Jerry the Tech Guy

I was asked to talk to the folks in the TEEN network about iPads for their TEEN mashup day. I'm very happy to be a part of the TEEN network family again, and I'm glad to be able to share a few ideas and resources I've gathered. I'm not much of a powerpoint, stand and deliver person. I'd like to share conversations and resources with the TEEN teachers and everyone.  Here are some great links to resources for starting up an iPad program, get started using the iPad, and finding great Apps.  Enjoy!


Getting started -

Preparing your school for an iPad implementation:
http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-your-school-for-an?id=5840223%3ABlogPost%3A5303&page=1

Next step, a must. Apples Volume Purchasing Program - save money!:
http://www.apple.com/education/volume-purchase-program/

Apples home page for iPads in Education. Good starting place.:
http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/

Create an itunes store account without a credit card:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

Ipad New users guide:
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/iPad-101-New-Users-Guide-Install-Move-Delete-Folders.htm

Can't figure out how to do "that"?  Ultimate how to resource!!!:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/ipad-tips-and-tricks.htm#Find-iPad

Another Objective based how to site:
http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/teaching-technology/mobile-technology-apps/ipad-as

Apps -

Huge LiveBinder of resources!:
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=26195

Great Resource Wiki:
http://ipadsinschool.wikispaces.com/

Kathy Schrock... can't go wrong here:
http://www.schrockguide.net/ipads-in-the-classroom.html

Lists of great apps, by educators, organized to help you find just what you want!:
http://www.iear.org/

Apps by Classroom Instruction Strategy. Is this the best way to think about apps?:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?authkey=CO-B6acC&key=0AkDhBHtH_coDdHIwMGQtLW1ET3NXYXd0YnN0bXNCOFE&hl=en&authkey=CO-B6acC#gid=0