1. iPad 101:
Just the
Basics
Robert Petitto
Instructional Technology Specialist

2. iPad Overview

3. Overview
 Multi-touch technology
 Up to 10 hours of battery life
 Instant on
 Internal mic
 WiFi
 HD video camera
 Built-in accessibility features
 Free iOS updates

4. Product Care/Safety
 Do not leave the iPad unattended
 Geolocation is possible when absolutely necessary
 Do not delete or disable Location Services!
 Cleaning the iPad
 Do not use
 Window cleaners
 Household cleaners
 Aerosol sprays
 Alcohol, Ammonia or other Solvents
 Use
 Lint free, non-abrasive cloth

5. iPad Controls

6. Home Screen
 StatusBar
 Grid of Apps
 App Dock

7. Status Bar
 Time
 Wireless connection indicator
 Bluetooth
 Rotation Lock
 Battery status Tap on the
Status Bar once to
quickly scroll to the top

8. iPad Navigation

9. Home Button
 Press 1x = Home Screen
 Press 2x = Multitasking Menu Bar
 Press 3x = Enable Guided Access
 Long Press = Activate SIRI (iPad 3, 4)

10. Multitasking Menu Bar
 Open
 Double-Press Home Button
 Switch Between Open Apps
 Swipe horizontally and press app icon
 Access iTunes Player controls
 Swipe left-to-right (max)
 Close Open Apps
 Long-press on icon until it wiggles; press on red ‘-’

11. 1-Finger Swiping.
 Top to Bottom
 Notifications
 Right, left
 Switch between screens
 Left-to-Right (max)
 Spotlight Search

12. On-Screen Keyboard
 Activate/Hide
 Long-Press = Symbols/Characters
 Split

13. Rearrange Apps .
 Long-pressan icon until it wiggles
 Drag and drop icon to a new location/screen

14. Creating Folders
 Long-press an icon until it wiggles
 Drag the icon on top of another to group
them together into a folder
 Type in the name of your created folder

15. Multi-Touch Gestures
 4-Finger Swipe
 Left, Right = switch between open apps
 Bottom-to-Top = view Multitasking Menu Bar
 5-Finger Scale
 Return to Home Screen from an open app

16. iPad Settings

17. Wi-Fi
 Select/Connect

18. General Settings
 Software (iOS) Updates
 Date & Time
 Auto-Lock
 Restrictions
 Accessibility

19. Privacy
 Location Services MUST STAY ON!

20. iPad Apps

21. Absolute Management
 AbsoluteApps
 If an App the district installed needs to be updated
 If the district wants you to install a particular App
 DO NOT DELETE
 AbsoluteSafe
 Used by the district to manage the device
 Used to share documentation
 DO NOT DELETE

22. Web-Browsing Click textbox to
open keyboard Add new tab
Close tab
Clear text
Add a bookmark
Safari
Long press for more

23. Requesting Apps
1. As a committee, research apps
 Read app reviews on iTunes
 Consider vetted apps from sites like Appitic
2. Compose a list of apps
 Be as clear, specific and detailed as possible
 Include Name, Publisher, Cost, Category, Purpose
3. Email list to Building Administrator for approval
4. Admin. emails approved list to HelpDesk