Posted by Chris Cuzzupe
Class of 2013
Today, I want to tell you about one of my favorite apps. I absolutely love the Box.com app and Box.com. I use this primarily as a storage system to transfer my work from my iPad, personal computer, and other school computers. I am able to upload various files types including: word and pages documents, powerpoint and keynote presentations, excel spreadsheets movies, images, interactive videos, and abobe files.
I use this in a few specific classes where the teachers want me to submit my work so that they can grade it online, and comment on my work. The Box.com app and Box.com are different than the traditional storage apps and sites, as teachers can be invited to be collaborators, editors, or just straight viewers. It is user friendly and easy to use, as you can create many folders to organize your work. The best part about this app and website is that it is free!!!! :) Suggest this to your friends, students, and fellow teachers!!! This is a great work flow option.
Students received Gmail accounts in the summer of 2012 and began using the emails when they had to create their Apple IDs for the 1:1 iPad deployment at Grafton High School. As of February break, high school teachers are joining in and being switched to Gmail as well. To the right of this blog are links to instructions for setting up Gmail accounts on the iPads and MacBook Pros. This blog will continue to be updated by students and faculty that are part of the Grafton High Tech Force. Guest bloggers will be welcomed and encouraged!
