Welcome To Learning With IPads
Welcome to Learning withiPadsatAberfoyle Park High SchoolLearning with iPads version 1 Page 1 of 10
IntroductionWe have written this handbook for students andparents.We want you to enjoy using your iPad in your lessonsas much as possible.We have been getting ready for iPads in lessons for along time so that your learning can be improved inclass and at home, any time and anywhere.We hope that you will be able to experience learningnot possible in the past without this new g for your iPadImportant appsPrinting at school & emailIn lessonsOrganising your iPadApple ID & iTunesQuestions2335678910We invite you to share with us in this excitingopportunity to use the latest technology to achievesome seriously exciting learning.Principal Liz MeadOctober 2012.Thanks to Unley High School for sharing their information in thepreparation of this handbook. Thanks also to the Aberfoylestudents and teachers for photos and feedback.You can get our latest update at http://intra.aphs.sa.edu.au/ipadiPad Handbook team: Liz Mead, Michael Cowling & Ian RollingsLearning with iPads version 1 Page 2 of 10
BackgroundCaring for your iPadWe have been preparing for iPads in lessons for a long time.As soon as you unpack your iPad, it’s a good idea to make a noteof the Serial number and the IMEI number on the outside of thebox. Make sure you keep the cords and the white package,especially the SIM tray tool.First, in 2011, there was a three-week trial for a year 8 classwhen the students each had an iPad all day. This was a greatsuccess and we learned a lot. There’s a movie report on YouTubeif you would like more details:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v sqVTDn7JQ2INext, in 2012, we started an iPad rollout to teachers so thattraining & development in using iPads in lessons could becompleted in time for the 2013 year 8 students who will be usingiPads in lessons from day one.We suggest you go to the Internet addresses on the iPad info cardbecause they provide a lot more information about your iPad. iPad features: www.apple.com/ipad iPad User Guide: support.apple.com/manuals/ipad You can even download this guide onto your iPad. Just go to the iTunesStore then the Books section.Teachers already familiar with mobile devices were invited tobe part of a 6-week T&D program covering the basics as well asusing key apps such as Pages for writing, Keynote forpresentations and iMovie for filming and editing movies.TheT&D sessions started with teachers sharing their latest iPaddiscoveries such as exciting new apps e.g., First Aid and Recipesand so these hour-long sessions facilitated a happy,collaborative learning culture.The second phase was for these teachers to bring buddies andhelp these new teachers to get started on their new iPads. TheT&D program was repeated for the buddies and again in termfour for the buddies of the second round buddies.Ongoing reviews of the T&D program suggest that the iPadimplementation has been successful. There’s a movie report onYouTube if you would like more details:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v HenOOoTltUEWe recommend that you charge your iPad overnight so that it’sready in the morning. An overnight charge should last all day.When the screen gets dirty, for best results, clean it with amicrofibre cloth e.g., Chux brand screen cloth, not a tissue oryour sleeve.We recommend that you get a case or wallet to protectyour iPad as soon as possible.Learning with iPads version 1 Page 3 of 10
We recommend that you care for your iPad all the timeeven when you’re not using it.1. Keep it safe preferably in a locked space when at school.2. Avoid very high/low temperatures & wet/damp conditions.3. Put your iPad on top of heavy objects, not underneath.4. Hold your iPad firmly when carrying it with other objects.Do NOT sync your iPad with a school computerbecause you risk losing everything. Also, be aware thatyou can only sync with 5 devices.We recommend that you use just the one iTunes account toavoid losing registration by iTunes of your downloaded/purchased apps and music.Can’t find your iPad?We suggest that you set up the FIND MY iPHONE appjust in case you lose your iPad.It’s a free app in the App Store.Provided your iPad (or iPhone or iPod Touch or Mac) is turned onwhen you lose it, you should be able to find it again.Password protectionWe recommend that you set a password for your iPad. Here aresome password tips:1. Passwords should contain upper and lowercase letters andnumbers e.g., aB3rfo7Le (based on Aberfoyle).2. Do NOT use a common word e.g., pet’s name, birthday.3. You can test your password’s strength athttp://www.passwordmeter.com/Backing-up your iPadWe recommend that you:1. sync your iPad to your home computer each night.2. backup your iPad to your computer oryou can choose backup to iCloud.In the unlikely event that your iPad crashes, you will be able torestore your apps & files.When your iPad is very slow/won’t do anything, try this:1. Press the Home button twice quickly so that you can see yourapps along the bottom of the screen.2. Press any app for about a second until the apps shake and ared circle shows in the top corner for each app.3. Tap each red circle until all the apps are gone.4. Double press Home and try the problem app again.Still a problem?1. Hold down the Home and ON/OFF buttons together until thescreen goes black - maybe for at least 15 seconds.2. Wait for the Apple icon to appear and then let go.3. This is a Reset and takes maybe about 20 seconds.Usually this solves the problem.If it doesn’t, then phone the Apple Help line (if your problem iswithin the warranty period).Otherwise, come to the IT Office and we’ll try to fix it together.One last thing. Bring your earphones every day so thatyou can hear your projects without interrupting otherlearners.Learning with iPads version 1 Page 4 of 10
Important appsYou will need certain apps on your iPad so that you can enjoy therange of learning experiences impossible before this technology.You can download these apps from the App Store onto your iPad.1. Pages 10.492. Keynote 10.493. Numbers 10.494. iMovie 5.495. GarageBand 5.496. Comic Life 5.497. iBooks: free app for reading books and pdfs8. iTunes U: free education site for people of all ages9. Dictionary.com: free app dictionary10. Google Earth: free app for iPad version11. Calculator Pro: free also Calculator for iPad - Calc Pro HD12. Evernote: free app for note taking13. Dropbox: free app for sharing filesThere will be apps which you discover to be useful so pleaseshare them with us. After all, there are too many for just oneperson to check.From time to time, your teacher will suggest apps for certainassignments. You should get them as soon as possible. Werecommend that you do this at home rather than at school.Buying apps can mount up so we suggest you look out fordiscount iTunes cards at: http://www.giftcardsonsale.com.auHere are some apps worth considering - in no special order. Usethe iTunes Search window to find them:1. Shazam: free app for identifying music2. Words with Friends HD: free app like Scrabble3. Real Solitaire Free: free game app4. TransitTimes Adelaide: free app for bus & train timetables5. Jumbo Calculator: free app for large calculator6. Pearltrees: free app for organising and sharing stuff7. ShowMe Interactive: free app for interactive whiteboard8. SketchBook Express: free app for drawing9. NASA App HD: free app to explore with NASA10. Doodle Buddy for iPad: free app for drawing11. Molecules: free app for 3D rendering of molecules12. Australian Broadcasting Corporation for iPad: free app fornews, opinion and entertainment Do NOT search for ABC.13. ThumbJam: pay app to play music 9.4914. Pedlar Lady: pay app for animated story 7.4915. GoodReader: pay app to read anything & sync with iPad 5.4916. WritePad: pay app for handwriting recognition 10.4917. Scientific Calculator SC-323PU: pay app for scientificcalculator 2.9918. Graphing Calculator HD: pay app graphing calculator 1.99If you take lots of photos, then consider iPhoto as well - 5.49.Learning with iPads version 1 Page 5 of 10
Printing at schoolHow to connect to your home printer:These notes are work in progress (October 2012). We areinvestigating using a configurator app which would do most ofthe steps for school WIFI, printing and email.In the meantime, here’s what you need to do at school.How to connect to the school WiFi network:1.Go to Settings then WiFi then APHS Secure then scroll down toHTTP Proxy & tap Auto. Click in the URL box to get cursor at righthand end. Now type this URL http://intra.aphs.sa.edu.au/ipad.datHow to connect to the school printer:1.Open Safari on your iPad when at school then type this URLhttps://1673-apps:9192/ios/install then tap Go.2. For Identity, tap Continue.3. For Install, tap Unsigned then Install Now. Tap Done.4. If Edit Home Screen, tap choose later.5. Tap on green PaperCut Printing icon.6. Enter your school logon & pw. Tap Home. Suggest you print youriPad details.How to find your iPad details:1. Tap Settings then General then About. Hold iPad in Portrait format2. To take a photo of this screen. Press Home & On/Off at same time.3. Find this photo in Photos.4. Tap photo then tap Forward arrow in top right corner.5. Tap Print then choose a convenient printer which must begin withiPad6. Tap Email Photo BUT first you need to set up email - see next.How to Set up email:1. Tap Settings then Mail . then Exchange. If you don’t see a list ofAccounts then tap Add Account.1. Enter your email address.2. For domain: aphs3. Type your school username & password.4. Leave description unchanged.5. For Cannot verify, tap Continue then Next6. Select choices apart from mail.1.There are so many printer brands and models that it’s impossibleto provide step-by-step instructions.2. We suggest you do an Internet search for your printer. In theGoogle search box, type iPad print to Epson Stylus Photo R290where Epson Stylus Photo R290 is your home printer.EmailWe recommend that you always use your school email becauseit’s important to keep in touch with your teachers and for yourteachers to contact you.It’s easy for us to send important information to your schoolemail address. It’s also easy for you to check your school emailoften, just in case there’s a message for you.We suggest you use other email addresses e.g., Hotmail &FaceBook for private messaging/networking.Please let us know if you receive inappropriate and/orharassing emails. Do NOT delete the message. Instead, forwardit to your teacher or to info@aphs.sa.edu.auLearning with iPads version 1 Page 6 of 10
In lessonsWe need to have agreement on how you use your iPad inlessons. While your iPad is your personal device, your learningis important so you need to be on task in lessons.Normal school rules still apply even with the advantage ofhaving the iPad to fast-track your learning. We assume thatyou have signed the school computer use form.For inappropriate behaviour, normal consequences includeconfiscation, even suspension e.g., for cyber bullying,pornography, terrorism, racism & sexism which are against thelaw, not just school rules.Games are out except when they are appropriate to the lessonor you have the teacher’s permission. Be discrete about thisbecause it’s important that you do not distract your neighbour.When you are on the Internet, search appropriate sites so thatyou get as much information as possible as quickly as possible.If you are at school, you will be using your Internet creditscharged at two cents per MB. For example, downloading a 90second movie of 17 MB and window size 640 x 360 pixels willcost you 34 cents. Beginning a Google search costs about fourcents for the first two screens.Leave social networking e.g., FaceBook until breaks or,preferably, out of school hours. Edmodo would be an exceptionbecause your class account is primarily for your learning.Playing music in the background while you are working,whether the songs are stored on your iPad or from YouTube,needs to be negotiated with your teacher. Obviously you mustbe using your earphones and the volume must respect and notdistract other people.While your iPad is your personal device, sometimes you MUSTshow it to your teachers and parents. For example, if you usethe Reminders app to record your homework instead of yourschool diary, then you must show your entries to your teacherto check that you’ve entered your homework and again to yourparents when they ask what homework you’ve got.Taking photos/filming on your iPad at school needsthe permission of the people - students and teachers beforehand. Be respectful when you ask permission.Do NOT take any photos first and then ask permission.NEVER use a photo/filming if the person doesn’t likehow he/she looks, even though the person gavepermission at the start. Just take another photo/film.Use the Rule of Thirds to take great photos/filming. Importantparts of your photo should be on the hotspots where theimaginary lines intersect. This is where your audience’s eyes gofirst when they look at your photos/movies.Learning with iPads version 1 Page 7 of 10
Organising your iPadNow that you’ve been downloading apps and doing work, werecommend you try organising your apps & docs into folders.If you press and hold one of the apps, it should start to shake.Now you can:1. Create a folder by dragging an app on top of another and thenrenaming the folder;4. Rearrange the on-screen order of apps by dragging the app toa different place on the screen;5. Move an app to a different home screen by dragging it so thatit overhangs the edge of the screen and then, after a secondor two, moves to the next or previous screen.When you've finished, press Home to stop the shaking.BTW, Pages docs can be put into folders the same way. Thispicture shows both docs and folders of docs.2. Add an app to a folder by dragging it on top of that folder;3. Press any app you no longer want until it shakes and an 'x'appears in the top corner . Tap the ‘x’ to delete that app except for Apple’s pre-installed apps (no ‘x’);Learning with iPads version 1 Page 8 of 10
Apple ID & iTunes for AppsStore, Books & iTunes UIf you don’t already have iTunes on your computer - it’s on everyApple computer already - then you can download it from Apple.Make sure you scroll down for the Windows version.You will need an Apple ID to get free/buy apps, music etc fromthe iTunes Store. Here’s how:1. Open iTunes on your computer then click Sign In in the topright. Next, click Create Apple ID.4. You need to provide some personal details then click Create.Make a note as you go of the answers you provide.5. We recommend that you redeem iTunes vouchers rather thanusing a credit card. When finished, click Create. 2. Click Continue when you see this message. 3. You need to tick “I have read .” then click Agree.6. Next, you should get a Verification email. Make sure youreply. 7. With your Apple ID, you can now get free/buycontent in iTunes Store, App Store, Books, iTunes U,movies & podcasts.Learning with iPads version 1 Page 9 of 10
Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I still need to access a computer?We recommend that you continue to sync your iPad to acomputer using iTunes. The computer will serve as a backupdevice, charging station and management tool. Or you can dothis by syncing to iCloud.How will I connect to the Internet?At school, How-to connect to the school’s wireless is on page 6.At home, the iPad should find your personal wireless network.You will need to know the password to connect. Your iPad willremember wireless networks you use.scroll down to File Sharing. Scroll inside File Sharing until yousee the app you used on your iPad to create your work. Youshould see your work in the window on the right. Select and thenlet your teacher choose where he/she wants it saved. Make sureyou eject your iPad before disconnecting it.What about copyright on my iPad?Copyright rules still apply on your iPad, the same as before.If you copy other people’s work, then you must acknowledge it.Don’t rip it off. Instead, include the appropriate information e.g.,URLs, name, date and any Creative Commons details.Who is responsible for loss or damage to my iPad?Your iPad is covered by the standard Apple 12 Month Warranty,for any manufacturing problems. We encourage you to contactyour Home Insurance provider to ensure that the iPad is covered24/7.What about backing up my iPad?We recommend that you back up your iPad when you sync it withyour computer. There are other options e.g., iCloud but wesuggest that backing up at home every night should keep yourapps and files safe.If your iPad needs to be replaced due to loss or damage, thebackup on your home computer will restore everything onto thenew iPad the way it was on the old one.How can I send my work from my iPad to my teacher?We recommend that you use your school email first and makeyour work an attachment. Another option is DropBox (see page5) and WebDav. A last resort is to send your work to iTunesinstead of Email or Print. Next, connect your iPad to theteacher’s computer but NOT sync. Instead, in the Apps section,Learning with iPads version 1 Page 10 of 10
7. iBooks: free app for reading books and pdfs 8. iTunes U: free education site for people of all ages 9. Dictionary.com: free app dictionary 10. Google Earth: free app for iPad version 11. Calculator Pro: free also Calculator for iPad - Calc Pro HD 12. Evernote: free
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70% of UK schools used tablets and almost 10% had initi-ated a one-tablet-per-child policy [9]. While we see similar adoption rates in the US [38], a recent report suggests that tablets may not be suitable for use in classrooms, and that schools are moving away from iPads as they are a little "too fun" for use in educational environments [37].
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Docking Station. 4. Once the host laptop is disconnected from the Docking Station, disconnect and reconnect the iPad to the Docking Station. Note: The above process only applies to iPads with the 30-Pin connector. iPads with a Lightning connector can be charged as normal using the Docking Stations USB 3.0 fast-charge port.
