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= Granite iSchool Initiative Session 1 =

Welcome and Opener

 * Group Application
 * Find the Fib: Divide into teams of 3. You will be given a card that has two facts and one fib written on it. Your team needs to determine which one is the fib. Be prepared to share your three statements along with the fib with the whole group.
 * Video: Louis CK: People in Today's Society Take Things for Granted or Learning to Change

Granite iSchool Project Overview

 * Overview of the history behind the iSchool Initiative
 * The Granite iSchool Project
 * Equipment
 * iSchool Info Wiki

Purpose of Session
The iSchool introductory session will create the foundation for iPod Touch classroom use. The introductory session will focus on understanding the basic iPod Touch functions, the importance of iTunes in the sync process, and will provide opportunity for application exploration.

Session Objectives

 * Understand the history and goals of the Granite iSchool Project.
 * Learn basic functions of the iPod Touch and iTunes program.
 * Explore applications in a number of application categories.

iPod Touch Overview

 * Open your iPod Touch! - Review the contents of your box.
 * Syncing with iTunes - PowerPoint
 * Connect the iPod Touch to the computer.
 * Teacher iPod Touch Naming Standard - 3 digit location code-IPT01-email username
 * Learn basic functions of the iPod Touch using your iPod Touch manual.
 * Complete the inventory worksheet - name, serial number, Mac address
 * Complete the equipment loan form
 * Unplug the iPod Touch
 * Review pre-installed Apps on the iPod Touch

iTunes Overview

 * iTunes A-Z @http://www.apple.com/itunes/features/
 * Navigating the iTunes Interface

Application Introduction

 * Download an app on your iPod Touch
 * Searching on iTunes
 * Downloading using the iPod Touch
 * Create an iTunes account that doesn't require a credit card.
 * Games and Fun
 * Click on the Games & Fun link on the left side of the wiki
 * Download some free game apps to your iPod Touch
 * Snowball Activity -
 * Write your favorite game on a sheet of paper and then crumple it up and throw it
 * Pick up a snowball (not your own) and download the game listed on that paper and play it.

Application Exploration

 * App Categories: eBook Readers, News and Newspapers, Video and Photography, Productivity
 * Fan & Pick -
 * Each person will pick an app category card and then will be grouped by app category to become category experts.
 * Groups will explore (individually or in pairs) the wiki page for their category. You may also search in iTunes.
 * Category groups will share the apps they found and pick 2-3 favorites.
 * Jigsaw to share the 2-3 apps from each category.
 * Additional exploration time in all categories and in iTunes

Closing

 * Requirements before the next training session:
 * Integrate the iPod Touch into your daily life
 * Use your iPod to send an email
 * Upload a CD to iTunes and sync it to your iPod
 * Become an expert on an App and be prepared to share it with the group.
 * Sync your iPod Touch the day before you come to the next training.
 * Two Stars and a Wish