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1. w www LessonPlanet com O f h R What comes with your iPad and what ut O l e OX does an iPad do exactly You just got your iPad Now what Maybe What Does an iPad Come it s in the box or was handed to you un With The iPad comes with one cable anda boxed and you aren t sure where to begin If you have received an iPad that is already power adapter shaped like a cube or brick Depending on the model of the iPad you out of the box you can continue to read here or skip ahead to The Outside of the e ER ORR have your iPad will come with either a Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 2 The iPad is designed to be connected to the Internet which makes immediately accessing websites and other online resources simple Lesson Planet 2014 lightning or a 30 pin connector The lightning connector is a smaller and more durable connector but both get the job done The cable has multiple uses Plug the cable into the power adapter and the adapter into the wall to charge your device The connector also works as a data cable which you can plug into a USB port for charging and data transmission purposes The iPad of course will also be in the box along with a little bit of documentation Be advised that the documentation is not a user manual and the iPad does not come with head phones or a cover What Does an iPad Do There has been talk in the news and at schools about the shift toward iPad2. app which we will cover in the iPad Intermediate course If lock rotation is already turned on some one has gone into Settings and changed the setting on the switch You may change it back or not it s up to you Rotation lock simply means that the iPad will stay in landscape or portrait mode even when you turn it 90 or more degrees Without rotation lock your iPad screen will change to match the physical orientation of the device Continue reading for instruction on basic gestures to when interacting with the iPad Master the various finger gestures necessary for controlling your device Basic Gestures The iPad s surface is designed for control ling and interacting with the device Part of learning how to use an iPad Is learning and becoming accustomed to the various fin ger gestures used to control the device Tapping The most basic gesture is a simple tap Tap with the pad of your fingers to select an app or any button on the touch screen Tap just once on an app to launch it Press Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com the Home button to return to the home screen and access other apps Swiping Another gesture to try is swiping Lightly brush your finger across the screen in the direction you want something to move Practice 1 Open the Settings app by tapping it once 2 Notice the area on the left side labeled Settings 3 Take your finger and swipe from the bottom to the top to
3. reveal all the differ ent options 4 Don t worry if you aren t sure what all the options do The goal here is to see how to find additional options within the app You might want to swipe up and down or right and left Zooming and Rotating Try zooming in and out with the Maps app This app is installed on every iPad and is a great place to practice Tap on the Maps app to open it 2 Place two fingers on the map and spread them apart to zoom in 3 Zoom out by doing the opposite Start with your fingers apart and pinch them together Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 4 Take two fingers and turn them either clockwise or counter clockwise to ro tate You can close Maps and return to the Home screen in one of two ways The first way is to press the Home button The sec ond option involves a more complicated gesture Spread out all five fingers and pinch them together These basic gestures will help you navi gate the iPad like a pro Continue reading to find out how to connect to the Internet Connecting to the Internet In order to use your iPad to its full poten tial it is essential that you connect it to the Internet There are two basic ways to connect 1 Wi Fi 2 Acellular data plan Most people who use iPads for educa tional purposes use a wireless Internet con nection Wi Fi Some have the option to connect using cellular data which requires a monthly subscription similar to a
4. usage in the classroom That presents us with im portant questions the most important being what can the iPad do An iPad can be used anywhere in your classroom school or almost anywhere you choose In other words it is mobile and can be easily used while walking around the classroom and moving between groups of students It can also be transferred between students for individual work The iPad is designed to be connected to the Internet which makes immediately accessing websites and other online re sources simple Internet connection Is vital to the iPad Also note iPads use apps another great feature The word app is short for application Apps are small software pro grams usually designed with a single purpose For example you might have an app just to take photos one for managing www LessonPlanet com 3 your banking one for creating flashcards The next step is to take a look at the out and so on Think of each app as a small side of the iPad Continue reading to ex program Apps often have handy practical plore features and functions features For example an app can help you record attendance and automatically e mail a student s family if he is not in class you don t even have to write a mes sage The iPad is uniquely designed to help with a series of other tasks e First the iPad helps you create You can draw type take photos make movies compose music record student informa tion combine i
5. 1 Launch the Safari app by tapping once on the icon 2 Locate the search field at the top of the browser which you use by typing in a search phrase or web address 3 Test this out by typing a short phrase and selecting the blue Go button on the right side of the keyboard 4 Notice that Google is used to return a set of search results that include your chosen phrase 5 Scroll down by pulling the page up with your finger to see more results Lesson Planet 2014 6 Type ina specific website such as lessonplanet com to view the site im mediately Other Features Tap the back and forward arrows located in the upper left corner to move between webpages Locate the Refresh button looks like a cir cular arrow at the right end of the search bar Tap to reload the page Use this op tion if you ever visit a webpage that has in formation that is being updated quickly or if you visit a website that it didn t load or display information correctly Adding Tabs A tab allows you to open an additional webpage within Safari 1 Select the plus symbol in the upper right corner www LessonPlanet com 15 Cx gle edtech vet Dd lec Charter Support edies com wA ei Derk cfhice binammen desst mert succor for CA cuier acticok Yiokore To EDTECH EdTech k hanora wt erao coan magnim fre IT i 19 ecto arvi ite tee of bigner ferrin rites oca of iger Educational lag ology Wikineda the tre encytiopad
6. PLANET Where Teachers Go to Find Learn Plan amp Inspire iOS7 iPad Basics NAJT fi Try VL Ye 014 www LessonP Introduction This iPad basics guide is the place to be gin if you are new to the iPad you are look ing to fill in the gaps in your learning or you wish to teach others about using the iPad The guide covers just the essentials for get ting started If you feel you are beyond the basics skip ahead to one of our more ad vanced iPad courses they build on the fun damentals presented in this course The information is organized into short seg ments to help you focus on one topic at a time Feel free to skip around and work at your own pace to learn exactly what you want to learn Be sure to take a look at the accompany ing videos and additional materials which include notes ideas and handouts Also check out the appendices at the end of this eBook Lesson Planet 2014 In order to make the most of this training it is recommended that you use a laptop or desktop computer to view this guide along side your iPad so that you can practice while following the course We will also cover how to connect your iPad to WI FI in this course The best way to learn is to practice so be sure to take time to set up your iPad and try out each feature Read on for a step by step guide that will help you build a practical foundation for using an iPad for your needs as an educator
7. Pad Calendar In this app you can view the Monday JO cludes a set of useful features designed to calendar by either day week month or year It also in make scheduling appointments and invit ing others to events easier The iPad Be yond the Basics course has further instruc tions for using the Calendar app www LessonPlanet com 12 Photos Go to this app to review any photos or videos you have taken Camera Use this app to take still pho tos or to record video The iPad Intermediate course of fers some great tips on how to apply this app to the classroom gt TA Contacts Store parent and colleague information here Clock Tell the time show various time zones and use the timer which is quite effective for classroom use Maps Take a look at local land marks or send your students on a virtual field trip of an re gion you are studying The Maps app has with 3 D renderings of most large cities Videos Watch downloaded videos using the Videos app Lesson Planet 2014 A very simple yet helpful word processing program Use Notes to type up lesson plans notes observations and more Reminders Set alarms that trigger ac cording to your iPad s loca i tion or at specific times You can also include notes within each reminder Super useful for busy teach ers Photo Booth Use this app to take images with artistic effects Great for stu
8. are finished press the Home button or try out the Now that you are five finger pinch to return to the home screen Notice how the connected to a Wi Fi slice of pie shaped icon near the word iPad in the upper left network you are side of the screen is filled with lines or bars This is a second read to use the iPad place to verify that you are connected to the Internet If the pie its fullest potential slice is empty you are not connected Now that you are connected to a Wi Fi network you are ready to use the iPad to Its fullest potential You are also ready to use all the apps on your iPad many of which require an Inter net connection to work And remember once you ve added a network your iPad will automatically reconnect when you are in range You only need to follow these steps to add a new net work or if you notice that for some reason you are not con nected to the Internet The iPad comes pre loaded with a series of apps Continue reading for an introduction to those apps Apps That Come dt nied in ate With the iPad of the box It s time for a brief tour of the iPad s basic Apps are small software programs usually apps which you can start using right designed with a single purpose like brows away ing the Internet There are some that do a lot more but many have only one purpose Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 11 There are a plethora of apps that can be downloaded we will cover this in ou
9. beginning to the end of a unit semester year or other landmark time frame Teacher Notes As you are looking through the apps that came with your iPad consider taking notes on the form provided in the appen dix page 20 to help you think about how you might use each app Think about the questions at the top of each page as you generate ideas Use the form when meet ing and brainstorming with colleagues about technology use Check out the Beyond the Basics course and then the Lesson Planet subsequent iPad courses to learn more about the vast resources available to help you use your iPad effectively www LessonPlanet com 18 Appendix Included in this Appendix e Standard iPad Apps Teacher Notes Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 19 Ley PLANET Standard iPad Ao TEACHER NOTES What does the app do Does it require wi fi What classroom use could it have App Possible Uses amp Consideration App Store Calendar Camera Clock Contacts Facetime Game Center iTunes Store Mail Maps Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com What does the app do Does it require wi fi What classroom use could it have Possible Uses Messages Reminders Videos oe ie AN i AGCA Dianat ONT A VAIVAIVAT acennD EB AAT CAm Le SSON P anel LU 4 WWW LESSONFianet com Credits Rich Dixon author e Director of Professional Learni
10. cell phone A data plan is useful for those times when you and your iPad are out of range of a Wi Fi network This guide focuses on using Wi Fi since many of you will be using that option We highly recommend that you use the WI FI network provided by your school or district since there are content filters and other protections in place to help you have a safer experience when you are online in front of your students Lesson Planet 2014 Get Connected Open the Settings app by tapping it 2 Select Wi Fi on the left side of the screen notice that the menu on the right has changed 3 Find Wi Fi and move the virtual slider from the left to the right until it is green this will turn on your Wi Fi 4 The iPad will immediately begin search ing for an Internet connection and will display all the available networks 5 Tap once on the name of the network that belongs to your school or district 6 Enter the password provided to you by your school or district if you don t Know this information check with your administrator or I department Notice that the name of the network is now listed directly under Wi Fi and a blue check mark has appeared You can check here to verify that you are connected to a network www LessonPlanet com 9 Setting gt Arplane Mods Bymmoctth ey Colia Date E Noalikalin Leni i Lo ini Du bA Umuri Gernora a Sounds go Woloapes amp G ohtiness Privacy Once you
11. dent projects Back lo School Night and more Game Center The Game Center is used by some apps to track progress within games including some learning games that connect players with other players from around the world Make sure you practice caution with this app since it does connect to strangers Newsstand The Newsstand offers free Hews and paid electronic maga zines and periodicals www LessonPlanet com 13 iTunes Store This is where you preview download and purchase mu sic TV shows and audio books App Store Use the App Store to down load apps There are thou sands of apps available for education Check out our iPad Beyond the Basics course for an in depth explanation on how to download and pur chase apps Settings Use this app to customize and refine how the iPad func tions Think of it as the brain of the iPad Each iPad course includes in formation on how to use the Settings app There is so much that can be done with an iPad right out of the box The next chapter will introduce you to the Safari web browser Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 14 Safari Web Browser Basics Visiting and viewing webpages is easy with the Safari app You must have your iPad connected to the Internet in order to use Safari For more in formation about connecting to a Wi Fi net work with your iPad see chapter four Browsing the Web Using the Search Field
12. e familiar with how to apply what has been covered in your iPad this guide Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 17 It is recommended that you take a look at the following iPad courses since they really build upon what you have learned in this course These courses will take you to the next level in incorporating the iPad into your classroom Next Steps Try to take some time to play with the apps that are included with the iPad so that you can begin to think of ways you can include them in your instruction You can t break your iPad by trying things out so take your time to become familiar with what you already have available The iPad is designed to be relatively intuitive which is one of the reasons it doesn t come with a step by step manual You can start by slowing adding the apps into your daily routines Create a to do list eRecord a class brainstorm e ake down class notes e Store notes for absent students e Set up note taking stations Camera e ake photos of a field trip science experiment school play student project etc Tv ni Lesson Planet 2014 e Share these photos with parents and stu dents at the end of the year e Create collages to post around your classroom e Share the photos with the yearbook advi SOr Videos Record special events or projects Use these videos for reflec tion or formative assessment e Show your pupils how they ve improved from the
13. mages of realia with text and much more e Second you can easily curate and or or ganize information to make it easier to ac cess and use e Third you can collaborate with the iPad It is very easy to share work and thoughts with students parents and other educators We will point back to the ability to create curate and collaborate throughout this course to help provide a broader vision for using the iPad to improve job efficiency and ultimately student achievement AN FAA ArH D m AA A i fy A e 4 SANANA fj A Ee EA AA D Are i P A ARA Lesson Planet 2014 WWW Lessonrianet com The Outside of the iPad The iPad is designed to be used primarily through the touchscreen however there are a few physical buttons to explore The Sleep Lock Button Place the iPad vertically before you mak ing sure to put the circular button at the bottom Next locate the Sleep Lock but ton by running your finger along the top edge of the device Press and hold this but ton to turn on your iPad The Apple logo will appear when the iPad is turning on Once the iPad is turned on this same Sleep Lock button can be used to save the iPad s battery Put your device into sleep mode by tapping the button once quickly Notice that the screen goes black The iPad is still on but it is using very little en ergy Tap this button again to wake your de vice in order to continue using it The last function of the Sleep Lock b
14. ng Lesson Planet e MA TESOL e Multiple Subject Teaching Credential e CLAD Certification Jennifer Gibson editor e Director of Content amp Learning Lesson Planet e MA Teaching and Technology e Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Adapted to eBook by Noel Woodward author e M Education e Single Subject Teaching Credential Karen Amling editor Based on the original Ed fech Professional Development video course Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com 22
15. r iPad Beyond the Basics course Our goal here is to highlight what comes with the iPad You will want to become familiar with these apps because not only are they free they are also much more powerful for the classroom than many people realize The iPad comes with 20 apps right out of the box However if your IT department has customized it to better meet your needs your iPad might have more apps on it Our purpose here is to give you a brief overview of each app Apps in the Dock Your dock is located at the bottom of the screen and may look a little different than described here if it has been customized Messages This app can be used to send text messages and pho tos to cell phones and other iPad users It can help you stay connected with parents students and colleagues Mail The Mail app is used to send receive compose and read e mail Check out the iPad Beyond the Basics course for more Lesson Planet 2014 detail on how to set up your mail The Mail app is very useful so be sure to read up on it or watch one of our videos Safari Safari is the default web browser for the iPad The next chapter of this guide Sa fari Web Browser Basics covers Safari in more detail io Apps on the Home Screen Music The Music app allows you to stream music for free Be aware that there are ads FaceTime Face Time allows you to make an audio or video call to a Mac iPhone or other i
16. tia i os Teh we ETL Ww PE eT Faora ecto sore f reng lt 7 ST ree terres Ed Teo b te such ocd Arie or r qr 9 uwii PLDT Lee EDTECH OD scussion Network H Net e y ocher at b torm rebar pege tor tive bowen efectos rag be ruie Sc mirni Metelo A tab allows you to open an additional webpage within 4 Safari 6 Se Notice that the last tab you used Is still visible along the top of the browser and a new blank one has appeared search for and view a new webpage using the search field Quickly switch back and forth between tabs by tapping the one you wish to view Don t forget that you can add more tabs at any time by pressing the plus symbol Tap the X in the corner of a tab to close it This section only covers the basics of the Safari app Check out the iPad Intermediate course for an explanation of addi tional features of the web browser Continue reading for tips on how to begin using your iPad in class s ta l D Al Aa Fr Fr Jilan ATF J Lesson P anet 201 Se minal bl gt a i eee yr Pry Ya sf r gs Py PR Be ee 5 Clee Te a p aTa f Orr x gt ei 0 e ae C E DI m ay ANAS OE CAE iN G VAEN Class room Here are a few quick and easy ways to get started using the iPad in your Application classroom 4 Sa we _ F E i gt EEo7 oe Now that you know the basics you can This section will provide some ideas for start practicing and becom
17. utton is to turn off the iPad If you know you are finished using your iPad for an extended Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com period of time or if you simply wish to power if off press and hold the Sleep Lock button for about two seconds On the screen a notification will appear that reads slide to power off Use your finder to swipe from left to right The Home Button The Home button is the only button on the front of the iPad it has a square icon and is in the middle of the short side of the iPad This button has a number of different uses some more obvious than others First pressing the Home button will wake your iPad if it is in sleep mode a quick tap of the Wake Sleep button will do the same Second if you press the Home button while you are using any app It will return you to the home screen Volume Control The button located on the side of the iPad controls the volume Some models of the iPad have just one button while others have two Press the volume button closest to the top to increase volume and the press the but ton or part of the button closest to the bot tom to decrease the volume Lesson Planet 2014 www LessonPlanet com Side Switch The default setting for the side switch is mute so you can quickly mute your device without having to use the volume button However you can change the settings on this button so that it locks rotation instead This is done in the Settings
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