Apple Classroom

Explore your teaching assistant . . .

TEACHERS and STUDENTS must be logged into iCloud with their GPISD Managed Apple ID! This should already be the case with students. If you need your managed password reset, contact a member of your iTeam: Shane Thornton, Michelle Smith, Danyell Shaw, or Maria Davis.

first.last@appleid.gpisd.org - TEACHERS | ID@appleid.gpisd.org - STUDENTS

Here's the skinny:

View every student's screen in real time, and then tap to get a closer view.
Share an app or webpage instantly with every student's iPad.
Project/showcase student work via Screen Mirroring (AirPlay) when your iPad is connected to a projector.
Create Groups within a class for better personalized and collaborative learning.
Lock iPads completely when necessary.
Lock an app to guide student learning!

TWO OPTIONS:

Use the SKYWARD classes already loaded in your app - similar to Canvas.
- Rename your classes as needed for easier identification - especially SEMESTER 1 & 2.
Create CUSTOM classes in Apple School Manager.
- Helpful for special groups (tutoring, etc.) when kids from multiple sections need to be combined in one class.
- This 90-second video walks you through that process , and this video helps you download ID numbers from Skyward if needed.
- Watch How to Use Apple Classroom: Basics when you get a chance.

***Delete Skyward courses with no students from previous years that clutter the Classroom Dashboard.

BONUS TIP:

Implement a class expectation that all tests/quizzes must be taken on GPISD-issued iPads and using the Canvas app. Doing so, creates a "lockdown browser" solution for assessments. Activate in THREE steps:

More details . . .

If you'd like one-on-one help getting started or using Apple Classroom in the classroom, ask Shane or Michelle!

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