prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2013 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-53124.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53124.htm Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:00:00 CST IPEVO's new Wishpool program empowers teachers with free education technology. Teachers can "make a wish" for IPEVO products to improve teaching and learning in the classroom. Wishpool is intended to enhance learning for more children through education technology. Qualifying teachers can share their stories on the Wishpool site and may be chosen to receive free IPEVO technology for their schools. There is no cost and no obligation to apply. http://prmac.com/release-id-51621.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-51621.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:25:00 CST Made by educators for educators to solve their own challenges with tracking the progress and status of each student in each class and/or group, Status of the Class 1.0 for iPad allows teachers to create a checklist for field trips, back to school info, readers' and writers' workshops, assessments, homework tracking, progress monitoring or any way they wish. The Groups feature is used to organize students by gender, reading groups, grade level and more. Lists can easily be emailed to others. http://prmac.com/release-id-47300.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47300.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:00:00 CST Aussie Developer PKCLsoft today releases Tap Times Tables 3.0 an important Back2School update to its popular educational app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Tap Times Tables is a wonderful learning and practicing tool for kids in grades 4 to 6 that need some help with their Times Tables. With the latest release of Tap Times Tables, PKCLsoft has added a range of new features that are specifically targeted for the classroom and homeschooling. http://prmac.com/release-id-47255.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47255.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:00:00 CST Texas based House of File today announces the release of School Notes for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A wildly practical note taking solution for modern high school and college students, this application offers users a centralized academic hub where they can take handwritten, visual, and audio notes, set up reminders, create flashcards, and share important classroom info with others on demand and on the go! http://prmac.com/release-id-45940.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-45940.htm Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:00 CST Florida-based Flywally Apps have released Spitball Revenge! 1.02, their debut gaming title for iOS devices. Spitball Revenge! is an intuitive and addictive action game in which a user takes control of a high school kid as he races through the hallways, firing spitballs at his classroom nemesis. Along the way players must dodge classroom doors, students, lockers and even the school principal. Users have to collect as many coins as possible, as these provide the key to awesome power ups. http://prmac.com/release-id-44537.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44537.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:30:00 CST Artgig Apps in Westchester, NY, is giving away their new kids mental math and strategy app, Marble Math Junior, for free today only Friday 6/22. Young mathematicians will be excited to earn new marbles as they avoid obstacles, like sticky green slime, and collect bonuses while working through the problems. There is no time limit - children can work at their own pace, and if they get an answer wrong, they have the opportunity to see the correct solution and then try again. http://prmac.com/release-id-44163.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44163.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:30:00 CST Artgig Apps today introduces Marble Math Junior 1.0 for iOS, the second in a pair of new math practice apps. Designed specifically for early to mid elementary ages, 5-8, Marble Math Junior blends problem solving, strategy, core math concepts, and good plain fun. Part pinball, part maze, the object of the game is to solve a variety of math problems by collecting numbers as players roll or drag a marble through a series of mazes. http://prmac.com/release-id-41430.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41430.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:00 CST demografix pty ltd. today introduces School Writing 1.0 for iPad, their educational app that allows teachers to prepare, and students to complete, writing lessons using written and audio instructions and responses. This valuable resource for teachers and students provides a platform for learning shapes, letters, numbers, words and more. Packed with content that is easily set to teacher or parent preferences, this application is a powerful learning tool in and out of the classroom. http://prmac.com/release-id-41394.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41394.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:45:00 CST Dear Panda LLC has announced the release of CourseNotes 3.5 for iPad, the note-taking app popular in classrooms around the world with both students and educators alike. The latest version of CourseNotes adds support for the iPad 3 Retina display and takes note-taking on the iPad to the next level with true rich-text editing features including support for text highlighting, font colors and improved outining capabilities. Dear Panda today also announced an update to CourseNotes for Mac. http://prmac.com/release-id-41392.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-41392.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:35:00 CST Emantras products were presented at MobiLE 2012, the Mobile learning event held in Phoenix Arizona. MobiLE 2012 is a mobile learning event that enables K-12 educators to connect and share their experiences in applying mobile technology for teaching and learning. The presentation titled, The Educational Implications of App Innovations, showcased how developers are beginning to make a difference in education through their products. http://prmac.com/release-id-39316.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39316.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:25:00 CST The Virtual Frog Dissection app is an ethical and educative alternative to real animal dissections. Available for desktops, laptops, Macs, iPads, netbooks and interactive whiteboards, students can learn all about frogs and their biological functions, without unnecessary loss to animal life. PETA has offered to donate money to a private school in Oneonta to reduce the number of frog dissections performed in the school's science classes. http://prmac.com/release-id-39032.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-39032.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:30:00 CST California based PunFlay today announced that Virtual Frog Dissection 1.9 has once again been featured in the "What's Hot" category on Apple iTunes. A perfect match for the iPad, The Virtual Frog Dissection app is an ethical and educative alternative to real animal dissections. Available for desktops, laptops, Macs, iPads, netbooks and interactive whiteboards, students can learn all about frogs and their biological functions, without unnecessary loss to animal life. http://prmac.com/release-id-38517.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-38517.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:00:00 CST Independent app developer, Rob Laltrello today introduces TapPoll 1.0 for iOS. TapPoll is a multiple choice quiz and polling app that can be used by educators in the classroom or by students wanting to study for tests. When used in poll mode, educators can view live, instant feedback on TapPoll's website as students select the answer on their devices. In Quiz mode, students can create and share quizzes among their peers. Public quizzes are also available for use by everyone. http://prmac.com/release-id-37805.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37805.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:45:00 CST Rat Dissection 1.1 from developer PunFlay has been listed by the Sunday Times as one of the 500 best apps in the world. Accurate simulation of the wet lab dissection procedure. Rat Dissection walks you through a virtual dissection of a rat, with written instructions and voice-over to guide the user through the simulated procedure. Considered by many as the definitive guide to must-have mobile apps, the Sunday Times App List selects from the wide range of both categories and devices. http://prmac.com/release-id-37167.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-37167.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:30:00 CST Cambridge based Dear Panda LLC is gearing up for the new semester with a sale on CourseNotes, their top-selling iPad and Mac apps which help students take notes and stay organized. The must-have apps for students will be on sale through January 21st. Dear Panda also announced that CourseNotes has been selected as a nominee for the Best App Ever Awards for 2011. CourseNotes lets you take notes during your classes and keep them organized by subject and class meeting. http://prmac.com/release-id-34340.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-34340.htm Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:30:00 CST Making your list and checking it twice. Tis the season for giving and for those of you whom already have or are wishing to have an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad make sure you checkout KosmicMath Family edition v1.5. Santa's elves think its really cool and a great way to keep all the kiddos in the family sharp while on break from school. KosmicMath captivates children to master their math tables. Help them master their basic math facts and enjoy some cool NASA imagery. http://prmac.com/release-id-31276.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-31276.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:10:00 CST Manhattan Edit Workshop, the cutting-edge authorized digital training destination, today released its online training series 'Classroom in a Cup: Final Cut Pro X' featuring Mewshop founder and filmmaker, Josh Apter; and Apple Certified Trainer, Ari Feldman. Offering a no holds barred approach, Apter and Feldman teach the ins-and-outs of Final Cut Pro X (FCP X) with candid commentary about the radical changes and immense potential offered by one of the industry's most beloved editing applications http://prmac.com/release-id-30087.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-30087.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:00 CST IL&FS Education today announces Xperica HD 1.5, an update to their interactive science experiment app for iPad. Featuring a visually rich interface, Xperica is like a virtual science lab which aims at strengthening the understanding of science concepts. With a primary focus on physics experiments, Xperica is a first of its kind teaching aid for teachers and students. Version 1.5 features a lot of extra learning content in each of the 10 experiments currently available. http://prmac.com/release-id-29637.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-29637.htm Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:40:00 CST Dear Panda LLC has announced the release of CourseNotes 3.0 for iPad, the note-taking app popular in classrooms around the world with both students and educators alike. CourseNotes 3.0, arriving just in time for the fall semester, promises to make note-taking on the iPad even better with two major new features: rich text editing and Dropbox support. One of the many reasons for CourseNotes' popularity among students is the app's ability to keep notes well-organized. http://prmac.com/release-id-28739.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-28739.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:00:00 CST Mobile Apps for Ed announces Moments Ago 1.1, their premium educational application for iOS devices. Moments Ago utilizes the power of cloud computing technology to simplify the teacher-parent communication process. Using Moments Ago, teachers have the ability to send meaningful email communications to the parent/guardians of their students in 3-5 seconds. Teachers have reported improved classroom climate as a result of using the app. http://prmac.com/release-id-27824.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-27824.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:00:00 CST In reaction to growing patent infringement lawsuits levied against IOS application developers, SlothMedia, LLC removes KosmicMath - Lite edition from the Apple iTunes Appstore having received their own notification of possible patent infringement for the use of a "buy now" button. Lawsuits are a distraction from business and we'd rather focus our efforts on upgrading and delivering quality educational applications to our user base. We are pleased to announce a free upgrade to version 1.5. http://prmac.com/release-id-25883.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-25883.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 03:30:00 CST Mobile Apps for Ed today released Moments Ago 1.0.2 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. Moments Ago puts a fast and easy communication tool in the palm of teachers' hands, allowing them to send messages to students in the classroom and quick email reports to parents. Moments Ago serves as a motivator for students to improve their performance and behaviors and keeps parents informed of what their children are doing in school. The app features a free two week trial. http://prmac.com/release-id-24251.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-24251.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:00:00 CST IL&FS Education today introduces Xperica HD 1.0, their first education app for the iPad. Xperica is like a virtual science lab which aims at strengthening the understanding of science concepts. With a primary focus on physics experiments Xperica is a first of its kind teaching aid for teachers and students. Featuring a a visually rich and interactive interface, the experiments cover topics like the Archimedes Principle, Pulleys, Resistance, Oscillation, Projectile Motion and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-23576.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-23576.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:00:00 CST Boston based Dear Panda LLC today introduces CourseNotes 1.0 on the Mac App Store, a powerful tool which helps students to take notes and stay organized. CourseNotes is a valuable tool for any student looking to create and organize notes on their Mac and wirelessly sync notes, sketches and assignments with their iPads. Integrated ToDo items allow students to track homework assignments and other reminders right in their notes. http://prmac.com/release-id-23578.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-23578.htm Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:00:00 CST Knowledge Quest, Inc. and iHomeEducator, Inc. have released Wonders of Old Ancient Timeline 4.1, their new app in a new series of educational apps to teach and reinforce history and geography knowledge. Targeted for students 5th grade and up, Wonders of Old Ancient Timeline is a very special primary and secondary level resource and tapestry of ancient events weaved across a beautiful canvas of time which helps children and adults see history in a whole new way. http://prmac.com/release-id-23466.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-23466.htm Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:30:00 CST KosmicMath turns one while developers push onward edging ever closer to version 2.0. In celebration of reaching this milestone, SlothMedia LLC, offers free iTunes download codes for their flagship products, and revises their Lite editions to v1.4. KosmicMath captivates children to master their math tables. Since its debut on the iPhone, KosmicMath has been rewritten for the iPad, expanded into a product family consisting of 16 unique license options. http://prmac.com/release-id-19897.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-19897.htm Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:55:00 CST Making your list and checking it twice. Washington based Slothmedia, LLC today announces KosmicMath Family edition 1.4, an update to their popular game series for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. KosmicMath Family Edition is a five player mathematical space game which encourages young minds to memorize basic math facts. Santa's elves think it's really cool and a great way to keep all the kiddos in the family sharp while on break from school! Slothmedia and KosmicMath are definitely on Santa's list. http://prmac.com/release-id-18098.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-18098.htm Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:30:00 CST Virginia based Lesson Portal, LLC has released iDiscipline HD 3.0.1 for iOS. iDiscipline HD is a world class infraction tracking system that assists teachers in the classroom as well as a tool to communicate with parents regarding their children. iDiscipline HD collects the data the teacher enters, and when the teacher is ready to contact the parent, all the data is in their hands. Infractions can be sent via email, whether it's just one or all the infractions a particular student has received. http://prmac.com/release-id-17862.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-17862.htm Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:00:00 CST Washington based SlothMedia, LLC announces KosmicMathHD-Family and KosmicMath Lite HD version 1.3 for iPad. KosmicMath captivates children to master their math tables. Along with many enhancements, this release expands the Kosmic Math HD iPad product suite to include 5 new single player, single grade offerings. Improved game flow allows users to directly access all modalities of the entire program, jumping between grade levels and challenging themselves to any one of over 25 levels of play. http://prmac.com/release-id-17373.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-17373.htm Sat, 23 Oct 2010 06:00:00 CST Washington based SlothMedia, LLC today announces KosmicMath-Family 1.3 for iPhone and iPod touch. KosmicMath-Family captivates children to master their math tables. Along with many enhancements, this release expands the Kosmic Math product suite to include 5 new single player, single grade offerings. Improved game flow allows users to directly access all modalities of the entire program, jumping between grade levels and challenging themselves to any one of over 25 levels of play. http://prmac.com/release-id-17115.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-17115.htm Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:05:00 CST Chicago-based Renkara Media Group has announced the release of Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT on October 14th, 2010. Based on proven classroom materials used in over 35,000 classrooms nationwide, Vocabulary Power Plus is now available for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Four lessons are included in the free application with 6 books of content available via In-App Purchase. In total, more than 6,600 quiz questions are available covering over 1,400 of the most common words on the SAT. http://prmac.com/release-id-14495.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-14495.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:00:00 CST Washington based SlothMedia, LLC today announced KosmicMathHD Family 1.0 for iPad. KosmicMathHD captivates children to master their math tables. KosmicMath offers a practice mode and a drill mode. In mission mode, players are urged to demonstrate mastery over basic mathematical operations as they travel through the solar system collecting alien trophies and visiting NASA web sites. Legacy iPhone users of KosmicMath are able to seamlessly move their game play onto their new iPad. http://prmac.com/release-id-13979.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-13979.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:55:00 CST Software developer, Steve Glinberg, today announces a recycling program for iPhones and iPod touches that aims to bring high technology mobile devices into classrooms. Put your old iPhone or iPod touch to the best possible use. Donate it to a school or to a program such as this so it can be put to productive use as a learning tool for children. With today's release of iPhone 4 and the recent release of iPad, prior generation iPhones and iPod touches are going unused in homes everywhere. http://prmac.com/release-id-12008.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-12008.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:00:00 CST Washington based SlothMedia, LLC has announced KosmicMath-Education 1.0 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices. KosmicMath-Education edition is a space exploration game that reinforces mathematical scope and sequence requirements covering Preschool through 4th grade. The education edition can be deployed within a school system in a variety of configurations ranging from a 1:1 student to device ratio, or a more typical classroom learning POD deployment.