Samuel J Tan

About Samuel J Tan

https://www.colourmylearning.com

Sam is a tech evangelist, e-learning and learning platform enthusiast, tablet and smartphone chomping maniac, mac and windows zealot, wireless & network genius, developer, designer, user experience tinkerer, moodle and sharepoint two timer, social media junkie, web analyst and server engineer (and an all round good guy).He has over 20 years of tech experience ranging from ground-breaking university research networks to high level secure government extranet projects. He has overseen many megabuck project deployments from Building Schools for Future to harnessing technology, improving sustainability and realising a performance framework for technology in school.And now, while every other so-called expert and consultant is plotting away on world domination, Sam is quietly working on helping each and every teacher, lecturer and trainer, one school at a time to make the most of Technology for Teaching to enrich every child’s learning experience.

Posts by Samuel J Tan:

PICKIT20 Portable Instant Mobile Photo Printer

5 Best Portable Wireless Instant Photo Printers – quick printing on the go

For instant gratification, use one of these portable instant photo printers and hand your favourite snap printed in under a minute no matter where you are.

High End 3D Printers – for bigger build area, higher resolution and better support

For bigger build area, smoother and higher resolution output and better support, it has to be one of these high end 3D printers.

Affordable Desktop 3D Printers under $500 – with frame and fully enclosed printing platform

With more and more 3D printers in the market, prices have come down making them affordable to small schools, small businesses and even homes.

Best Chromebooks for Education and the Benefits of Choosing the Laptop for Schools

When it come to Chromebook, you can’t go wrong with these offerings from tech companies that have been at it since the beginning of the browser based laptops.

Top 6 Best Tablets, Laptops and Hybrids with Stylus – nothing like good old pen input

While the stylus is nothing new, in response to stylus totting devices from Microsoft (Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 2), Apple has come up with its own Apple Pencil, made this only for iPad Pro and eventually added support to the entire iPad family. Other manufacturers are following suit, bringing back the pen input.

VEX IQ Robotics Construction Set with Remote

The Best Build-Your-Own Programmable Robot Kits for Learning at Home and in Schools

Despite the sometimes sinister perspectives of robots taking over our world, as portrayed in numerous films, the reality of robotics is here to stay.

Mini Maglev Train Demonstration – Superconductors, magnetic fields, liquid Nitrogen and a whole load of fun!

The first Maglev (magnetic levitation) patent was filed and awarded in 1905 by a German inventor,Alfred Zehden in the United States. Since then, a few working maglev transports have come and gone with more than a few in the pipeline.

Mark Harden’s Artchive

Artchive belongs to Mark Hayden. The site carries content for educational purposes. Here you can find more than 2000 fine art scans from over 200 different artists. Browse by artist name or by art movement and category.

AccessArt

AccessArt is a visual arts resources website with over 750 different art work. Founded and led by Paula Briggs and Sheila Ceccarelli, the site aims to share ideas and outcomes generated through workshops and events facilitated by them.

Artcyclopedia

Artcyclopedia carries information on over 9000 artists and 2900 art sites indexed with plenty of other resources. Use the worldwide art museums directory to find the art galleries near you or list the different artists by art movements, medium, subject, nationality and women artists.

A Kid’s Guide to Forest Fires

Here is a list page with links to resources regarding Forest Fires for kids. The links on the page will help you learn more about the causes of forest fires, how they can be prevented and how some fires can benefit a forest ecosystem.

The New iPad 2017 Replacing the iPad Air 2 for Education

Without any fanfare or huge Apple Event, Apple has quietly replaced the iPad Air 2 with an even more affordable and faster replacement, but dropped the numbering. Known simply as the iPad, this is the cheapest full size (9.7-inch) tablet from Apple.

Best Free Apps for Taking Notes on Tablets & Laptops in Schools

Note taking app is one of the must have essential apps for school, college and university. Even more so when attending lectures and working on an assignment but which app is best to help you make the most of learning.

Best Portable USB-C External Storage Drives for Mac – Super fast drives with Type-C interface

Now that the dust has settled, both new generation MacBook 12 and new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar are out, we have Apple to thank for that Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C interface.

Best 5.5-inch Budget Smartphones – Cheap & affordable with amazing specifications & build

Smartphones with 5.5-inch display are considered small and compact these days. With 6.5-inch or bigger handsets becoming the norm, these small smartphones are slowly fading way. Still, there cheap and affordable budget 5.5-inch budget smartphones out there with Amazon specifications and build quality.