iPads
Using your iPad
For support information:
iPad tips - this site supplies simple instructions for most iPad questions:
- disable clicking sound on keyboard - access alternate characters on keyboard
- change signature - open links in a new page - save images in Safari and Mail - transfer images from iPad to PC - change the lock screen and wallpaper - manage application icons - manage iPad with iTunes - force-quit - create passcode - control iPad notifications - save power by closing apps - select, copy & paste Apps
You can acquire apps from the iTunes store by using the App Store icon
 Click on the box that indicates the price - it will confirm that you want to install the app.
*If you have no access to wireless, you can download the apps from your computer and your iTunes account, then sync by connecting your device with your usb cable.
Some suggested (free) Apps for general use:
DropBox or Box.net-for file management
iReadPDF or iBooks-for reading pdf's
Ebook Reader, Kobo, iBooks-access ebooks EverNote-for syncing notes with your computer, other mobile devices
Google mobile app-for accessing your Google apps
Twitterific-interaction with Twitter
Offline Pages-save web pages for offline reading (now costs $4.99)
SkyGrid-news app MobileRSS Free-an RSS reader for coordinating blog subscriptions (connects to Google Reader)
Dragon Dictation-voice recognition
Dictionary.com
Wikipanion for iPad
GoSkyWatch-an astronomy app that uses the iPad's location services to offer navigation of the night sky
Education Apps:
This field is expanding very quickly. These links provide some resources that have been tested in classrooms. NOTE: some apps have a price attached to them:
EipsTech spreadsheet
Suite 101 iKids Blog Brighthub Other sources for information on Apps and using the iPad: Podcasts (available in iTunes store): iPad Today me, myself and iPad latest in iPad the iPad Podcast The Padcast Podcast The iPad Possibilities Podcast One Minute Tips' iPad Podcast Twitter: #ipad #edtech YouTube: iPad for Educators: #0101 : Accessories Using the iPad in the Classroom Teaching With iPads (P1) Teaching With iPads (P2) Teaching With iPads (P3) 10 iPad apps for Educators |