquon Math, Basic Not Boring workbooks. Last night I did the first few pages of Lively Latin in Notability and felt the whole homeschool revolve. Thank you thank you thank you Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I am not sure if I should even admit this, but I have so much curricula sitting on my computer in PDF form because I didn't want to keep another binder around or pay to have it printed up and spiral bound. Good stuff: Lively Latin, Trail Guide to World Geography, Miquon Math, Basic Not Boring workbooks. Last night I did the first few pages of Lively Latin in Notability and felt the whole homeschool revolve. Thank you thank you thank you Bill! The ability to easily "write" on PDFs on a tablet is going to be transformational methinks. Years from now this will sort of thing will likely be taken for granted, but we are participating in a technological shift. I think it is exciting. Say, do you have an iPad 1 or iPad 2? If you have an iPad 2 can you zoom into PDFs using the pinch-to-zoom finger movement (or not)? This is the one feature of this otherwise great app I find lacking when working in small spaces. The developers say they are working on it. But it was suggested pinch-to-zoom might already work on the iPad 2, but I don't know if that is really the case (or not). I'm glad you are finding Notability useful :001_smile: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have a 2. I'm pretty sure I was able to zoom, but I'm not sure it was with the pinching gesture. The kids are awake and this is a Winter Solstice surprise so I can't get it down to check. I will look after bedtime. I feel a little bit too skeptical about civilization's ability to sustain this level of consumption, but I agree with you otherwise. Using electronic tablets like paper is as big a shift as using paper and pencils instead of clay tablets and wedges, and the whole world is going to feel it down to the third world and for generations on and on, I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Just to clarify, do you let them fill in the blanks on the iPad? For example, if I had the SOTW activity sheets in PDF would I be able to let them fill them in on PDF form? I'm intrigued by this but at the same time, I kind of le having their papers in a notebook to show what we've done. BTW I've had my iPad just a few days. Used it yesterday for math facts, letter of the day, and to pull up maps for SOTW. It's incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 :lurk5::bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Just to clarify, do you let them fill in the blanks on the iPad? For example, if I had the SOTW activity sheets in PDF would I be able to let them fill them in on PDF form? I'm intrigued by this but at the same time, I kind of le having their papers in a notebook to show what we've done. BTW I've had my iPad just a few days. Used it yesterday for math facts, letter of the day, and to pull up maps for SOTW. It's incredible! I have not used the SOTW activity sheets, but yes, this app allows a person to use their finger or iPad stylus and "write" or "highlight" on top of the PDF. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 How do you "write" on the iPad? Do you use your finger or ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 You can get a stylus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 How do you "write" on the iPad? Do you use your finger or ??? Yes, one can use ones finger or an iPad compatible stylus (I don't have one of these). The "tools" of the app allow one to change the color and thickness of the lines and there are two modes for opacity. One is fully opaque (normal writing) and the other is a semi-transparent "highlighter" mode. The highlighter mode has proved a boon when children are asked to color objects as the underlying object is not obliterated. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereminerals Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Great. Now another reason I think I need an Ipad for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yep, anything you can do on a piece of paper except maybe fold it you can do on the PDF -- scribble, color, highlight, underline -- all with your finger or a stylus. Also, say you have three kids using the same PDF. You can save one as the ten-year-old's, one as the eight-year-old's, and one to use with the six-year-old in the future. Then you can go back and look at their work. Or you can print it out and put it into a binder all worked up and marked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 ...and don't forget, the kids love it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 This would be by the ipad is on my wish list...Really one for each kiddo but I need to start with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yep, anything you can do on a piece of paper except maybe fold it you can do on the PDF -- scribble, color, highlight, underline -- all with your finger or a stylus. Also, say you have three kids using the same PDF. You can save one as the ten-year-old's, one as the eight-year-old's, and one to use with the six-year-old in the future. Then you can go back and look at their work. Or you can print it out and put it into a binder all worked up and marked. That's a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I think some who've used Notability have also used Goodreader, so I'm asking if there is any reason why I should switch from Goodreader to Notability. I'm completely happy with Goodreader (including my son who loves to write on his pdf school books and pinches to zoom all the time to do so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Note to self (and anyone else who may be reading): board member "Stripe alerted us sometime back the textbooks from the Indian National Education Ministry (NCERT) were available for (free) download at Notemonk. http://www.notemonk.com/ncert/ I have only used the math (Math Magic) and English (Marigolds) at the early levels, but both are delightful. We have until now only used them orally, but I need to pull them into Notabliity. Others might want to poke around. Asnthe years progress they have chemistry, physics, economics, and all sorts of textbooks. I've only seen the elementary math and English, but they are charming. The "levels" to me seem like Indian 1 might equal US K and so on, but you all can figure that out. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I think some who've used Notability have also used Goodreader, so I'm asking if there is any reason why I should switch from Goodreader to Notability. I'm completely happy with Goodreader (including my son who loves to write on his pdf school books and pinches to zoom all the time to do so). My feeling is Goodreader is still a much more full featured PDF "reader." But a lousy app for "annotating." Notability is an app that has not fully matured yet (but the development team is amazingly responsive). It does not have all the reading "features" of Goodreader, but for being able to write on PDFs it is a breakthrough application. I have noted that the one flaw for me is one can not zoom into the PDFs (at least on an iPad 1) yet. To write in small spaces one needs to use a separate "zoom box." This is a little clunky. But overall this is a pretty great app. And if they figure out the pinch-to-zoom this will be a dream. If it is still on sale for 99 cents grab it! Also get the free Dropbox app as these seems to be the easy way to get PDFs into Notability. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 FYI notability is on sale for .99 which is apparently 80% off. This week only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Just to clarify, do you let them fill in the blanks on the iPad? For example, if I had the SOTW activity sheets in PDF would I be able to let them fill them in on PDF form? I was doing just that last night with the SOTW 4 AG, and filling in the maps too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 :lurk5: Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I downloaded the nat geo world atlas and was using it. I wish that I could highlight rivers and areas like we do on the SOTW. The nat geo maps are really nice, just wish the app had more functions. I would love to find a map program that has old world maps as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I downloaded the nat geo world atlas and was using it. I wish that I could highlight rivers and areas like we do on the SOTW. The nat geo maps are really nice, just wish the app had more functions. I would love to find a map program that has old world maps as well. Pretty sure you could do that in Notability if you have the maps in PDF form. Uncle Josh, Trail Guide, OTM Press, Enchanted Learning and Homeschool in the Woods all offer PDF maps for download. HITW has "Olde World Style" available for download. Just trace the river with your finger after selecting blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have PDF Expert, and it allows for similar functions (though is more expensive than Notability right now). LOVE IT. I'm in grad school and have tons of articles to read. Saves on printing. I can highlight, make notes, etc. Now to add a stylus to my Christmas list....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 So how would I pull up a PDF map in enchanted learning? I found one I like but I'm used to just clicking and printing it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It's all beyond me - I think I am the "new" Amish. However, I will continue to read with curiosity - on my desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 It's all beyond me - I think I am the "new" Amish. However, I will continue to read with curiosity - on my desktop. Me, too! :D How do you all figure this stuff out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Me, too! :D How do you all figure this stuff out?? I figure it out as I go along? I'm addicted to shopping the app store! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Can you install TOG DE on the iPad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yeah, but what about android????:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Wow! I installed the app after reading this thread earlier and dd ended up reading two science chapters, did the corresponding worksheets, and did some free samples from Math Mammoth - and she said it was FUN!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 So, what's the best stylus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I just tried it with mr q. All I can say is WOW! I think all stylus are pretty much the same. I found mine in the iPad section at best buy. It was about 15 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Can you install TOG DE on the iPad? I went searching on the TOG site for that answer, and at least for now, their Lock Lizard feature is not compatible with iPads. A real shame, too!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I will be buying and testing Notability today. I also have tons of pdf curriculum. I think the ipad could be revolutionary for us, but I still need a workaround for flash. We’ve been having great success with Intellego unit studies, but some of the links are for flash based websites. I've seen one or two apps, but haven’t tried anything yet. We’ve been using a whiteboard app for math, and ds is much better using that with a stylus than with pencil and paper, so I have high hopes. Now if I could only get him to stop chewing the tips off of every stylus I buy...:glare: I recently installed Dropbox on my computers, laptops, phone, ipod, and ipad2. I noticed there is a monthly fee for more storage. I’m not sure how quickly I will reach that, or if I even will, but it seems a bit pricey. I really love using it, but is there something similar without the monthly charges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katnorman Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Yeah, but what about android????:D I have an android and I just installed Evernote on it and I love it! It's free :D and you can use your finger or stylus and write in answers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have PDF Expert, and it allows for similar functions (though is more expensive than Notability right now). LOVE IT. I'm in grad school and have tons of articles to read. Saves on printing. I can highlight, make notes, etc. Now to add a stylus to my Christmas list....:) I have pdf expert too and like it for some things but notability is better for writing. In PDF expert the writing doesn't look or feel as natural. PDF expert works better for me if I want to type on a document. They are both good apps but I use them for different functions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 So, what's the best stylus? I like these from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HO86P6/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details It doesn't necessarily work better than the $20 one I bought at Best Buy but it's just as good and because it plugs in to the headphone jack we've managed to keep up with it. We lost the Best Buy one in less than 24 hours.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Me, too! :D How do you all figure this stuff out?? The thing about the ipad is that it's very user friendly. The first time dd6 picked it up she just knew how to move around and make things work. It's very intuitive. There are also numerous threads on here with ideas for apps and how do do various things that others have already figured out which makes it even easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have an android and I just installed Evernote on it and I love it! It's free :D and you can use your finger or stylus and write in answers, etc. Evernote also offers Skitch. Based on my reading it would be better to convert to jpg to use skitch to do this, but it can work. I love Android, I hope Notability is already working on a version for it. I really respect the companies that have stayed ahead of this tech curve like Evernote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I have not used the SOTW activity sheets, but yes, this app allows a person to use their finger or iPad stylus and "write" or "highlight" on top of the PDF. Bill Oh my gosh! Seriously??? I'm so excited. I have an Ipad 2, but I'm just waiting for someone from Apple to come by in an unmarked white van and take it away. "You really don't deserve this ma'am. You're making our company look bad. You're a poser. Give it back." :D I think I even have the Notability app. *squeal* Now I just have to figure out how to make it all work. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Oh my gosh! Seriously??? I'm so excited. I have an Ipad 2, but I'm just waiting for someone from Apple to come by in an unmarked white van and take it away. "You really don't deserve this ma'am. You're making our company look bad. You're a poser. Give it back." :D I think I even have the Notability app. *squeal* Now I just have to figure out how to make it all work. :glare: You are going to dig this! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just downloaded notability and I can't wait to play with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thank you, thank you, thank you! Just downloaded notability and I can't wait to play with it. Get Dropbox too. Unless someone knows something I don't (entirely possible) this seems the easiest way to get PDFs into Notability. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc26 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Get Dropbox too. Unless someone knows something I don't (entirely possible) this seems the easiest way to get PDFs into Notability. Bill Would that work for an Intelligo Unit study?? (I just purchased 2 at the Currclick sale). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Get Dropbox too. Unless someone knows something I don't (entirely possible) this seems the easiest way to get PDFs into Notability. Bill Hmmm. How does it work? When I opend mr. Q I had a box pop up that asked if I wanted to open it up in iBooks or notability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinF Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Get Dropbox too. Unless someone knows something I don't (entirely possible) this seems the easiest way to get PDFs into Notability. Bill I already have and love dropbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Get Dropbox too. Unless someone knows something I don't (entirely possible) this seems the easiest way to get PDFs into Notability. Bill It's the easiest way unless you are getting the PDF online or in email. From there you can just open in Notability directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Would that work for an Intelligo Unit study?? (I just purchased 2 at the Currclick sale). If it is a PDF it should work. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 It's the easiest way unless you are getting the PDF online or in email. From there you can just open in Notability directly. Right. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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