kindles

[|Kindle Fire manual] * android apps - bgc glx * bst apps procedures resources * specific to devices * history * k-3

2018.2.8 kindle for teacher / center + 1:1 for students * inventory ? * add / update apps for testing unit lesson specific * request purchase install procedure - individual * class set * mr z and everyday kids do installs and updates

iPads * teacher / center * additional 1-3 for center activities * apps only available for iPads * AR VR require accelerator not available on kindles - samsung handhelds * ipads not used reserve for new students breakage replace * library lego set * survey which k-3 teachers want ipads vs number not currently in use? * apps to use * instant install manage lief

2017.10.12 Can the Kindles be connected to the overhead projectors? * What kind of support is available to teachers? * selfie wallpaper * parental control time limit  * apps being used


 * android to android app transfer * Top 7 Apps to Share Large Files Instantly Between Two Android Devices https://beebom.com/apps-share-large-files-between-two-android-devices/ * Top 5 Apps to Transfer Files Between Android Devices https://apviews.com/top-5-apps-transfer-files-android-devices/ * Zapya - the ability to connect to 4 devices simultaneously. * CM Transfer * How to Easily Transfer Files Between Android Devices - ? NFC available - not on my Acer.. otherwise Superbeam https://www.wikihow.tech/Easily-Transfer-Files-Between-Android-Devices * How to transfer apps from one Android device to another - uses Astro to backup https://uk.news.yahoo.com/transfer-apps-one-android-device-another-100000175.html * [Guide] Transfer apps between Android devices via Bluetooth - bluetooth is slow so other ways may be better where there is wifi https://www.pocketmeta.com/guide-transfer-apps-android-devices-via-bluetooth-44276/
 * amazon acct to download apps * doing at home with personal account ? "school" amazon account ?
 * transfer apps android to android * amazon apps download so slow smarty ants wouldn't complete before it failed * apkpure very fast downloads ? more generic apps not completely compatible with kindle hardware and software
 * install Google Play on the Amazon Fire, [|follow our instructions]. Doing this will open up the entire Android app selection to your tablet, but **note: not everything will work as intended**. * AppBrain * SlideME * AppToide *  It would be wise (for device safety) not to install any apps from any location that cannot be already found in the Amazon App Store or the official Google Play Store for Android devices.
 * web based * qr code for url * prodogy math ** ixl

2017.10.10
 * readworks reading - mo2
 * chisholm 3rd grade - kindle fire set for each of 3 subject, kids access web content with personal login so doesn't matter which device they use
 * cart setup * slot numbers * top of power connector * identify power connectors for plug in
 * achieve3000 - apps smarty ants - in silk browser - not full screen so font is tiny, hard to read * apkpure apps downloaded, poor connectivity, operation * alois - downloaded amazon app - works fine.

2017.10.5 android / mobile device management No idea how much it costs, but it sounds good. Looks like the understand that schools need this. May be work taking the 30 day free trial just to see if this would actually be helpful long term. https://meraki.cisco.com/products/systems-manager Centralized Device Management Unify management and control of thousands of mobile and desktop devices in the secure, browser-based Meraki dashboard. Drive your organization’s mobility initiatives by seamlessly onboarding new devices and automating application of security policies. https://meraki.cisco.com/form/systems-manager-signup Used to be free then it was acquired by Cisco http://www.thesecurityblogger.com/meraki-free-mobile-device-management-secure-and-monitor-a-tablet-or-mobile-phone-mdm/

Another product - similar, 30 day free trial https://www.manageengine.com/mobile-device-management/android-management.html

2017.10.4 device management * TabPilot * Radix * app manager * share * https://lectriclibrary.wordpress.com/2017/10/04/android-apps/
 * [|Merriam Webster] free

2017.10.3
 * installing apps apkpure.com * mrz documented procedure * start with kindle connected to classroom computer with access to school shared folders * folder for download files * copy and paste to kindle download folder * use App Manager app (or navigate to folder) and install
 * ms2 * downloading smarty ants 2, also pk-1 if necessary directly onto kindles * no app manager > install ? * use for reading differentiated online doesn't fill screen so download app for better reading experience * lexile 200 -600 * smarty ants ? adjust for kids reading below 2nd grade > pk-1 app?
 * mod2 * qr code creator for urls * [|QRcode Generator] * [|QR Stuff] * good internet so use web based rather than download * app manager installed * all k-1 apps downloaded not installed * more apps list to follow * out on kids desks * great going well so far
 * mrz * still looking for better way to update kindles so all apps on class devices

2017.9.21 Amazon Fire - not just Kindle eBook reader
 * internet safety - brain pop * no downloads camera
 * prior knowledge - iphone ipad non-apple phone tablet - most kids had some. lots of devices
 * power on * kids a-z / raz-kids * volume * "read story" do quiz * play / stop reset by toggle if not playing automatically * Logan ? settings - more problems than other kids
 * amazon apps - disabled, no amazon * play store apps * bst network folders - apps installed. requested copy cf download
 * no training for teachers * no extra kindles for teachers planning, learn apps, check out lesson ideas and create examples


 * kids dictionary * ms2 selected [|Merriam Webster] free Contains ads · Offers in-app purchases * also reviewed [|English Dictionary - Offline] - very complex, lots of information, no ads * [|Easy English Dictionary] - basic, better for younger kids, contains ads

2017.9. 20
 * [|Raz-Kids] Comprehensive Leveled Reading Resources for Kids Raz-Kids is an award-winning teaching product that provides comprehensive leveled reading resources for students. With hundreds of eBooks offered at 29 different levels of reading difficulty, it's easy to put the right content in every student's hands.
 * MS2 - cart delivered * model configuration Amazon Fire 7 kids edition 16gb 7" display 1024x600 * micro sd slot up to 256gb * dual band wifi * 2 camera * 5w power adapter usb charging * amazon.com / device support * disabled - one year amazon freetime unlimited 13,000 apps

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/your-unofficial-kindle-fire-manual/ [|1–Introduction: What Is the Amazon Fire?] [|2–Setting Up the Amazon Fire] [|3–The Amazon Fire User Interface] [|4–Installing and Launching Apps] [|5–Music, Video and Amazon Prime] [|6–Accessing the Web on Your Amazon Fire] [|7–Parental Controls on the Amazon Fire] [|8–Amazon Fire Settings and Connectivity] [|9–Amazon Fire Security] [|10–Troubleshooting the Amazon Fire]