March+6th




 * Opener:(Teresa) **


 * == Write your Granite email address on a stickie note and stick it on the wall. ==
 * == After learning how to use iVoice Memos, making a short recording to tell others about a favorite app you've found. ==
 * == Email your recording to the person on your stickie note (stickie notes passed out). ==

** Productivity Apps (Cindy) :**


 * [[image:ischoolinfo/Screen_shot_2011-11-09_at_10.57.16_AM.png width="88" height="83" caption="Reminders (Already on iPad)"]]


 * Settings
 * Mail, Contacts and Calendars
 * Tap Exchange
 * Turn Reminders "On" || [[image:ischoolinfo/webdavnav.png caption="WebDAV Navigator (Free)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/webdav-navigator/id382551345?mt=8"]] ||

[[file:iPad WebDAV setup 1-3.pdf]] Instructions for setting up Webdav Nav
**Productivity Rotations (Cindy and Teresa):**


 * Organize class into five groups of 4-5
 * A rotation start: Pioneer 5 participants
 * B rotation start: Morningside 5 participants
 * C rotation start: Woodstock (2) and Moss (3)
 * D rotation start: Rosecrest (2) and Fremont (2)
 * E rotation start: West Valley (2) and Upland Terrace (2)
 * Groups start at their assigned starting rotation and then proceed to the next each 20 minutes (A-E)
 * Each Rotation will last for 20 minutes
 * Download the apps and try them out while at Rotations C,D,E
 * Move to the next rotation when the timer sounds


 * = Rotation A =

iTunes Basics Demo with Cindy/D228

 * ** ITunes Basics Demo **
 * iTunes Layout
 * Connecting your iPad
 * Your iPad Summary and other tabs
 * Navigation Menu
 * Playlists
 * iTunes A-Z @http://www.apple.com/itunes/features/
 * iTunes Tutorials || == Rotation B ==


 * Connecting Your Cisco Radio
 * [[file:Connecting your Cisco radio-3.pdf]]
 * Cisco Radio Indicator Lights
 * [[file:Cisco Radio Indicator Lights-1.pdf]]


 * [[file:Bretford Cart Syncing Directions.pdf]]
 * [[file:iOS5-Bretford Cart.pdf]] || = Rotation C =

Idea Sketch


Simple Mind + and Idea Sketch are mind mapping apps. Compare to see which one you prefer or if there are different uses for both. || = Rotation D =

Popplet


Try creating a page with a few Popples on it. See how you can add text, drawings and pics. Discuss ways this could be used with your class.

(Pros and Cons/Free)
T-Charts could be useful for setting up a debate or any topic open to differing opinions. See how it works and in what other ways you might find it helpful in your class. || = Rotation E =

Watch the tutorials on each of the Note Taking Apps to see if either of them might be useful to you.

Evernote is Free Note Taker HD is normally 4.99



Ever Note Tutorial
||

= Productivity Apps for your iPad: =

Many will have tutorials on YouTube to show you how the app works.
** Documents: (Cindy) **

If you want to use your iPad for productivity tools, you may want to consider purchasing some apps to manage documents.

 * || [[image:ischoolinfo/Quick_Office.png caption="Quick Office Mobile (9.99)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickoffice-mobile-suite/id353600838?mt=8"]] || [[image:Screen_Shot_2012-03-05_at_9.02.36_AM.png caption="Documents to Go (9.99 and 16.99 versions avail.)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-to-go-office-suite/id317117961?mt=8"]] ||

** eReaders: (Cindy) **

The Amazon Kindle app is an eReader only. You download the Kindle books from Amazon using an account you set up. The books then sync to your Kindle App.
 * [[image:ischoolinfo/Kindle.png width="82" height="81" caption="Kindle: (Free)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle/id302584613?mt=8"]] || [[image:ischoolinfo/nook_reader_for_Ipad.jpg width="83" height="81" caption="Nook Books (Free)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barnes-noble-nook-for-ipad/id373582546?mt=8"]] ||

Dice Shaker App Activity (Teresa)




**Other Dice Application Ideas:**

 * === Mental math facts: How else could you get the number 24 for example using 3 dice? ===
 * === Grouping Strategies ===
 * === Probability or Statistics ===
 * === Predictions ===
 * === Generate data for graphing ===
 * === Order of Operations ===
 * === Discussions: who shares first, second, etc. ===

**Doodle Buddy Activity: (Teresa)**

 * [[image:ischoolinfo/DoodleBuddy.png caption="Doodle Buddy: (Free)" link="@http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodle-buddy-paint-draw-scribble/id313232441?mt=8"]] ||

draw the math figures your instructors give you . What other ways could you use Doodle Buddy or other drawing apps in your classroom?

 * === parallel lines ===
 * === intersecting lines ===
 * === ray ===
 * === line segment ===
 * === trapezoid ===
 * === quadrilateral ===
 * === obtuse angle ===
 * === acute angle ===
 * === 90 degree angle ===
 * === rhombus ===

Classroom Management:

 * == Class Dojo ==

iSchool Equipment (Teresa and Cindy)

 * ==== School iTunes Accounts (Please make sure all iSchool Teachers know the account information and that students do not get the information.) ====
 * ==== Distribute Equipment ====
 * Morningside
 * Moss
 * Rosecrest (next on list to get wireless)
 * Woodstock
 * Pioneer

= **Initial Setup of the iPods** =
 * ==Each iPod will have to have the initial setup and naming done just as you did with your own iPad. Example: (066-iPod-B03) The first three digits are your school code. The last part indicates the color and a number 1-5 for each color.)==
 * ==Once all of the iPods are named, then plug them all into their spots in the cart. You may want to label each spot in the cart with a sticker or permanent marker.==
 * ==Download the apps you want into the iTunes library using your school's iTunes cart account.==
 * ==Sync the iPods following the Bretford cart iOS 5 syncing document guidelines. Syncing will not work correctly if the order listed in the Bretford document are not followed.==
 * ==Do not sync your own iPad to the laptop or iTunes account set up for the iPods.==
 * ==Be sure the lock that came with the cart is programmed so that the cart can be locked up when not in use.==
 * ==Create a schedule among your group of iSchool teachers to decide how you will share the use of the iPods.==
 * ==We recommend assigning the same iPod to the same student every time.==
 * ==Discuss iPod management with students the first time you use them. Some things to think about are:==
 * ===Proper handling===
 * ===Responsibility for assigned iPod===
 * ===Turning the iPod into the teacher if the student has to leave the room for any reason===
 * ===Distribution and Collection of iPods===
 * ===Acceptable Use/Consequences for not following directions when using the iPods===

Closing/Homework:

 * === Practice syncing your ipad with iTunes ===
 * === Practice using the Reminders App. ===
 * === Start thinking about using one of the activities we tried tonight with your students. ===

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