iTouches+iPads+for+teachers

=Innovate My Class using iTouches and iPads - Beginner Agenda= Return to Tech Liaison Meetings


 * Dates**: Aug. 24th, 2011
 * Topic: Innovate My Class using iTouches and iPads**

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 * **Time** || **Topic** || **Resources** ||
 * 8:00 || **Welcome / Sign In**

Carolyn Semet and Beth Richards, Technology Innovation Specialists


 * Sign out a training**
 * iTouch and an iPad from Felton if you don't have your own** || **JOIN** our learning network if you are not a member: @http://ted21c.ning.com/


 * Join PDN Grant Group and/or Join Technology Liaisons group
 * Join the iTouch/iPad in Education Group
 * Other groups to join to keep up with the latest info on iTouches in education
 * [|The iPhone / iPod group in Diigo]


 * RESPOND**
 * Respond to the following discussion:
 * How have you been using an iTouch or iPad in your classroom? OR
 * Read other's responses and comment on one that resonates with you


 * READ**


 * **Learning with the iPod Touch** on Apple's Website
 * What Happens When you Give a 3, 4, 8-Year-Old an iTouch?
 * Reach Out and Touch Someone - using the iPod Touch in school


 * WATCH**


 * Short Video on Touch Based Learning
 * Using the iPod Touch to create a 1:1 learning environment Video

Carolyn Semet, Technology Innovation Specialist csemet@schools.nyc.gov || Take our polls using your iTouch or iPad. Navigate to http://pollev.com using the Safari App browser. media type="custom" key="10256149" media type="custom" key="10784614" ||
 * DOWNLOAD (Current version needed for use with the iPad)**
 * Download iTunes 10 on your computer (if you don't have it already) ||
 * 8:30 || **Welcome /Setting the Stage**
 * 8:45 || Clearing Up Common misconceptions || iPods and iPads need to connect to an iTunes account in order to operate.

Having an iTouch is like having a pocket computer.It is an iPhone without the calling capabilities

Use your DOE email account to create the classroom iTunes account
 * The iPad is NOT a laptop. It is a large iTouch. But is has 10 HOURS of battery life which means you can use it ALL DAY without charging.** ||
 * 9:00 || Create your iTunes account || Suggestion: Create your classroom iTunes account using an iTunes gift card

//NOTE:// Be mindful of where you create your iTunes account. It is best to create the account on the laptop you will be connecting your iTouches to. If you use a different machine, you will have to recreate your iTunes account on on your own laptop at a later point. ||
 * 9:15 || Examples of students using iTouches and iPads || * [|A webpage from a school using iTouches]
 * [|iPod touch Demo with Language Arts] video from the same school
 * OLQA Innovation Field Trip students using iPod Touches for mapping
 * iPads in the classroom at MS. 328 ||
 * 9:30 || **Taking Your iTouch/ iPad Online:**
 * Setting up your wireless and email access** || media type="custom" key="7833071"

Setting up your iPad/ iTouch to the DOE Network - 2 steps

 * 1. Configure the wireless settings:**

Go to Settings > Network> Wi-Fi > Other > Put in your school network name and security WEP password (**This is how you would set it up to your home network also**)


 * 2. Add the Proxy:**

To get the iTouch on your school's wireless Internet you need to go to your Wi-Fi Settings. Click on the Blue Arrow next to the School's WJBOE... or DOETWAC....network, scroll down to HTTP Proxy, click on Manual, next to Server type in “proxy” and next to Port type in 8002. Authentication is off.

Syncing your Email on the iPad / iTouch
The following are the steps to syncing your email on iTouch

Go To Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Click on Microsoft Exchange> Fill in the info for your DOE email account Note: The DOE exchange server is: owa2003.nycboe.net

//You can add additional email accounts by clicking on My Accounts and then click Add// || > "When you find a web app you like, you can put it front and center on your Home screen. Just open the web app on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap the plus sign, and then tap “Add to Home screen.” A Web Clip will be added to your Home screen automatically for easy, one-tap access". || SETTINGS->GENERAL->RESTRICTIONS. Choose a pin code, and then choose the features that you want OFF.
 * 10:00 || **Customizing Your iTouch/ iPad** || Need to access your iTunes Account when your iTouch/ iPad is connected to your computer
 * Can customize pages
 * Can add up to 6 icons in the bottom tray on the iPad
 * Can create folders to group apps through iTunes or directly on your device by placing icons on top of each other
 * Connecting to a wireless access point
 * Browsing the Internet
 * Adding bookmarks
 * Add icons for your favorite web pages ie. your class site, Poll everywhere, Google, etc. (see steps below) ||
 * 10:15 || Managing iTouches/ iPads in the Classroom || *
 * Can sync multiple iTouches ( such as a class set) to one iTunes Account on a laptop
 * Should set up a separate iTunes account for your classroom that uses a different email than your personal iTunes account
 * Use an iTunes gift card for the iTunes account creation
 * Once you download a paid for app, it can be transferred to many devices but legally there is a limit that is not clear.
 * Apple is working with the DOE to set up a way of purchasing APPS through FAMIS. Stay tuned.
 * Lock up iTouches and iPads in a secure place when not in use. They can "disappear" very easily.
 * Password protect your iTouch or iPad. You can do the same for your class set if you want but it might be easier not to. If students are downloading content on their iTouches and you don’t want them to, you can restrict access to these features. On the device go to: SETTINGS->GENERAL->RESTRICTIONS. Choose a pin code, and then choose the features that you want OFF.
 * **How to add a web app icon**-
 * 10:30 || Getting to Know Your iTouch - It's not for APPS only || ### Calculator - Regular calculator in the portait mode, turns into a scientific calculator in landscape mode ( scientific calculators alone cost quite a bit)
 * 1) Voice Recorder using the Blue Mikey, microphone for the iTouch without a camera
 * 2) NoteTaker – Comes with a Note Pad
 * 3) Watching Instructional Videos
 * 4) Listening to Audiobooks downloaded from iTunes
 * 5) Listening to Podcasts subscribed to on iTunes
 * 6) SURFING THE WEB – use Safari - pinch method to expand the pages b- ie looking up the meaning of a word OR checking a fact – student can check it
 * 7) Clock – can be used as stopwatch, countdown timer and alarm clock help students monitor time for an assignment, test, etc.
 * 8) Weather – check the weekly forecast for your school area or for places you will be visiting on school trips, Record weekly weather
 * 9) Sharing Class Photos
 * 10) Class Calendar ||
 * 10:45 || Useful Tips and Tricks for the iTouch and iPad || iTouch Tips
 * 1) If students are downloading content on their iTouches and you don’t want them to, you can restrict access to these features. On the device go to:

2. Click the Photos tab on your iPod Touch and select a picture you have added to your phone and tap Use as Wallpaper to add the picture to your phone's home screen. [|How to Customize Your iTouch | eHow.com]

3. Tap the "General" listing in the "Settings" application. Scroll down to the third section of options. This is the "Customize" section of your iTouch. Tapping on the name of an application will bring up its own dedicated customization screen.: [|How to Load Customize on an iTouch | eHow.com]

4. Pinch your fingers and expand them on text to make the text larger

5. 10 iTouch Keyboard Tips

6. iPhone Tips and Tricks (some are applicable to the iTouch) from Apple's website

7. Take a screenshot of your screen using your iTouch : "Press and hold the Home button, then press the Sleep/Wake button. Your screen flashes and the picture of your screen appears in your Camera Roll." ||
 * 11:00 || APP Highlight || Suggested APPS for teachers and students:


 * Evernote - Create text, photo and audio notes FREE
 * Dragon Dictation -FREE Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition application that allows you to easily speak and instantly see your text or email messages. In fact, it’s up to five (5) times faster than typing on the keyboard.
 * Drop Box - Sync and share files online and across computers FREE
 * Free Translate - FREE Google translate app - need Wi-Fi access
 * StoryKit - create an electronic storybook
 * BrainPop - a new featured free movie everyday

FREE Apps Found on MOET Training iTouches || >
 * 11:15 || Discover, explore, and download educational apps || * iTouch /iPad Resources - Educational Apps Resources
 * iTouch in Education - comprehensive list of links to resources for using iTouches in education including suggested free apps and ideas for use in the classroom
 * **Apps for Learning - from APPLE's website**
 * Apps for Education - from the APPLE website
 * [[image:http://c1345842.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/avatars/4151/small/lucysquare2.jpg?1263492477 caption="Lucysquare2" link="http://www.appolicious.com/users/elemenous"]] Lucy's Favorite Education Apps
 * iPod Touch Apps for K - 12 from an Apple representative
 * 50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning
 * Hottest Apps for iTouch
 * Special Education Apps for the iPod Touch or iPhone
 * Time Magazine's list of Top Ten Education Apps for iTouch
 * 50 Educational Apps for the iPod Touch
 * iPodsibilities - review of Ed Apps by Apple Distinguished Educator
 * FREE Apps found on our MOET Training iTouches
 * NYC Educators share their favorite free educational iTouch App on our learning network


 * Share** your favorite and how you plan to use it at this discussion:

Register for another class and view upcoming meetings:
 * **Share your favorite free ed App here>**
 * Respond to at least one person's post. ||
 * 11:30 || **Wrap Up**


 * See events on Our Learning Network || **Questions / Commentary / Final Thoughts**

PLEASE COMPLETE our survey
 * Borough hosting: Manhattan
 * Class: Innovate My Class with iTouches and iPads

Return borrowed equipment to Felton ||
 * |||| You are welcome to stay for the afternoon intermediate session if you want to delve into iTouches and iPads further. See the agenda below. ||
 * || LUNCH ||  ||
 * Additional Resources: see the bottom of this page**

=Innovate My Class using iTouches and iPads - Intermediate Agenda= Return to Tech Liaison Meetings


 * Dates**: Aug. 24th, 2011


 * Topic: Innovate My Class using iTouches and iPads - Intermediate**

Carolyn Semet, Technology Innovation Specialist
 * Presenters**:

Harlem Renaissance Training Center (@ PS 125)
 * Location**:
 * 425 W. 123rd Street - 6th Floor Training Lab


 * **Time** || **Topic** || **Resources** ||
 * 12:00 || **Welcome / Sign In**

Carolyn Semet and Beth Richards, Technology Innovation Specialists

csemet@schools.nyc.gov and brichar4@schools.nyc.gov || **JOIN** our learning network if you are not a member: @http://ted21c.ning.com/


 * Join PDN Grant Group and/or Join Technology Liaisons group
 * Join the iTouch/iPad in Education Group
 * Other groups to join to keep up with the latest info on iTouches in education
 * [|The iPhone / iPod group in Diigo]


 * RESPOND**
 * Respond to the following discussion:
 * How have you been using an iTouch or iPad in your classroom?


 * READ**


 * The truth about iPads
 * 47 interesting ways to use the iPad in Education Click on iPad
 * Interesting Ways to Use an iTouch in Education Click on iTouch

> Download iTunes 10 on your computer > > Create your professional iTunes account using an iTunes gift card or credit card > Use your DOE email account to create your work iTunes account > Connect your iPad to your iTunes account > > //NOTE:// It is best to create the account on your own laptop. If you use our machine, you will have to redownload all of your apps on your own laptop at a later point. ||
 * DOWNLOAD (Current version needed for use with the iPad)**
 * Download iTunes 10 on your computer (if you don't have it already) and set up a classroom iTunes Account
 * **If you haven't already downloaded iTunes please do the following**
 * 12:30 || **Welcome & Overview**

Carolyn Semet, Technology Innovation Specialist csemet@schools.nyc.gov || Take our poll using your iTouch or iPad. Navigate to http://pollev.com using the Safari App browser.

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 * 12:45 || Review of morning session agenda || Quick overview of information and resources from this morning's beginner session. ||
 * 1:00 || **Taking your iTouch / iPad to the next level - Using it daily as part of your classroom environment** || * Both the iTouch and iPad needs to be set up to connect to your school's wireless network
 * Setting up your iTouch to the DOE Network
 * You should only sync the email on the iTouch or iPad that you exclusively use unless each student is assigned an iTouch / iPad exclusively
 * Syncing your Email on iTouch
 * 10 hour battery life on the iPad means you don't have to charge all day
 * You should have these technologies available for student use all day
 * You should have a CLASSROOM iTunes account created tied into your DOE email using a gift card. It is best NOT to use your personal iTunes account for your DOE funded iTouches and iPads.
 * When demonstrating with an iPad or iTouch use the document camera so students can see what you are doing.

iTouches and iPads allow you to do all the following ** on the go **.
 * Observing
 * Taking notes
 * Emailing
 * Communicating
 * Collaborating
 * Presenting
 * Accessing
 * Displaying
 * Journaling
 * Reading

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 * 1:15 || **iPad Info** || media type="youtube" key="68KgAcx_9jU?fs=1" height="385" width="640"
 * 1) Safari
 * 2) Photos
 * 3) iPod
 * 4) iTunes
 * 5) App Store
 * 6) Videos
 * 7) Maps
 * 8) Notes
 * 9) Spotlight Search
 * 10) iBooks
 * 11) Calendar
 * 12) YouTube ||
 * 1:30 || **Customizing Your iTouch/ iPad and Managing**

Useful Tips and Tricks || ** Can customize pages • Audio (recorded or downloaded) • Playlists (to manage all of your media) • Video (created or downloaded) • Books (purchased or downloaded for free) • Audio Books (purchased or created or downloaded for free) • ePub Books (purchased or created) • Podcasts (created or downloaded)
 * Can add up to 6 icons in the bottom tray on the iPad
 * Can create folders to group apps through iTunes or directly on your device by placing icons on top of each other
 * Connecting to a wireless access point
 * Browsing the Internet
 * Adding bookmarks
 * Add icons for your favorite web pages ie. your class site, Poll everywhere, Google, etc. (see steps below
 * Do's and Don'ts for managing iTouches and iPads in the classroom ||
 * 1:40 || **iTunes Music Store:**
 * The role of iTunes** || • Music (from a CD or from the Music Store)
 * The role of iTunes** || • Music (from a CD or from the Music Store)
 * iTunes U ||
 * || **Visiting the App Store** || * Downloading Apps
 * Organize Apps
 * Removing Apps
 * Creating folders for similar apps
 * Organizing your apps on your iTouch
 * 1:50 || **Exploring, Searching and Downloading iTouch / iPad Apps**
 * 1:50 || **Exploring, Searching and Downloading iTouch / iPad Apps**


 * You can view iPhone or iTouch apps on your iPad, but it is best to download the iPad version as it will utilize the larger screen on the iPad** || iTouch /iPad Resources - Educational Apps Resources

Download Apps to your iTouch or iPad (see the list below for some suggestions) Share with others - can search through iTunes store on your computer or directly from your iTouch or iPad. If you are borrowing one of our iTouches you won't be able to download apps directly to the iTouch or iPad.

|| **Questions / Commentary / Final Thoughts**
 * Kathy Schrock's Bloomin iPad - free apps organized by levels of Bloom's revised Taxonomy
 * Kathy Schrock's iPad in the Classroom
 * iTouch in Education - comprehensive list of links to resources for using iTouches in education including suggested free apps and ideas for use in the classroo
 * **Apps for Learning - from APPLE's website**
 * Apps for Education - from the APPLE website
 * Lucy's Favorite Education Apps
 * iPod Touch Apps for K - 12 from an Apple representative
 * 50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning
 * Hottest Apps for iTouch
 * Special Education Apps for the iPod Touch or iPhone
 * Time Magazine's list of Top Ten Education Apps for iTouch
 * 50 Educational Apps for the iPod Touch
 * iPodsibilities - review of Ed Apps by Apple Distinguished Educator
 * FREE Apps found on our MOET Training iTouches
 * NYC Educators share their favorite free educational iTouch App on our learning networ
 * **Share** your favorite and how you plan to use it at this discussion:
 * **Share your favorite free ed App here>**
 * Respond to at least one person's post. ||
 * 2:15 || Creating with the iTouch and iPad using a free app called Storykit || StoryKit is a free app that enables you to create an electronic storybook. ||
 * 3:00 || SHARE your stories || Share your stories in this discussion forum and look at another person's story and comment ||
 * 3:20 || **Wrap-up**
 * 3:00 || SHARE your stories || Share your stories in this discussion forum and look at another person's story and comment ||
 * 3:20 || **Wrap-up**

PLEASE COMPLETE our survey
 * Borough hosting: Manhattan
 * Class:Innovate my Class with iTouches and iPads

Return borrowed equipment to Felton || =**Additional Resources**=

**Support and Famis order info:**
David Nash - Account Executive dnash@apple.com Office: <span class="skype_pnh_print_container">212-674-8853 Cell: <span class="skype_pnh_print_container">917-297-5706 Contact and Famis info for Apple Products

Datamation carts for the iTouch and iPad www.ipadcarts.com

Learn More about your iPad
Go on an Apple Tour

Setting Up your iPad
How to Set Up Your IPad the Right Way - provides step by step directions with screen shots to assist you in setting up your iPad

iPad Sites for Educators

 * Teach with your iPad
 * Kathy Schrock's Guide for [|iPads in the Classroom]

**NYSCATE wiki iPad resources for administrators :**
**http://nyscateworkshop.pbworks.com/w/page/32779864/FrontPage**

**Other Resources**
iPad accessories

Podcasting Resources
Podcasting Resources on the Apple website Podcast Tutorial using Garageband [|Bit by Bit] - A place for thoughts, discoveries, links, and tips about educating innovatively.
 * Podcast for Educators**


 * Additional iPod Touch Resources**

iTouch in Education - comprehensive list of links to resources for using iTouches in education including suggested free apps and ideas for use in the classroom Apps for Education - from the APPLE website iTouch Keyboard Tips

iTouch/ iPad Tips

 * 1) CAPS LOCK - To activate caps lock press on the arrow key two times.
 * 2) ZOOM - To zoom in on a page pinch your fingers and expand.
 * 3) KEYBOARD ACTIVATE - Swipe to the left to right
 * 4) Keyboard Tips

iPad Sites for Educators

 * Teach with your iPad


 * iPad Academy -
 * Project Based Learning with the iTouch and iPad

Setting up your iPad to the DOE Network - 2 steps
Go to Settings >Network> Wi-Fi> Other > Put in your school network name and security WEP password (**This is how you would set it up to your home network also**) To get the iPad on your school's wireless Internet you need to go to your Wi-Fi Settings. Click on the Blue Arrow next to the School's WJBOE... or DOETWAC....network, scroll down to HTTP Proxy, click on Manual, next to Server type in “proxy” and next to Port type in 8002. Authentication is off.
 * Step 1. Configure the wireless settings:**
 * Step 2. Add the Proxy:**

Syncing your Email
Go To Settings >Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Click on Microsoft Exchange> Fill in the info for your DOE email account Note: The exchange server is: owa2003.nycboe.net //You can add additional email accounts by clicking on My Accounts and then click Add//

Getting to Know Your iTouch / iPad
Apple Learning TOUR Resources Page Apple in Education Resources Page for teachers and administrators • Where can you learn more about the iPad? []

iPad academy- many tips and tutorials iPad in Education on Apple's website

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