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The Class Nerd
by The Class Nerd
A podcast and blog discussing how to use Apple devices to get work done in your classroom.
Episodes
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The Final Exam
Music Ed Tech Talk Robby on Twitter - @robbyburns Craig on Twitter - @craigmcclellan
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Semester 2 Episode 10 - The Wrap Up Grab Bag
In the final episode of Semester 2, Robby and Craig revisit lesson planning. Then they get into a discussion of “Sticky Tech,” or apps and services that they keep coming back to. Previous Lesson Planning Episode Agenda - iOS, Mac Bear - iOS, Mac KeepIt - iOS, KeepIt GoodNotes 5 OmniOutliner…
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Semester 2 Episode 9 - Mind Mapping
In today’s episode, Craig and Robby explorer tools for mind mapping and how it can be useful for teachers in the classroom. Show Outline in MindNode MindNode iThoughts Linea Sketch Paper Concepts OmniOutliner OmniFocus OmniGraffle MarginNote 3 Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts...
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Semester 2 Episode 8 - Shortcuts
In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby try to explain what Shortcuts are (though Apple’s naming doesn’t make it easy), share several of their favorite shortcuts as inspiration, and then get to some listener questions. Also, Craig’s kids were home during the recording of this episode…and you can...
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Semester 2 Episode 7 - Calendars and Time Management
In this episode, Craig and Robby discuss the differences between task and time management, then get into the apps and workflows they use to manage their busy teacher schedules. The Class Nerd - Semester 2 Episode 3 - Task, Reminder, Project, and Habit Apps, Oh My! Timepage Calendar 366 BusyCal -...
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Semester 2 Episode 6 - Parent Communication
In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby dive deep into ways to make parent communication easier using technology. Robby gives helpful tips, and Craig goes off the JavaScript deep end. Canvas Synergy Drafts 5 Drafts Episode Ulysses Byword Squarespace Remind Band Drafts Action To Automate or Not...
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Semester 2 Episode 5 - Research and Reading Apps
Teachers (and hopefully people in other professions) should always be lifelong learners. In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby share their workflows, primarily on iPad, to help make continuing education and learning easier. PDF/Research Apps LiquidText MarginNote 3 MindNode OmniOutliner Book...
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Semester 2 Episode 4 - Handwritten Note Apps
In this week’s episode, Craig makes Robby’s editing job difficult, and we discuss apps for taking handwritten notes on iPad. The Class Nerd - Semester 1, Episode 4 - Drafts The Class Nerd - Semester 1, Episode 3 - Notes Notability GoodNotes 5 Penultimate Linea Sketch Paper DayOne Noteshelf…
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Semester 2 Episode 3 - Task, Reminder, Project, and Habit Apps, Oh My!
In this week’s episode, Craig and Robby get into a listen requested topic discussing the differences between different types of apps in the productivity category and how we use them. OmniFocus (iOS), (Mac) Things 3 (iPhone) (iPad) Craig’s Things Blog Post “Getting Things Done” by David Allen...
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Semester 2 Episode 2 - To Automate or Note to Automate
Craig and Robby wax philosophical about automation, and then turn to everything bucket apps. Semester 1 Episode 3 - Notes Bear Drafts 5 Semester 1 Episode 4 - Drafts OmniFocus Robby’s Book Devonthink Keep It Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS Follow The Class Nerd - Blog…
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Semester 2 Episode 1 - Apple Watch in the Classroom
In the first episode of a new semester, Robby and Craig discuss their new iPad Pros and then how they use their Apple Watches in the classroom. Robby Blog Post about iPads Semester 1 Health Episode Apple Watch Complication Semester 1 Drafts Episode Craig’s Watch Face Modular Date Things Calendar...
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Extra Credit Episode 1 - Apple's Big September
In this bonus episode, Craig and Robby talk a bit (ok, a lot) about the products Apple is releasing in September, and then move on to their favorite features and apps of watchOS 5 and iOS 12. MacStories watchOS 5 Semester 1 Exit Ticket Apps Keep It Carrot Weather Waterminder OmniFocus 3 Things 3...
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Semester 1, Episode 10 - Student Data
STOP! Before you read on, please make sure to take our Semester 1 EXIT TICKET so that we can better improve our show for Semester 2. Show Notes: This week The Class Nerd talks about apps they use to gather, process, manage, and reflect on student data. Bear Drafts Workflow Drafts/Workflow Action…
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Semester 1, Episode 9 - Making Stuff
Show Notes: This week The Class Nerd talks about the apps they use to make letters, posters, worksheets, documents, and other classroom related documents. Robby says the word “artifact” in this one. Pages Microsoft Word Keynote OmniGraffle Craig’s Classroom in OmniGraffle Adobe Apps Affinity...
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Semester 1, Episode 8: Going Paperless
This week, The Class Nerd breaks down their paperless process. In this one, we cover scanning apps, file organization, PDF annotation apps, and handwritten note apps. Show Notes: Scannable Scanner Pro Scanbot PDF Expert PDF Viewer Notability Goodnotes Subscribe Apple Podcasts Overcast Castro…
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Semester 1, Episode 7 - Lesson Planning
The Class Nerd breaks down five of their favorite apps for lesson planning. OmniOutliner - Mac, iOS forScore Keynote - Mac - iOS Bear The Class Nerd Podcast Episode 3 - Note Taking Drafts Episode with Markdown Discussion Agenda - Mac, iOS MailTags FileMaker Excel Numbers - Mac, iOS
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Semester 1, Episode 6 - Mental and Physical Health
This week The Class Nerd takes a moment to reflect on the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health in the teaching profession. This episode isn’t as focused on productivity, but it is still 100 percent nerdy! Every app we discuss is perfect for fostering self care, but also...
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Semester 1, Episode 5 - Team Collaboration and Communication
Though we spent the first two episodes of this semester discussing tools to manage email, there is a better way! In this week’s episode, Robby and Craig discuss tools that can take you beyond email to better collaborate and communicate with your teams at school. Apple Pay Square Cash Venmo Slack...
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Semester 1, Episode 4 - Drafts
In our nerdiest episode yet, we do a deep dive into our most used iOS app, Drafts 5. We share how we use this app in the classroom, and how it can save you time and mental energy. Drafts 5 API Evernote X-callback-url OmniFocus Markdown David Sparks Markdown Field Guide Episode 3: Notes Bear…
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Semester 1, Episode 3 - Notes
In this week’s episode, Robby and Craig share (and debate) about their favorite note taking apps. Evernote - macOS, iOS API Drafts 5 OCR TaskClone Skitch Penultimate Scannable Bear - macOS, iOS Workflow Siri Shortcuts Scanbot GoodNotes Linea Sketch
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Semester 1, Episode 2 - 3rd Party Email Apps
In this episode, Craig and Robby finish their discussion of email by sharing some 3rd Party apps you can use to help you manage your mail. Craig - Blog, Twitter Robby - Blog, Twitter Semester 1, Episode 1: Email with Apple Mail Airmail for iOS Airmail 3 for Mac Spark for iOS Spark for Mac PDF...
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Semester 1, Episode 1 - Email With Apple Mail
In the first official episode of The Class Nerd Podcast, Craig and Robby discuss Apple’s default mail app on iOS and macOS, and how they use it to manage their email. Craig - Blog, Twitter Robby - Blog, Twitter The Class Nerd Returning to Apple Mail on iOS — The Class Nerd Mail Act-On Mail Tags...
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Episode 0 - Tech Origin Stories
Craig - Blog, Twitter Robby - Blog, Twitter The Class Nerd Automation Episode of RB&F
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A podcast and blog discussing how to use Apple devices to get work done in your classroom.
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