Boyertown


 * Why an iPad? The advantages.... **
 * Less space and weight
 * Power - don't have to be near an outlet
 * Waiting - there is NO waiting for programs to start
 * Built in accessibility features
 * Built in resources such as camera, dictionary, etc.
 * New resources (Apps) added daily (This could be a disadvantage as well)

=== The following is a GREAT Teacher Resource: The iPad AS.... Use the following link to "Emphasise FUNCTIONS, not TOOLS"===
 * Instructional Considerations: **

**__AGENDA and RESOURCES__**

 * Overview of iPad 2**

........... Individualize your iPod Touch - http://support.apple.com/manuals/#iTouch%20User%20Guide ........... iPad / Hardware Controls - Complete user Guide: http://support.apple.com/manuals/#iPad%20User%20Guide ........... Software Controls - Power on/off is your personal Tech Support ........... Settings ........... Multitouch Gestures ........... Keyboard Shortcuts ........... Getting Online ........... iTunes Accounts - REMEMBER to switch back to your school account for all school related purchases. >> How to create an iTunes Account (Simple and Recommended): [] >> How to create an iTunes Account without a Credit Card (A Bit More Complicated): [] > [|iTunes U] > iTunes App Store - How to purchase or install Apps - Discussion about personal iTunes accounts. > Apps Accounts - This is conceived as a pain up front, but once accounts are created, Apps become fluid and intuitive. > **Boyertown MDM discussion.** > >

> [|iPad 2 Video] > [|iPad in Education Video] ........... [|iBooks Textbook Video] ........... **[|Facetime] Demo (or [|Skype] Demo)** ....... ... Dropbox - Setup an account at dropbox.com
 * Welcome Activity**

........... Apple's Official iPad in Education Site: [] ........... **[|iPad as 1:1 Device]**
 * NEW:** iBooks [|Textbooks] and [|iBook's Author] (Tthe[| iTunes U App] and web-based [|Course Manager]!)
 * Discussion: What does this device mean for education? (Do a Google search and click the following link to share your answer**: http://goo.gl/r4hCL

**Activity 1: Create an Activity or Lesson**
........... **Socrative -- Setup account** ........... N **earPod - Setup account -- (FKNJC)** ........... N **earPod Simulation - (FCDOM)**

> Showme Tutorial - Getting Started (Video) ........... Download the Showme App ........... Create a lesson or activity and record your work! >> **Interview three colleagues: How might you use an iPad in your roll as an educator? Create a list or diagram demonstrating what you learned from your colleagues about how to use the iPad.** >> **Render finished product - email or post link for others to view.**

........... BONUS: Tweet your finished activity.


 * ........... **Optional: Check out Whiteboard, Skitch, or Apple's PaperPort Notes for 4.99**

Activity 2: eBooks
> [|The End of Books?] (Blog Post) > **APPS for this Activity:** > FREE BOOKS > iBooks > Inkling > HMH Fuse > Course Smart > iTunes U .......... Create an account at [|Amazon.com] or login. .......... Download the [|Kindle App] for iPad. .......... Register your kindle (from inside the app). .......... **Open iBooks App - Top Right - Click on Store** .......... Check ou t the following components: "Feature" - "NYTimes" - "Top Charts" - " Categories" - Browse" -- In the "Browse" - click on Free and download a FREE TEXTBOOK -- Scroll down or jump to the "P" area and click on Beatrix Potter - Click on "FREE" next to "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"

> Cloudon > PaperPort Notes > Notes - The one from Apple is awesome - but the link is for the top 10 other Notes apps > Google > Onlive Desktop > uPad lite -- Consider the uPad full version ($4.99) very worth it! > [|Editing Google Docs on The Go] (Blog Post & Video) > 32 Apps for improving your writing. Open //Cloudon// and create a word document. Configure with //Dropbox// to save documents. Check out all the settings and formatting tools. Open Google and create a new //doc.// Check out these settings and formatting tools. If you don't have a Google account - use this demo document. Open //PaperPort NotesI// and create an audio paper - edit and save. Compare and contrast the differences and consider when and where each would be appropriate to use in your classroom.
 * Activity 3: Word Processing**
 * Writing Activity:**

> How do you plan to use the iPad in your role as an educator? > How do you plan to use it with students?
 * Reflection Activity**


 * Additional Resources:**
 * Zite - Free**
 * Evernote - Free**
 * Snapseed - $$**
 * TourWrist - Free**

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