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iPad 101 : tips and tricks

iPad 101 : tips and tricks. Jenna Garber Instructional Technology Specialist CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION. Special Thanks to: Julie Bohnenkamp , Director of Technology. Settings info . Airplane Mode Connect to WiFi Notification – mail, message “dings”

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iPad 101 : tips and tricks

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  1. iPad101:tips and tricks Jenna Garber Instructional Technology Specialist CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Special Thanks to: Julie Bohnenkamp, Director of Technology

  2. Settings info • Airplane Mode • Connect to WiFi • Notification – mail, message “dings” • Brightness & Wallpaper • General • Auto-Lock: screen turns black • Passcode Lock: asks for passcode • Can change passcode here • Side Switch: Lock rotation OR mute

  3. Very important in case your iPad ever gets reset! • Create iCloudaccount in settings • Automatically install apps and music purchased on other devices? • Will automatically create a backup when plugged in, screen is off, and WiFi is connected. • Can restore from iCloud backup to get apps, folders, settings, etc. back.

  4. Set up email • Click “Settings”—”Mail, Contacts, Calendars”—Choose mail type (Google, Yahoo, Exchange, etc.) • Fill out email address, username, password, domain, server (if applicable) • Turn ON anything you would like to have sync with your device, and make sure anything you do not want is turned OFF.

  5. email, Cont’d • If you set up a passcode for your iPad, please note…if you enter the wrong passcode four times in a row, your iPad will be completely erased! • You can turn off the sound alerts of new e-mails. • Be sure to change “Mail Days to Sync”

  6. Battery • The battery life is 10 hours. • Apple recommends going through at least one charge cycle per month (charging to 100%, then lowering it down to 0). • Do not expose the iPad to extreme heat or cold (room temp is best) • Adjust brightness • Manually close out of apps to conserve battery life

  7. Other Tips • LOCK up your iPad(s) when not in use • Cleaning • NO window cleaners • SOFT microfiber cloth

  8. App Store • Go to App Store • Set up iTunes account to get started • Search by Featured, Genius, Top Charts, Categories, Purchased • Purchased Feature • Download updates periodically

  9. Adding Apps • To add an app: Find an app, click “Install” • iPhone v. iPad apps • You will be prompted to type in your iTunes password

  10. Deleting Apps • To delete an app: Push down on app icon until wiggle and x appears. • Click the x to “delete.” • Press home button to return to normal screen.

  11. Organize your apps – create folders • Click and drag “similar apps” on top of each other and create a title for your folder. • You can have up to 20 apps in a folder

  12. Got too many apps? Can’t find your app? • Swipe your hand right on the homescreen to get to the quick search and type your app name. • Also searches keywords in emails

  13. Take a SCREEN Shot • Step 1: Quickly click down on the home button and the power button at the same time (holding them down for too long will restart your iPad).

  14. Send screenshot to email • Step 2: Look for the picture in your Photos app • Step 3: This is the universal icon to send any picture or file to email or other options. Always look for this.

  15. Make a shortcut to a website • Always typing in long URLs to get to frequently visited websites? • Add to Home Screen to create an app-looking icon on your home screen. • Tap on the icon to go right to the website.

  16. Stuck Scrolling in a web page or app trying to get to the top? Click on the notification bar to return to top!

  17. Instant Communication beyond email with FACETIME • Set up in iPad Settings • Video calls Face To Face between any iPhone and iPad 2 or 3 • Note…must be connected to WiFi to do this!

  18. Trouble Shooting • If apps are acting “funny”: Get out of app, double-click home button, hold down on any app until they wiggle, tap little minus sign to close app. Try opening the app again. • If iPad freezes: • Turn your iPad off or restart it (home and power buttons at same time for 3-5 seconds).

  19. WANT TO LEARN MORE? • CHECK OUT THE APPSTART APP or go to www.appadvice.com • RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL APPS www.iear.org and http://appitic.com/ • LEARN WITH VIDEO AT http://www.apple.com/ipad/guided-tours/ • READ ABOUT EDUCATION USE AT: http://www.scoop.it/t/ipads-and-tablets-in-education • 50 RESOURCES FOR IPADS IN THE CLASSROOM: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/50-resources-for-ipad-use-in-the-classroom/16126 • REVIEW OF TIPS AND TRICKS: IPAD SECRETS: http://www.everythingicafe.com/review-of-tips-and-tricks-ipad-secrets-for-ipad/2012/05/05/

  20. Questions?

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