TMST: Split Screen, Yes Please!

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While I am working on a superfly post about the Hour of Code for later this week, I thought I'd give you a couple of nuggets of awesome for Teach Me Something Tuesday.

 Have you ever noticed something on your technology but completely ignored it until the day where you were just curious enough to fall down a rabbit hole and tap/click around?

 That was totally me and split screen for Mac and the multitasking features on my iPad.  

 Split screen basically lets you multi-app, interacting with 2 apps or programs at the same time on your iPad or MacBook.  

 For a girl who used to have 2 monitors in my past job, this is an efficiency game changer.  

 Need to copy and paste something from Google Docs into Pages?  Done.
Need to refer to data or a rough draft while creating a final project or video? Easy.
Want to watch Netflix while working on lesson plans? Go Crazy. (Kidding.  Kind of.)

Getting ready to record a Shadow Puppet video while referencing my script in Google Docs on my iPad.

Checking up on my campus Twitter feeds on my Mac while writing this blog post.

I think you get the idea!  Learn more by following the links below:


Did you like this post? Keep your eyes open for some upcoming professional learning from your DLC's...we will be sharing more "Apple Gems" soon!



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  1. Chantel KastrounisNovember 11, 2016 at 10:08 AM

    I'm using split screen right now to tune into KCYB broadcast while working- LOVE it! THANKS for reminding us that you can do this on iPad too!

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