idevices in council rock deep smarts 1/13/12 denise brown suzanne loftus

iDevices in Council Rock

Deep Smarts 1/13/12Denise Brown Suzanne Loftus

iNtroO Suzanne Loftus: sloftus@crsd.orgO Denise Brown: dbrown@crsd.org

ResourcesO http://crsdtechtools.wikispaces.com/ Parking lot for workshop O Email questions to

specialservices@crsd.orgO Text questions to 215-866-1560

Special GuestO 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 StepsO RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCHO 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 appsO 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 AppO What is the app called?O Multiple ways to access the app

O GoogleO iTunes

O You must supply the URL of the app when requesting to have it added

Reviewing an App

Look at the followingO DescriptionO RatingO Last updatedO VersionO Screen shotsO ReviewsO Web sitesO Word of mouth and suggested by peers

Apps are considered software

Who Will Use the App?

I Want a LabO Who to get involved when

purchasing a lab?O Building administratorO IT-Megan CooperO IT-consult with building technicianO Curriculum coordinatorsO Department chairsO Others in district that you might know

have school owned devices

What if a “Gift?”

O Still must follow district proceduresO If applying for grants or contests still

informO Even if not certain of outcome

O Once you know please inform IT and relevant administrators

Words of Wisdom

O Keeping recordsO LabelingO MaintainingO AllocatingO 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 expensiveO Contact others that have devices

and purchase apps together

Updates & Adding Apps

O ProcedureO Must get written approval to have

apps addedO Must have funds in the form of

vouchers to add appsO Will not happen piece meal or

frequentlyO Free today-but possibly not added

right away

SecurityO Bretford CartsO Locked StorageO LabelsO EngravingO Passcode locksO Find my iPodO Protecting/removing personal

information

Bretford for iPods

Bretford for iPads

Peripheral DevicesO Apple TVO VGA cableO Point2View camera (IPEVO)O Y splitterO KeyboardO Cases

How’d they get here?O Building fundsO Department fundsO District fundsO GrantsO Home and School

Looking for resources?O iTunesO http://ipadeducators.ning.com/ -

great site all about iPads in education - from how they are used to app lists

O http://mediaspecialistsguide.blogspot.com/2011/10/38-sites-on-using-ipads-in-classroom.html

O http://www.iear.org/

Base AppsO Formed by committeeO Suggested & reviewedO Will be installed on current 2 iPads in

each buildingO All devices moving forward with have

the “base image”

Configuration UtilityO Wireless settingsO Access & restrictions to appsO Access to other featuresO MDM – Mobile Device ManagementO Can be used in your personal lifeO http://www.apple.com/support/iphon

e/enterprise/ - choose Mac or Windows

Bring Your OwnO Staff using personal devices in

schoolO ProcessO ProceduresO Access

Volume PurchaseO https://volume.itunes.apple.com/O Example(s)O Procedures to obtain paid apps

iOS = internet Office Suite

iOS vs. Apps

O What is the differenceO How do you modifyO IT Manages installing/updating apps

– user manages media (music, photos, etc.)

Top iOS 5 featuresO MultitaskingO NotificationsO FoldersO iCloudO Open Camera app from lock screenO Screen shots

Top iOS 5 features

O Camera zoomO One tap auto focusO Cut the cordO Over-the-air updatesO Wi-Fi sync

Top iOS 5 featuresO Rich Text FormattingO Flag emailsO FacetimeO Alternate routes in Map AppO Crop photos

Accessibility Options

CareO ChargingO RestartingO Device and secure maintenance

Uploading MediaO How to from an iDevice

O Scanner and Camera Wizard

Wrap UpSandbox – review

websites, play with devices, consult with

presentersYou can find our presentation and other helpful

hints on the intranetTherock>Administration>Information Technology>Shared documents>iPad

Other resources located at:http://crsdtechtools.wikispaces.com/