Launching an iPad 1-to-1 Program: A Primer

well worth a read - this four page blog post is here - 

here is the first section to wet your appetite, 

• By Mitchell A. Salerno, Michael Vonhof
• 12/14/11

Technology is redefining traditional educational paradigms, and many schools are interested in integrating the latest technological advancements into the school curriculum. While increased incorporation of technology seems to be inevitable, most schools are ill-prepared to enter the 21st century owing to a lack of resources, a dearth of appropriate personnel, and some unrealistic expectations. These limitations may provide enough friction to stymie ambitious and well intentioned efforts to improve student learning and prepare students for the future. Overcoming these limitations may seem daunting; however, there are lessons to be learned from schools that have already begun to venture into the world of 1-to-1 initiatives.

Apple Teacher Institute April 2-5 2012

This annual conference offers teachers a totally immersive hands on experience with Apple solutions for the classroom. 

This PDF  contains details for registration and further information -  four days focused on the iPad in education. 

Outline Programme (subject to change) Day 1

• Arrive at midday

• Registration

• Keynote

• Tutorials in the use of iPad/iPod touch

• Group activities differentiated for experience

• Showcase

  Day 2

  Keynote
  Three sessions of tutorials, differentiated into beginner and intermediate:

• Apps for education

• iPad and video

• Creating content for iPad and iPod touch

• iPad in the classroom

• iPod touch in the classroom

• Managing and deploying mobile devices

• Planning for change with iPad and iPod touch

Day 3

• Group project • Showcase

Day 4

• Keynote • Reflection 

IDEA FLIGHT

I was introduced to this app by ADE Andy Rhodes (Stavanger, Norway) and have used this in a number of workshops recently to great response. In short, Idea Flight allows you to hold a meeting on iPad(s) without a projector or screen. The person leading the meeting signs in as the 'pilot' with those attending signing in as 'passengers'. The attendees iPad screens are taken over showing the presentation from the 'pilot' screen - I used a PDF file . Advancing through the presentation is wholly in the control of the Pilot, however you can switch off the seatbelts sign and allow the passengers to wander freely through the presentation - taking back control whenever you want.  In a recent update you can take notes within the app while viewing the presentation. 

The app is great for keeping people to the same page / point - going through ideas, chairing meetings - very simple to set up and use. 

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Grip Case for iPad

Ciaran McCormack has posted this on his website - the question of using an iPad where it may get damaged, either by location or student! is often asked - check out his cool demo, well worth taking the time to look this over. 

http://www.tme.ie/tablet-apps-in-education/2011/11/21/grip-case-ipad-case.html