Set up Email on your iPad (Google Sync)

Step by Step directions for setting up your New Ulm Gmail, Calendar and Contacts on an iPad 

Set up Google Sync with your iOS device - Google Apps Help

1. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars    then    Add Account... > Exchange

2. Enter your email address, password, description. Press next until all of the following info is entered. Enter server m.google.com when prompted.

3. Turn on everything you want sync'd to your iPad (Probably all of the options). DONE!

iMovie on iPad

*Paid App - This App will get sent out to you when your building has purchased it in bulk!

Getting Started with iMovie for iPad

Note Taking: PaperPort Notes

PaperPort Notes is a digital note taking tool for the iPad that is transforming the way people create and share information. Now you can combine documents, web content, audio, typed text as well as hand written notes into a single document that you can easily organize and share with anyone.



From Spring Lake Park's Digital Tool Kit

Dropbox

Dropbox is free cloud-based storage to transfer files between your ipad, computer. You can also access your files from the internet when you use Dropbox. 

Cloud-based storage means that your files are technically stored on Dropbox's servers via the internet. All file changes are synchronized on every device you download Dropbox to, so you always have the most up to date version of each file. 

Make sure to download and install the Dropbox program from their website for your computer to make Dropbox fully functional.   

 *Note: Media Specialists can help get the program installed on your school computer. 

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Mirror iPad screen to computer: Airplay & Airserver

Everyone in the Mobile Learning cohort has had a program called AirServer installed on their school computer.

AirServer displays what you see on your iPad screen on your computer.

Directions from Apple: How to turn on Mirroring (called Airplay by Apple) 

*Directions: How to change the AirServer connection password & more on your computer 

Downloading and Purchasing Apps

FREE APPLICATIONS (APPS)

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Free Apps are downloaded by the teacher under their own individual Apple ID. 

*All content on both staff and student school-owned Devices must align with the District's Technology and Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

PAID APPLICATIONS (APPS)

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Apps purchased by an individual

Apps can be purchased and paid for by the teacher with their own Apple ID. These Apps stay connected to the teacher's Apple ID if they leave the school district. Apps purchased by an individual will not be reimbursed.  

Apps paid for by the District

All Apps paid for by the District get a Volume Purchase discount (bulk purchase) and need to be approved through your building principal by using the form below. Your building principal will follow up with you on the funding source for app requests. Apps purchased by the District are installed by the Technology Office through the District's Mobile Device Management system, over the Internet.  

Link to App Request Form below

Evernote - The Ultimate Note-taking and Productivity App

Evernote is an place to store and share notes, webpages, resources, voice memo's, smaller videos, and much more. Evernote is one of the most widely used note services because you can access your notes from any device with internet. Evernote is also one of the best places to write when you are "offline" because everything is saved to evernote.com the next time you have internet.

All of your 'notes' are sorted in online 'notebooks,' which you can share with other people or students much like a Google Doc. Evernote provides many resources for educators here.


*NOTES YOU WRITE IN EVERNOTE OFFLINE (without internet on the road/at the cabin) ARE AUTOMATICALLY SAVED TO EVERNOTE IN THE CLOUD WHEN YOU GO ONLINE!

This means that you can write a "note" in evernote with all of the same basic functions you have on a computer in Word. As soon as your iPad goes online at school or at home, your notes are saved to evernote.com and are accessible from anywhere, as well as saved in a place that won't accidentally get deleted.

YouTube App

YouTube is the second most-used search engine in the World. I think it is one of the most powerful technology learning tools available on every device right now.

Challenge: Instead of searching the internet next time you are looking for information, try searching YouTube first to see what you can fine.

YouTube App download link 

iBooks

iBooks
iBooks opens most documents and is the App used to read Books on iPads. It is a must-have App for everyone.

iBooks App download link

Skitch - Draw, Annotate, Share

Skitch

Great app for drawing and sharing. Skitch has many of the same functions as Doodle Buddy or neu.Annotate, but makes it easier to label parts of a picture, as well as share the final product. Skitch is made by Evernote, the cloud-based 'information organization' tool that works on ANY computer or device (if you don't have an account, get one). PDF's or pictures created in Skitch can be sent to Evernote.

Skitch download link

Educreations - The Ultimate Whiteboard

EduCreations turns an iPad into a recordable whiteboard. You can insert multiple pictures, draw, and change slides, all while recording your voice. Videos can be uploaded and shared through the EduCreations website. Share your recordings with students through a link, or embed them on a website/blog. Students can upload projects and send you the link to watch it.

EduCreations App download link 

Blurb - Create Stories Online

Blurb
Create stories to share online with Blurb. You can post images, video, and text to the web straight from the iPad App. You can create stores on Blurb from a computer as well as through the iOS App. The web version of Blurb has a few more options than the App, but is a great way to create and share in your classroom. 

Note: Students will have to create an account, but it's fairly easy. Many teachers use this as an 'online portfolio' for students to share most of their work through this site.
Blurb download link