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Smartphone Apps

Smartphone Apps. Presenter: Michael Gray, Co-Author of Auto Upkeep. Introductions. Mike Gray Linda Gray Aiden Gray Landen Gray (new arrival, not pictured – not old enough to lift a wrench yet  ) YOU!. Essential Questions. How popular are Smartphones?

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Smartphone Apps

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  1. Smartphone Apps Presenter: Michael Gray, Co-Author of Auto Upkeep

  2. Introductions • Mike Gray • Linda Gray • Aiden Gray • Landen Gray (new arrival, not pictured – not old enough to lift a wrench yet ) • YOU!

  3. Essential Questions • How popular are Smartphones? • Why should we allow Smartphone use? • What operating systems are used? • How many Apps are available? • What are some general productivity apps for teachers? • What are some automotive specific apps? • What is the Auto Upkeep App? • How can we use Apps in Auto Tech?

  4. How popular are Smartphones? • 25% of toddlers two and under in the USA have Smartphones! Source: http://screen.yahoo.com/25-percent-toddlers-own-smartphones-145749596-cbs.html • 61% of mobile subscribers in USA have Smartphones! Source: http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2013/mobile-majority--u-s--smartphone-ownership-tops-60-.html • Ownership is highest among Millennials aged 25-34 at 78% Source: http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2013/mobile-majority--u-s--smartphone-ownership-tops-60-.html

  5. How many Apps are available? • Just the Apple App Store has more than 900,000 apps and counting. • Categories – Business, Education, Entertainment, Family and Kids, Finance, Food and Drink, Games, Health and Fitness, Lifestyle, Music, News, Photo and Video, Productivity, Sports, Travel • Source: http://www.apple.com/iphone-5s/app-store/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-features-com

  6. What Operating System is Used? • 53% Android • 40% Apple iOS • 3% Blackberry • 2% Windows Phone • 2% Others • Source: http://www.nielsen.com/us/en/newswire/2013/mobile-majority--u-s--smartphone-ownership-tops-60-.html

  7. Some General Productivity Apps Common Core If you need to make connections to the Common Core Standards, check out CommonCore by MasteryConnect TeacherKit TeacherKit is a personal organizer for the teacher to organize classes and students. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpC_Fj9Tiuw DropBox Put your stuff in Dropbox and get to it from your computers, phones, or tablets. DocScan DocScan lets you instantly scan multi-pages document and send out when there is no scanner nearby.

  8. Student Response App Socrative “Socrative brings smart clickers, student response and ease of use to a whole new level. Be engaged for the entire class with educational exercises and games. See all your classmates’ ideas in real time and interact with the responses. Provide your instructor feedback on the lessons and how well you understand the material. Ask your own poll questions for the entire class or build a premade activity for your whole class. Have Fun!”MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIES:✔ Short Answer Questions✔ Space Race✔ Exit Tickets✔ Quick Quiz✔ Multiple Choice

  9. Language Translation Google Translate Break through language barriers with Google Translate. Translate between more than 70 languages Converse naturally and let Google translate Speak, type, write, or take a picture to translate Android or iOS - Free

  10. Online Learning App Lynda.com “You set the pace with online learning. Learn what you want, when you want, and practice with the instructor's files while you watch and listen.” Free App, but requires Lynda.com $25 monthly membership www.Lynda.com

  11. Automotive Apps AutoZone Locate AutoZone stores, find parts and accessories, access repair guides, and more. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/landing/page.jsp?name=autozone-iphone-app KBB Access KBB's reliable new and used vehicle reports on your mobile device. http://www.kbb.com/company/mobile/ RepairPal Get accurate repair and service estimates, find the closest quality shop, and keep your repair history. http://repairpal.com/mobile MOTORTREND Latest automotive news, vehicle reviews, videos, photos, and much more direct from MOTOR TREND https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motor-trend-news/id351260907?mt=8

  12. Automotive Apps SpeedView SpeedView is an advanced speedometer application that uses the phone's built-in GPS system to show your current, maximum and average speed, as well as the direction, total distance, and time traveled. http://codesector.com/speedview

  13. Automotive Apps BlueDriver “BlueDriver™ is a Premium Diagnostic OBD2 Scan Tool. It is used by professional mechanics, auto enthusiasts, and everyday vehicle owners who want to know more about how their vehicle is operating and how their vehicle can be fixed if the Check Engine Light comes on.” Free App, BlueDriver is $99.95

  14. Automotive Apps For iOS Engine Link – OBD II “Turn your iPhone into vehicle monitoring and diagnosis tool. With an ELM 327 OBD-II WiFi adapters plugged in your vehicle's standard OBD-II port, Engine Link app can display real time vehicle states such as speed, engine power, engine torque, and any sensor information as long as it is presented by the vehicle. It also can read the vehicle trouble codes and reset the malfunction indication light (MIL).” Cost $5.99 + ELM Adapter http://outdoor-apps.com/

  15. Automotive Apps For Android Phones Torque Pro and Torque Lite “See what your car is doing in realtime, get OBD fault codes, car performance, sensor data and more! Torque is a vehicle / car performance / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Bluetooth adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU.” Cost $4.95 + OBD II Bluetooth Adapter http://torque-bhp.com/ The Lite Version is Free

  16. Automotive Apps For iOS, Android, and Windows DashCommand “DashCommand is an app for your car. It turns your phone or tablet into an advanced display for your engine.” http://www.palmerperformance.com/products/dashcommand/ Cost $9.99 + OBD II Connector

  17. Automotive Apps For iOS and Android Gates Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge “Gates Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge is an easy-to-use smartphone app that accurately and reliably evaluates belt wear. PIC Gauge is the first digital tool available, designed to be used by professional technicians and service writers, to more-accurately diagnose serpentine belt wear. PIC Gauge uses patent-pending digital imaging technology and industry-standard specifications to determine the amount of material loss on any automotive or heavy-duty K-section serpentine belt.” http://www.gatesprograms.com/beltwear

  18. Automotive Apps For iOS and Android Extricate “Know where to make your cut during an extrication. The Hybrid Auto Extrication Guide provides clear, intuitive, zoomable schematics, showing the location of airbags, airbag sensors, high voltage electrical lines, fuel, pistons, and seatbelt pretensioners.” http://extricationguide.com/

  19. Automotive Apps For iOS and Android QRG – Quick Reference Guide “This first responder quick reference guide, developed by the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC), is a tool for emergency personnel who need to access information about alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles at an accident scene.” http://www.afvsafetytraining.com/qrg

  20. The Auto Upkeep App • The Auto Upkeep App is now available for Apple and Android Phones! It works on most tablets too! Go to your App Store (iTunes or Google Play) and search “Auto Upkeep” and download this App for FREE. Please tell all your students about the Auto Upkeep App. It is a great resource to use with the print or eBooks. Please help make the Auto Upkeep App popular by rating it after using it! www.3rd.AutoUpkeep.com/App

  21. Features: How To • HOW TO. Lists procedures on some of the most common maintenance and repair procedures.

  22. Features: Resources • RESOURCES. Provides links to additional online resources that correlate to the chapters within the Auto Upkeep textbook.

  23. Features: News • NEWS. Links you to trending automotive news on the web.

  24. Features: Emergency Lists and Tips • EMERGENCY LISTS AND TIPS. Empowers you with emergency information.

  25. Features: More…

  26. Activities to Integrate Apps • Use KBB App to compare vehicles. • Use AutoZone App to estimate part prices. • Use MotorTrend App to complete a current article review. • Use RepairPal App to estimate the cost of a service. • Use an OBD II App to monitor engine data. • Use Auto Upkeep App to extend learning through the Resources tab. • Use Auto Upkeep App to access Automotive News in a variety of categories…and then complete a current article review.

  27. Time to Share… • What are some Apps that you use in the classroom or shop?

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  29. Contact Info Michael Gray Rolling Hills Publishing 800-918-READ www.RollingHillsPublishing.com www.AutoUpkeep.com Email: info@autoupkeep.com Connect on LinkedIn – www.LinkedIn.com/in/MichaelEGray Follow me on Twitter – www.Twitter.com/AutoUpkeep Follow my Blog – www.Blog.AutoUpkeep.com View/Add Videos – www.Video.AutoUpkeep.com Car Care Q & A Forum – www.Forum.AutoUpkeep.com Using Auto Upkeep? – Join the Wiki – www.Wiki.AutoUpkeep.com Subscribe to my YouTube Channel – www.YouTube.com/AutoUpkeep Become a FAN of “Auto Upkeep” on Facebook – www.FaceBook.com/AutoUpkeep

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