iDevices in Council Rock Deep Smarts 1/13/12 Denise Brown Suzanne Loftus
iNtro O Suzanne Loftus: O Denise Brown: Resources O Parking lot for workshop O questions to O Text questions to
Special Guest O Apple Senior Systems Engineer O Steve Zalot
I can go to a local vendor/store to purchase iDevices
How do I get one (or more) O We do not purchase through local vendors O All purchases must go through Megan Cooper (the IT Dept.) O We get volume and package discounts O We must also purchase the Apple Care protection plan for each O Do not buy iTunes gift cards with your devices
HSA purchased devices for my class and I can use my own personal iTunes account to load apps and music
First Steps O RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH O Make sure you have a clear idea of how you will use the devices in the district O Approach principal, department coordinator or supervisor about purchasing and funds for the devices O If receiving devices through a grant or HSA they must still abide by the CR regulations
I can have all approved apps installed on my iDevice(s)
I have the device(s) now what? O “Base image” for each iDevice in the district O How do I get more apps O What should I do before asking for more apps
I can’t look for apps because iTunes is not updated on my computer
How to Locate an App O What is the app called? O Multiple ways to access the app O Google Google O iTunes O You must supply the URL of the app when requesting to have it added
Reviewing an App Look at the following O Description O Rating O Last updated O Version O Screen shots O Reviews O Web sites Web sites O Word of mouth and suggested by peers
Apps are considered software
Who Will Use the App?
I Want a Lab O Who to get involved when purchasing a lab? O Building administrator O IT-Megan Cooper O IT-consult with building technician O Curriculum coordinators O Department chairs O Others in district that you might know have school owned devices
What if a “Gift?” O Still must follow district procedures O If applying for grants or contests still inform O Even if not certain of outcome O Once you know please inform IT and relevant administrators
Words of Wisdom O Keeping records O Labeling O Maintaining O Allocating O Engraving
Mindful of Funds O Is there another app that does the same thing that is free or less expensive O Purchasing in bulk is less expensive O Contact others that have devices and purchase apps together
Updates & Adding Apps O Procedure O Must get written approval to have apps added O Must have funds in the form of vouchers to add apps O Will not happen piece meal or frequently O Free today-but possibly not added right away
Security O Bretford Carts Bretford Carts O Locked Storage O Labels O Engraving O Passcode locks O Find my iPod O Protecting/removing personal information
Bretford for iPods
Bretford for iPads
Peripheral Devices O Apple TV Apple TV O VGA cable VGA cable O Point2View camera (IPEVO) Point2View camera O Y splitter Y splitter O Keyboard O Cases
How’d they get here? O Building funds O Department funds O District funds O Grants O Home and School
Looking for resources? O iTunes O - great site all about iPads in education - from how they are used to app lists O 1/10/38-sites-on-using-ipads-in-classroom.html 1/10/38-sites-on-using-ipads-in-classroom.html O
Base Apps O Formed by committee O Suggested & reviewed O Will be installed on current 2 iPads in each building O All devices moving forward with have the “base image”base image
Configuration Utility O Wireless settings O Access & restrictions to apps O Access to other features O MDM – Mobile Device Management O Can be used in your personal life O erprise/ - choose Mac or Windows erprise/
Bring Your Own O Staff using personal devices in school O Process O Procedures O Access
Volume Purchase O O Example(s) O Procedures to obtain paid apps
iOS = internet Office Suite
iOS vs. Apps O What is the difference O How do you modify O IT Manages installing/updating apps – user manages media (music, photos, etc.)
Top iOS 5 features O Multitasking O Notifications O Folders O iCloud O Open Camera app from lock screen O Screen shots
Top iOS 5 features O Camera zoom O One tap auto focus O Cut the cord O Over-the-air updates O Wi-Fi sync
Top iOS 5 features O Rich Text Formatting O Flag s O Facetime O Alternate routes in Map App O Crop photos
Accessibility Options
Care O Charging O Restarting O Device and secure maintenance
Uploading Media O How to from an iDevice O Scanner and Camera Wizard
Wrap Up Sandbox – review websites, play with devices, consult with presenters You can find our presentation and other helpful hints on the intranet the intranet Therock>Administration>Information Technology>Shared documents>iPad Other resources located at: