idevices in council rock deep smarts 1/13/12 denise brown suzanne loftus
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iDevices in Council Rock
Deep Smarts 1/13/12Denise Brown Suzanne Loftus
iNtroO Suzanne Loftus: [email protected] Denise Brown: [email protected]
ResourcesO http://crsdtechtools.wikispaces.com/ Parking lot for workshop O Email questions to
[email protected] 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/