Getting to Know Your iPad 

External Features on the iPad 2

Home Button: No matter where you are or what you're doing, you can push Home and you're back to the home screen! Sleep/Wake Button: You can use this button to power up your iPad, put it in sleep mode, wake it up, or power it down. Dock Connector Slot: This is where you plug in the dock connector cord to charge your battery or sync with your computer. Cameras: The iPad 2 offers front- and rear-facing cameras that you can use to shoot photos or video. The rear one is on the top-right corner, and you need to be careful not to put your thumb over it when taking shots.

External Features on the iPad 2 Continued.... Silent/Screen Rotation Lock Switch: The iPad screen rotates to match the angle you're holding it at. If you want to stick with one orientation you can also lock it by double tapping the Home button. Mono Speaker: The speaker is located on the bottom edge of the screen, below the Home button. Volume: A volume rocker you use like any other volume rocker: tap up for louder and down for softer. Headphone Jack and Microphone: You can listen to sounds in private using the minijack and headphones. There's also a tiny microphone that makes it possible to speak into your iPad to do things like make voice recordings.

Tips and Shortcuts on the iPad

Exploration Activity At your table, explore your iPad.... Jot down any cool tips or tricks you may want to share with the class!