Foundations
iOS for Education
Agenda
iOS Basics
• Device orientation and navigation
• Organisation tips and tools
• Advanced multitasking gestures
• Personalisation settings
• Accessibility features for learning
• Find, evaluate and add apps
• Enhance learning resources
with iTunes U, Safari and iBooks
• iCloud features for education
• Built-in productivity apps: Notes,
Calendar, Contacts and more
• Collaboration and communication apps: Mail, Messages, AirDrop and more
Audience
This workshop is for educators who are new to iOS and who want to know how to use the built-in features of iPad or iPod touch for learning and teaching.
Description
Participants build navigation and productivity skills and explore key settings, features
and learning resources.
Learning outcomes for this workshop include:
• Explore basic navigation, organisation and settings of your iOS device
• Learn to use your device as a tool for learning and teaching
• Discover how to increase productivity and collaboration with built-in apps and iCloud
Site resource/technical requirements:
• Wireless Internet access
• Speakers
• Projector and screen
• iOS devices with default settings
• For optimal learning, provide participants with:
- the same model of the same device
- devices assigned for the year
Individual participant requirements:
• An activated iOS device (second-generation iPad or newer, or fourth-generation
iPod touch or newer), with the latest version of iOS
• A personal Apple ID
• Headphones with mic (optional)
• The latest version of iBooks and iTunes U, downloaded from the App Store