Picasaweb & iOS devices

Now

that the iPad2 and iPod Touch4 have cameras that students can use to take pictures, there needs to be an easy way to upload and download these photos to Picasaweb. A free app is available on the iTunes App Store: Piconhand.You will need to create a Picasaweb account (using GoogleApps account) and create at least one album on the website using a laptop or desktop computer. Then, you can work completely on the mobile device, uploading pictures taken with the iOS device OR downloading pictures from Picasaweb to the device.

Uploading Pictures TO Picasaweb (especially important when using shared devices)

• 1. Log in to the appropriate Picasaweb account

• 1. Select Upload button and Click + in upper right corner

• 1. Select Album where pictures are to be uploaded and Select Existing Photo

• 1. Select Camera Roll

  2. Select photos to be uploaded and click Done

• 1. A list of photos will show under Uploads. Select Start. The photos should soon appear in the Picasaweb account.

Downloading Pictures FROM Picasaweb (to use on the mobile device)

• 1. Log in to the appropriate Picasaweb account

  2. Select the Album where the photos are located

  3. Select the photo to be downloaded and tap the arrow in the lower left cornet

• 1. Select the method to transfer the photo