ipad basic training
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Training slides for new iPad users.TRANSCRIPT
iPad BasicsAllison Keskimaki
517.449.3443www.mrsktechnology.wordpress.com
Objectives
By the end of today’s session you will:› Identify some native apps and what they
do› Set up email› Create an Apple ID › Download an app from the App Store› Customize your iPad› Organize, delete, and move apps
Native Apps:Pre-loaded Apps on iPad Cannot be deleted
from iPad Examples:
› Safari (web browsing)
› Messages (“text” with
Other iPads)
› Newsstand (magazines and newspapers)
› Contacts (similar to an address book)
Setting up Email
Tap the Settings icon (Gear) Select “Mail, Contacts and Calendars” from the side menu on the left. Choose “Exchange” for type of
account. Type in your email address (CIMS
format, not your firstname.lastname@lansingschools...)
Setting up Email
Enter your email password Choose Next Apple will verify and your email should
open You should be able to send and receive
email on your iPad If you’re experiencing problems, try
logging on using the web browser (Safari).
Creating an Apple ID
An Apple ID is necessary to download apps to your iPad
You can create an Apple ID without using a credit card
However, if you want to BUY any apps, you will need either an iTunes gift card or a credit card.
Creating an Apple ID
Go to the Newsstand App Choose any FREE magazine. Tap on the magazine and follow the prompts to
create a new ID. Remember your password – you will have to
enter this whenever you download new apps. You will need to “verify” your Apple ID. Check
your email. Click on the link to verify your Apple ID.
Once your Apple ID is verified, you are now able to download apps, music, videos, etc. from iTunes and the App store.
Downloading an App
1.Tap on the App Store icon
In the Search bar, type “Weather”. This will bring up all the apps related to weather.
2. In the Search bar, type “Weather”
Downloading an App
Tap the word “Free” next to the App you want to install.
Then, tap “Install.”
Downloading an App
You will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password.
Once you enter it, your app will begin downloading.
Downloading an App
Once the app has downloaded, you can open it from this screen by tapping “Open”, or you can access it via the Home Screen.
Searching the App Store
You can search the App Store in a variety of ways:› If you know the specific name of an app,
type it in the Search bar.› When you open the App Store, it
automatically shows the “Featured” apps. › You can choose to browse by Category,
and then further limit your search by grade level, content area, etc.
Searching the App Store
If you know the specific name of an app, you can search for it by typing the name of the app into the search bar.
Searching for an App
You can search the App Store by Category.
To find Category, go to the third section in the app store.
Swipe to the right until you find “Browse by Category”
Searching by Category
Here you can select “Education,” then further refine your search.
Challenge
Search for an Educational App Find one that you think would be
relevant to you and download it. You have 5 minutes!
Browsing the InternetUsing Safari
Using Safari: Accessing Websites
Type address of website in address bar; enter to navigate to the website.
Share site link via text, email, social media, or add shortcut to the home screen
You can add a bookmark to your favorites page, too.
Accessing Safari: Sharing & Bookmarking
If you’d like to share a website you’ve found, you have several options:
Tap the box with theArrow pointing up. ThisMenu appears.
You can also save this site to your bookmarks bar, reading list, or make it a shortcut on the Home screen.
Using Safari: Opening New Tabs
You can have more than one window open in Safari.
To open a new tab, click on the + sign at the top
Using Safari: Gestures
To copy text, press and hold down word you want to copy. Choose copy from the pop up menu.
To zoom in and out, pinch two fingers together (to zoom out) and spread apart to zoom in.
Closing, Quitting & Moving Apps
Closing an app keeps it from running in the background.
This helps with battery power and keeps the iPad running smoothly and as quickly as possible.
Closing an App
To close an app, double tap the home button quickly. Any open apps will appear in a list
Closing an App
To close the app, place your finger on the screen and swipe upward.
You can repeat this process for any apps that are currently open.
Deleting an App
To delete an app, place your finger on the app you want to delete.
Hold your finger on the app until they all start “jiggling.”
*Note: You cannot delete “native” apps like Contacts, Calendar, etc.
Deleting an App
Once the apps are jiggling, click on the grey ‘x’ in the upper left corner.
Confirm or cancel this action To stop the apps from jiggling, click the
home button.
Moving an App
You can arrange the way your apps appear on the home screen.
Touch an app and hold until it starts jiggling
Move the app to a new place on the home screen.
Let go of the app when it’s where you want it to be.
Customizing your iPad
Creating Folders Changing Wallpaper
Creating a Folder
You can organize apps into folders to organize them.
Tutorial video
Creating a Folder
Touch and hold the “Contacts” App until it jiggles.
Using your finger, move the Contacts App until it overlaps the Clock app.
Remove your finger from the screen
Creating a Folder
Now, your Contacts and Clock app are together in a folder
You can accept Apple’s pre-set folder name or rename it by typing in the Folder Name box.
Creating a Folder
To remove the folder, drag the app out of the box.
Only empty folders can be deleted
Customizing Your iPad
You can make a lot of adjustments to the iPad in the Settings.
Tap the Settings icon (gear)
Customizing Your iPad – Adjusting Brightness & Text Size
Choose Display and Brightness from the left hand menu.
Customizing Your iPad: Adjusting Brightness & Text Size
Drag the slider to the right or left to change the brightness of the iPad. Keep “Auto-Brightness” on.
Customizing Your iPad: Setting Wallpaper
Tap Wallpaper on the left hand side menu.
Select “Choose New Wallpaper”
Customizing Your iPad: Setting Wallpaper
Select either Dynamic or Stills You can set the “Lock Screen”, “Home
Screen” or both.
Searching Your iPad
On the Home Screen, swipe up with one finger
You can search for apps quickly by typing the name of the app in the search box.
Requesting Apps
Teacher iPad – Download directly from App Store (paid apps will need a credit card or iTunes gift card)
Classroom iPads: (free OR paid apps)› Identify the name of the App & how many you will
need› Create a Work Order with the Asset tag (starts
with a “G”) from the cart of iPads you want the app on
› Order the App from Apple using the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) website. *See your building principal for login info*
Questions?
Email: [email protected] Call: 755-2854 Slide Deck shared at: http://
tinyurl.com/LewtoniPad