Assign
students in each class to a specific iPad. Make sure they use the same iPad
each time. (Optional: Have a iPad check-in/check-out person in each class)
Circulate
around the room as student use the iPad.
Use
a countdown procedure to have students stop using the iPad (Flip it Fast! Thanks to Arvin of iSchool Initiative for that great phrase) If a student is not on task, just
slide the app up with four finger to open the last apps used.
Take
the iPad away from student’s who is playing on it or not handling it with care.
Have book work, a worksheet, etc. for them to do or allow them to look on with
another student. Have them earn the iPad back. It is a privilege.
You
can save a website to the iPad screen for students to access at all times on
the iPad. Open Safari, type in the
website then, click the bookmark icon and select save to Home Screen.
Make
sure students have cleaned their hands with anti-bacterial hand soap.
Beware
of student’s logging out of the school district iTunes and into their own.
At the end of each week have a student helper(s) check the iPads Photo
Library in order to make sure that there are no inappropriate photos or videos
stored on the iPads. If found they should be deleted immediately.
Place
the correct iPad in the correct slot each time.
Make
sure to plug the iPad cart up before you leave for the day to recharge
them.
Start check in 10 minutes before the class
period ends.
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If you are having problems with your iPad, here are some tips. I. Soft Reset:
· Hold the sleep/wake (on/off) on the top right for about 5 seconds until the red slider appears.
· Slide to completely turn off the iPad. Turn back on by holding the sleep/wake button again until you see the Apple logo. This will often fix simple problems.
II. Close the app:
· Double-click the Home button to see a row of running apps at the bottom of the screen.
· Touch and hold any icon until the icons start wiggling, then tap the minus sign on the icon of the running app to close it.
· Double-click the Home button again to hide the row.
III. iPads can be easily cleaned with a soft lint free cloth, such as a microfiber cloth, the type of cloth used to clean glasses. Do not use a cloth that contains chemicals or oils.
IV: Create a help desk ticket. Be sure to include the number of the cart and iPad.