MSS+What+Didn't

=MS Spanish What Didn't=
 * ==keeping all students on task when there are so many fun things to play with==
 * ==finding pre-existing materials that correspond with textbook==
 * ==finding apps that allow the teacher to create educational games like memory or hangman (i.e. Quia)==
 * ==anything that uses Adobe Flash Player (BIG disappointment)==

Email exchange between Mrs. Snyder and me:

My Response to Mrs. Snyder's Email: I just discussed this again with XXX and XXX ending up kind of shouting at me. I was NOT shouting at XXX. So, it must be a FLASH point!!! >>> **To:** sbair@norleb.k12.pa.us >>> **Sent:** Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:52:26 -0400 >>> **Subject:** how can we change Apple's mind? >>> >>> Sally, >>> I know you have great persuasive talent... maybe it will come in handy here... I have found some **really neat games** on Quia's website that would help students learn vocabulary. I emailed Quia, and they don't have any plans to make any apps related to their services. Which is okay, because we can access their stuff through Safari online, right? Wrong! Quia uses Adobe Flash Player, and the big problem is that when I try to access the Adobe site on the iPods, I get the following disheartening message: >>> //Apple restricts use of technologies required by products like Adobe Flash Player. Until Apple eliminates these restrictions, Adobe cannot provide Flash Player for the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.//
 * * **From:** Natalie Snyder [mailto:nsnyder@norleb.k12.pa.us]

Why would Apple restrict Adobe? If I could get through this step, my kids could be learning through Quia's games, and not even realize they're learning! I had hoped to use educational games like Quia's on the iTouches, but I can't find any apps that allow me to create games like they have. How can we change Apple's mind?