Keeping current with emerging technologies
For librarians and educators
Apps that wow: show how useful your smartphone or tablet can be
Do you ever get questions from people who want to see what your new device can do? Here are a few apps for showing off the potential of mobile devices for educational use. Science Brain and Nervous System Pro Learn the anatomy of the brain and nervous system. Slice...
Win a free book in my Goodreads giveaways
Goodreads Book Giveaway Apps for Librarians by Nicole Hennig Giveaway ends May 23, 2016. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway Goodreads Book Giveaway Selecting and Evaluating the Best Mobile Apps for Library Services by Nicole Hennig Giveaway ends May...
Mobile Learning Trends
Recently I wrote a technical report for ALA called Mobile Learning Trends: Accessibility, Ecosystems, Content Creation. Published in April of 2016, it focuses on three trends: Natural user interfaces and accessibility Multi-device ecosystems Content creation with...
50 best apps for those who use both Android and iOS
Many people use multiple mobile platforms these days. A common situation is one where you have both an Android smartphone and an iPad. it’s true that when you get used to certain tasks on one platform, they aren’t automatic on the other, but once you get past that,...
Advancing accessibility with mobile
Photo by Marcus Kwan (aperturismo on Flickr). Natural user interfaces are making computing easier for all ages and abilities The widespread adoption of mobile computing is a good thing for librarians who care about access for all. That’s because mobile devices make...
Four apps that will make your life easier
There are four apps that I use every day, and I can't imagine staying organized with out them! They are: Dropbox - storing and synchronizing my files 1Password - securely managing my passwords Wunderlist - to do lists Evernote - text, audio, or photo notes to keep...
Apple Watch first impressions, pt 1: Glances, Apps, Notifications
The reason I got an Apple Watch (besides that I enjoy being an "early adopter") is that I teach courses about mobile apps for librarians and educators. So I'm interested in the future of wearable technologies, how they might be used for education, and how they could...
50 ideas for creative uses of mobile apps in library services
There are many possibilities for using apps in creative ways in libraries. In my online course, “The Book as iPad App,” one of the assignments is to participate in a virtual brainstorming activity about this topic. Librarians in my course are from school, academic,...
Get a free copy of Apps for Librarians in my Goodreads giveaway
Goodreads Book Giveaway Apps for Librarians by Nicole Hennig Giveaway ends April 22, 2015. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win I recently learned that Goodreads has a feature where authors can give away free copies of their books in "giveaways" managed...
Librarians writing app reviews
I've got an article in American Libraries encouraging librarians to write app reviews. Take a look at Writing App Reviews and learn why librarians are a great fit for becoming app experts for their community. ...