Intro to ipads by Barbara Episale, Media Specialist, Hedgepeth-Williams Middle School & Steven Stallone, Computer Lab Teacher, PJ Hill Elementary School
Intro to ipad Learning Outcomes Identify the device buttons, switches, and apps. Using the built-in keyboard/ external keyboard Using screen shot/ camera/ camera roll Overview of the apps that are loaded on the ipads. Cut/Copy/Paste Organizing Apps making folders Using Safari Closing Apps completely Moving files to computers
Front ipad Features Home Button App Icons Status Bar Headphone Jack Camera Sleep/Wake Volume/Mute Switch Image from: http://javla.com/images/ipad-diagram/0
Features on the Back of ipads Sleep/wake button Microphone Headphone Jack Dock connector Speaker Volume Buttons Slide Switch mute button Back Camera Image from: http://javla.com/images/ipad-diagram/0
Main Apps Screen Standard Apps 1. Messages 2. Camera 3. Photos 4. Maps 5. Clock 6. Photo Booth 7. Calendar 8. Contacts 9. Reminders 10. Newsstand 11. itunes Store 12. Game Center 13. Settings 14. FaceTime 15. Apps Store 16. Notes Image courtesy of: http://www.gadgetreview.com/2013/10/ipad-mini-2- shortage.html
ipad Bottom Menu Swipe from bottom edge Tools Volume Launching Safari Bluetooth, orientation, clock, etc.
Using the Built in Keyboard Find the word process or app (Pages or other program). Select it by touching it. Click the plus sign + to create a new document. When the document opens touch the open space and an onscreen keyboard will appear.
Using the External Keyboard Plug the keyboard into the Dock Connector The Grey icon should be facing up toward the screen The ipad can be put on the plastic stand that comes with the keyboard
Overview of Apps There are millions of apps Some are paid apps (you have to purchase them in the itunes store). Schools use VP or volume purchasing to buy multiple apps Others are free. Some apps come preloaded on the ipad. Lets look at some of the apps on the ipads we are using for this workshop.
Let s Try Some Apps Try touching apps. When you want to go to another app touch the home button. Closing Apps try to keep only one to two Apps running at a time.
Connecting to the Internet ipads use wi-fi to connect to the Internet. The ipads at school have been setup to use the wi-fi here automatically. ipads can be configured to work on other wi-fi networks.
Safari and Other Web Browsers Safari is the web browser that comes preloaded on ipads. It looks like a compass. It opens when you touch it. Type the url in the rectangle at the top. Use nj.com. Type it in and click go on the keyboard. Click on the arrow at the top and you can print, bookmark, copy a page, and more. The book is the bookmarks bar.
Organizing and Deleting Apps Hold your finger down until a black circle with an x appear and apps are jiggling. While that is happening apps can be deleted by touching the white circle with the X. They can be moved by pushing them around with your finger. Press the home button to stop the jiggling. Create a folder by moving apps onto other apps. They can be relabeled On school ipads the teacher and the students will not be able to do this.
Copy/Paste Lets go to nj.com Select a story Hold your finger on the text The words copy, define, and speak will appear. Use the blue circles to highlight the text you want to copy. Select copy. Press the Home button Go to your Pages. Touch the screen and select paste. The words should appear on your document.
itunes At school you will be unable to purchase apps for the ipads unless your school has provided teachers with their own ipads. The itunes app is a pink or purple square with musical note in a circle. Select it by touching it. This is where you can purchase apps, music, videos, and more.
icloud icloud is an online area where items such as pictures, documents, and music can be saved. It is an Apple product that provides a limited amount of storage to ipad users.
Intro to ipads Thank You for attending Questions or concerns Please remember to complete the feedback form in My Learning Plan to print your certificate