904 - Advanced Tips and Tricks for Mobile Devices

Post date: Jun 21, 2015 12:58:50 AM

I enjoyed our session with Helen and Anna. Because I have been using an iPad for a while and leading Appy Hours for teachers in my own District most of what they shared was information I was already aware of and share with teachers in my District.

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However the one big Ah Ha moment was the ability to lock an iPad to one app under guided access. I shared this with a teacher that put it into practice with a few students that was frustrated with students that keep switching apps and they were so happy with this tip. I also used the tip from a classmate on how to remember the password by what to use.

Setting restrictions was a good reminder as well. We are in our first year with iPads so for use learning from those with more experience is a good thing. No need to try an re-invent the wheel.

The reminder about the keyboard short cuts was good as well. The pages instant alpha was also cool and something to experiment with this summer. I have used the green screen app for short videos with students. The pages for stills would be interesting to try for writing prompts.

I forgot to take a screen cap during the session in today's meeting but here is a cap of the saved today's meet transcript.

Overall this was a good session that I have gone back and listened to the recording of as a reminder of good management skills for iPads in the classroom.