I pad basic functions and apps

iPad Basic Functions and Apps

Vera WeberMarshall Public Schools

iPads in Education

Basic iPad Buttons and Knobs◦ Device Orientation◦ Navigation

Basic iPad Applications◦ Notes◦ Safari◦ Camera◦ Photos◦ Maps◦ Contacts, Calendar, Mail◦ App Store: ibooks, iTunesU,

Agenda

You would be able to recognize an iPad if you saw one, but

wouldn’t know how to turn it on if you held it

in your hands.

While you might have read about using the iPad, you have not taken the time to

experiment with one.

You have actually experienced using an iPad a few times, but have no idea how to

download apps or easily maneuver

around the interface.

In fact, holding it still makes you feel a little bit uncomfortable.

You feel very comfortable using the iPad because it is part

of your everyday routine.

While you’ve downloaded apps,

watched movies, or played games, you still want to learn

more.

Self-Assess

The objective today is to make everyone feel comfortable using an iPad.

iPad Basics 1Know you iPad and how it functions

iPad Buttons and KnobsFront Camera

Status Bar

Home

Apps

Multi-Touch Screen

Back Buttons and Knobs

Back Camera

Sleep / Awake

Slide Switch

Volume Buttons

Headphone Jack

Dock ConnectorSpeaker

Settings is the Main Control

Use Reflection to bring up the iPad Screen

Home

Pinching and Expanding

Wiggling Icons

Four finger movement Maneuvering

Playing with the iPad Touch Screen

Internet Browser software for the iPad

iPad Basics: Safari

Connecting to Tiger WLAN

Once you’re connect to Tiger WLAN

Upon first glance… what do you think Notes is appropriate for?

Look at the tools along the bottom…

Basic iPad Apps: Notes

Activity with NotesMake a list of 10 invitees• Use upper and lower case letters

as you would for proper nouns

• E-mail the list to yourself 

Plan a Party

Make a list including at least 8 supplies  

Make sure to add paper plates and cups

No party is complete without a bouncing palace from Elite Flips and Inflatables found at:

5001 W Equestrian Pl, Sioux Falls, SD

How does this resemble a typical map?

Basic iPad Apps: Maps

Activity with Maps

Search for your home addressLook for it using a Satellite MapTry a Hybrid Map

Search for vacation destination of your choice

Automatic using iTunes on your computer

Preferences can be set in order to copy over only what you prefer to have on your iPad

Preferences are set in iTunes on your computer

iPad Basics: Syncing

On your computer, clicking on the actual name of the iPad will bring up a screen to be used to change preferences.

Once all the workshops are complete, you will receive an evaluation of these workshops through Survey Monkey.

For a quick response on today’s session, please fill out the evaluation form and place it upside down on the back table.

Thanks for your time today

iPad Basics 2Using the Camera and Photos

Working with Contacts and Calendar

Find the Camera lenses for the front and back camera.

Basic iPad Apps: Camera

Activity with Camera

Take your iPad with you on break.  Use the still camera to take at least 10 pictures of several different objects and people.  Use both front and back cameras

Use the Video Camera feature, as well We will use these for practice using the Camera Roll of stored pictures. Don’t worry… no one will see these if you don’t want them to. 

Photos stores all the pictures from the Camera Roll and any pictures from the computer that have been synced with the iPad.

Create and organize photo albums with Photos

Organize pictures with Photos

Filing all your contact information in one place

Resembles an address book◦ + sign means to add more information◦ Edit allows the user the change information

iPad Basics: Contact

Adding a ContactFind a partner within the room to exchange information and fill in a Contact page. You will need address, phone, e-mail, and birthdate. (You can lie on the year)

Take a picture of your partner.

Include that picture with the partner’s contact information.

One of the best personal organizers for the iPad

Syncs with Contact list and Outlook Exchange to help keep track of appointments and meetings as well as other important dates.

iPad Basics: Calendar

Calendar Activity

Creating an event within Calendar

iPad Basics: iTunesiTunes is like the mother ship that operates all other “i” products.

iTunes shares data between devices, it is similar to a storage or back-up facilitator

When “i” devices link up with iTunes, they synchronize information referred to as a sync.

iTunes houses all the music, movies, books, and apps that are used by your “i” devices.

iPad Basics: iTunes

Personal Apple ID Professional Apple ID

vera.s.weber@gmail.com vera.weber@marshall.k12.mn.us

Favorite MoviesFamily YouTube clipsSongs and Games

TV showsBooks

Apps for personal useFamily photos

Instructional VideosYouTube clips for classroom use

PodcastsEducational AppsChildren’s BooksApple TV links

Classroom pictures

iPad Basics: iTunes

Make sure to sync your iPad to the correct account

Used for finding music, movies, TV shows, Podcasts, audio books, and iTunes U courses

Different from the iTunes found on your computer

Used primarily to download these items to your iPad directly

iPad Basics: iTunes Store

This is the place where almost all applications (apps) are located for the iPad, iPhone,and iPod

Tap on the App Store icon to practice finding and installing apps for the iPad.

iPad Basics: App Store

Oh NO! You’ve downloaded the wrong app….

What do you do?

It has something to do with “wiggling” icons…

Apps Activity

Search for iTunes U

Download iTunes U to your iPad

iBooks is like carrying your own bookshelf of reading materials with you whenever you have your iPad.

iPad Basics: iBooks

iBooks Activity

Using Safari, do a search for epub books free

Or… children’s epub books

iTunes U offers courses on a variety of subjects and topics free of charge

Coursework and lectures can be downloaded and completed on your own

Use iTunes Store to download and save courses

Now with K-12 available, teachers can create course for just their own students.

iPad Basics: iTunes U

Use the Redeem feature of the App Store to redeem codes for Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iMovie, iPhoto, and Garageband

iPad Basics: Redeeming Apps

Use Safari to find some Tips and Tricks for using the iPad in your classroom

Share those ideas with an elbow partner

If time permits, share some tips and tricks with the large group

iPad Basics: Tips and Tricks