Getting Started With iPad

 Did you just get a new iPad for yourself or receive on to use for work or have one sent home from school for your child to use to complete distance learning school work? Not quite sure how to get started with the iPad, navigate between screens, or use key apps?

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I created these videos to help teachers, students, support staff, and families who are new to using an iPad learn about some of the key iPad features.

You can check out the Getting Started With iPad Playlist or watch individual videos below.

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Overview of the iPad

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iPad Control Center

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Personalizing Settings On Your iPad

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Navigating on the iPad

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Getting and Organizing iPad Apps

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The iPad Camera App

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Creating Screenshots on the iPad

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Annotating Photos with Markup on the iPad

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Apple Teacher Learning Center

Check out the Apple Teacher Learning Center for bite-sized videos and tips on iPad features.

Seesaw Activities

I created these videos to help teachers who are new to using Seesaw learn about the Activities feature.

You can check out the Seesaw Activities Playlist or watch individual videos below.

Resources

Seesaw Activities Student Experience

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Where To Find Seesaw Activities

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Editing Seesaw Activities

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Assigning Seesaw Activities

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Sharing Seesaw Activities

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Reviewing Seesaw Activities

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To learn more about Seesaw, check out these other Seesaw videos.

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TIES17 Student Tech Teams Playground

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Do you have 1:1 devices for staff and students and need help with answering teacher and student questions, trouble-shooting, and helping to get everyone to use their devices more effectively? Student tech teams may be the solution that you need. This  playground session will allow you to ask questions of Genius Squad students, learn about their favorite apps, and hear how being part of these teams provides meaningful leadership opportunities for them to help staff and students.

Student tech teams leverage the power of student knowledge and enthusiasm to support technology in their schools. From help desk, to rollouts, to repairs, student tech teams are helping teachers and students use technology, while giving participants valuable leadership and service experience.

Resources
ISTE Student Standards 2016:
ISTE Student Standards

Makes Makey Classic & Makey Makey Go
Makey Makey Classic and Makey Makey Go allow users to create a controller from anything - apple, banana, clay, etc., to interact with computer programs.

Sphero
Spheres are ball-shaped robots that can be controlled and programmed with an app.


Mouse Create LED Items
Mouse Create is an online platform created by Mouse.org with curriculum and activities for students for students to work through with a teacher or in a self-paced format to learn more about technology and STEM topics.

Schoology
Schoology is the learning management system that we use to house our Genius Squad curriculum modules for students enrolled in the Genius Squad elective course. The Schoology app creates a great workflow experience for students using iPads.