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
[email protected] [email protected]
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