iPad Basics for Administrators

iPad Basics for Administrators

iPad Basics for AdministratorsSuzanne TannerBecky Wetherington

February 2012

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3Powering your iPad

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5IconsTo move icon, press and hold icon until it dances, drag to a new location, press Home button.

To make a folder, drag one icon on top of another icon. It will prompt you to label your new folder.

To move icon to a new page, drag it to the far right.

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IconsTo move icon to the Dock, drag it there (5-6 maximum)

Icons in the dock, stay at the bottom on every page.

Dock7Icons

To close appspress HOME key twice to see open apps, icons appear at bottompress and hold one icon until it dancesto close each app, press the red minus sign

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9General TipsBattery LifeSet Sleep/wake modeLimit push notifications and location servicesTurn off Wi-Fi when not neededTurn off Bluetooth when not needed

Passcode LockSettings, General, Passcode Lock

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CameraCameraClick on CameraToggle front to rear camera: press symbol at top right.Change to video camera: slide bar at bottom right.

ScreenshotSimultaneously press: power button and home button. Listen for a camera click sound. The screenshot is now located with your photos.11App StoreView listsFeaturedNew and NoteworthyStaff FavoritesTop ChartsCategories

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Filter your search13Adding a KeyboardPurchase an iPad case with a built-in keyboard.

Use a wireless Apple keyboard (bluetooth), i.e. from a Mac.

14Adding a KeyboardUse a standard USB keyboardPurchase an Apple USB Camera Connection kit (made for connecting digital cameras to iPad). Use camera adapter to connect iPad to USB keyboard.

15Moving Documents/PicturesDropbox software (for PC)app (for iPad)

Sync through iTunes Load iTunes on your computerconnect iPad to desktop with cord

16Moving Documents/PicturesPhotosync app (and tons of similar choices)

iCloud

Email

17DropBoxShare info between your devices (info is NOT secure, dont use SSN, etc)

On your desktop/laptop (at home and at work), download DropBox software.

www.dropbox.com18On your iPad, download the DropBox app.

From your desktop/laptop, open your Dropbox icon.

Click on the document or picture you want to move. Copy and paste it in Dropbox.

19DropboxIt will automatically sync to all devices where Dropbox is loaded.

On your iPad, open your Dropbox app.Presto - there it is!

20eReadersiBooks app

21eReadersBarnes & Noble Nook app

Amazon Kindle app

(must have Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble account)22Teacher ObservationsCreate observation form (in Word, Excel, etc).

Transfer observation form to iPadEmail, Dropbox, etc.

23Teacher ObservationsOpen Dropbox app on iPad, click on uploads, click on document, prompt to open in _______ (Office app)Examples of MS Office apps: Quick Office Pro, Office HD, etc.

Fill out the observation form and save file

Transfer options: Email to selfEmail to teacherPut in Dropbox to save on desktop or print.24Apps to Try

25Presentation and Apps to Try handout are located on the LoCo Techno Expo wiki26

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