February+28th

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Welcome and Opener (Teresa)

 * [[image:gsdischool/Screen_shot_2012-01-09_at_10.51.22_AM.png caption="iPrompt (Free)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-prompt/id336844826?mt=8"]] || * ==Self Start-iPrompt App: Welcome and instructions for self start==
 * ==iPrompt==
 * ==Please stand and say your school and grade level quickly when your name appears on the screen== ||

Granite iSchool Project Overview (Teresa)

 * Overview of the history behind the iSchool Initiative
 * The Granite iSchool Project
 * iSchool Info Wiki: ischoolinfo.wikispaces.com

Purpose of Session
The iSchool introductory session will create the foundation for iPod Touch classroom use. The introductory session will focus on understanding the basic iPad / iPod Touch functions, the importance of iTunes in the sync process, and will provide opportunity for application exploration.

Session Objectives

 * Understand the history and goals of the Granite iSchool Project.
 * Learn basic functions of the iPad / iPod Touch and iTunes program.
 * Explore personal applications in a number of categories.

iPad Overview (Heidi)

 * 32GB iPad
 * Apple Digital AV Adapter
 * Charging/Syncing Cable
 * Equipment Loan Form
 * Learn basic functions of the iPad

Using Your iPad

 * [[image:iadmin/iPadFront.png caption="iPadFront.png"]] ||
 * [[image:iadmin/iPadBack.png caption="iPadBack.png"]] ||
 * Turn on/off
 * Sleep mode
 * Home button
 * Status Bar
 * Volume
 * Settings
 * Wireless
 * General
 * Email setup / Calendars / Contacts
 * Brightness/Wallpaper
 * Orientation of pad / Locking
 * Charging
 * Syncing/Updating - sync to 1 computer (recommended)
 * Hard Reset - Hold power button and Home button down simultaneously
 * Screen Shot - Press and Release power button and home button simultaneously

Application Introduction (Heidi)

 * Pre-installed Apps / Home Screen
 * Searching for Apps
 * Bookmark the Training Wiki and Granite Home Page
 * Download an app on your iPad
 * iBooks-PDFs
 * Searching on iTunes
 * Free vs. Paid Apps
 * Moving/Deleting/Closing Apps
 * Multitasking
 * Folders
 * Functions in the new iOS: multitasking (Gestures, Speak Text, Split Keyboard)
 * iOS5 Video
 * ==@http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/12-lesser-known-ios-5-features-that-you-might-not-have-noticed/==
 * ==@http://newyork.ibtimes.com/articles/232452/20111017/ios-5-top-features-iphone-icloud-camera-notification.htm==
 * iCloud

**Application Exploration (Teresa)**

 * Games and Fun
 * Click on the Games & Fun link on the left side of the wiki
 * Download some free game apps to your iPad
 * Snowball Activity -
 * Write your favorite game on a sheet of paper and then crumple it up and throw it
 * Pick up a snowball (not your own) and download the game listed on that paper and play it.
 * App Categories: Music, Video and Photography, Health and Fitness, Cooking, Shopping, etc.
 * Exploration time
 * In groups of 4, share a favorite/interesting App that you found tonight

**iTunes Overview (Teresa)**

 * iTunes A-Z @http://www.apple.com/itunes/features/
 * Navigating the iTunes Interface
 * iTunes Tutorials

**Closing (Heidi)**

 * Requirements before the next training session:
 * Integrate the iPad into your daily life
 * Use your iPad to send an email
 * Become an expert on an App and be prepared to share it with the group.