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Showing posts with label iPads. Show all posts
TIP #1 : Teachers are inquiring as to what tools and devices are a good fit for teaching skills and activities. The following link was developed to provide more information on TEchnology versus Blooms, SAMR and STEAM foundational Skills:  Which technology should I use? 
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TIP #2: Are you having trouble with students accessing Files01 server?

If students experience trouble logging into the files server ( smb://files01 ), please enter the student number in the Name field.

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TIP #3:  How can I request apps?

To request an app, please complete the following form: http://goo.gl/forms/cBuxSqwAHF

 
AAPS participates in the Apple Volume Purchase Program (AVPP)
a)     AVPP allows for volume purchases of Apple iOS software applications (apps). There is a 50% discount on purchases of 20 or more licenses on individual iOS apps. Discount does not apply to all apps, it is determined by the app developer.    
b)    AVPP honors the district tax exempt status. Regular App Store does not.
d)    AVPP requires the Purchase of Vouchers. Each building/department will have a VPP account set up to track these purchases.
**Please note that gift cards will not work for purchasing apps on district devices. Apple requires schools to use the Volume Purchase
e)     To view apps and VPP program pricing, please visit the site at: https://volume.itunes.apple.com/us/store/
Below are sites to help you review apps for your classroom:

Deployment of Apps
a)     Student iPads will only obtain iOS apps from the district and the AVPP Program, regardless if they are free or paid iOS apps. 
  • Requests for student iOS apps will be communicated by filling out the online request form. 
  • Apps will be purchased on a schedule determined by the district and will be loaded onto student iPads by the ITD staff at the end of each month.
New Technology Resource Pages

Over the summer, ITD has been working hard to prepare variety of tools to meet the differing needs across curricular areas and levels:

  • iPads
  • Chromebooks
  • Macbook Air Laptops
  • an allocation of devices for supplementing instructional services (BYOD, Rotational Model, project base learning, innovative practices, special areas, magnets)
  • two iPads for use in the music class
  • Kiosk Display
  • Needed upgrades to printers in offices and common areas
  • Network Storage and Back-up systems for staff and student files.
  • Windows computers for Project Lead the Way Labs for all Secondary Schools
  • Project Lead the Way Launch iPad carts for pilot Elementary Schools

As we infuse our schools with new technologies, we would like to share resources for use in the classroom as well. Please visit the following pages on the AAPS Instructional Technology Blog to learn more.

Inspiring Innovative Integration Resource - Handouts and presentations from the Summer Technology Professional Development Opportunities

Accessing data on the Servers - How to connect to the new Storage servers.

iPad Resources

Chromebook Resources

Ladibug Document Camera

Reflector 2 - How to display an iPad on the projector
Reflector 2

When you connection your laptop to your classroom projector, you can display teacher or student iPads on the projector through the Reflector 2 Application. 


Launch Reflector 2 On your Teacher Laptop:
Open Reflector 2 from the Applications folder on your computer. 
You may not see any windows appear, but an icon should appear in the menu bar near your clock.
Set your Preferences
Open Preferences from the Reflector 2 menu. 
General Tab:
  1. Uncheck the checkbox next toUse System Name. 
  2. Enter your Last Name

Connection Tab:


  1. Select Password in the Security menu
  2. Enter a simple password (i.e. 1234, ABC, your room number).

To mirror an iPad to your computer:

1. Be sure your iPad is on the same network as the computer that has Reflector 2 is running on. 
2. On your iPad, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to bring up Control Center.  

3. Tap on the AirPlay menu, and you should see a list of available devices. 

If you don't see the AirPlay icon, click the WiFi Icon three times. 


4. Tap on your computer's name, then swipe the mirroring toggle switch found underneath the name of your computer. You may need to swipe the menu up to see the mirror toggle slide.

5. Your iPad should now be mirroring successfully to your computer. 

Recording

You can record devices mirrored to your computer through Reflector 2. This can allow you to capture directions, content or student work.