Session+3+-+February+9,+2011

Session 3 - February 9, 2011 - Northwest Middle School Library

**Self Start**
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 * Download [|Calibre].
 * Check out the [|Project Gutenberg]website.
 * Download a free e-pub book to your iBook library, using your iPad.
 * Did you know? []
 * [|ManyBooks.net]

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Quick Tips

 * Closing apps.

App of the Night - [|Splice]

 * 1) Download Splice from the App Store on your iPod.
 * 2) Brief demonstration on how to create a slide show in Splice.
 * 3) Practice making your own!
 * 4) Discuss curriculum connections.

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**Management**
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM I.T.!!! Please make sure that carts are unplugged during the school day, or we will overload the closest wireless access points, considerably slowing the network! It is also recommended that iPod Touches are NOT used simultaneously with netbooks (for the same reason)!
 * How are you going to train students on the basics of the iPod Touch?
 * How are you going to encourage self-directed learning?
 * What procedures will you use for checking out cart & checking out iPods to students?
 * What rules or guidelines should we follow?
 * How are we going to manage the scheduling of the carts? What is the time frame for using the carts? Sign up today!
 * Timeline for requesting apps?
 * Pro/Con of using the iPod Touch Carts?

ePub - Using Calibre
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 * 1) Demonstrate basic functions of the program.
 * 2) Place a book in the Calibre library.
 * 3) Edit metadata.
 * 4) Convert personal material.
 * 5) Import into iTunes.
 * [|CK12.org]
 * [|BrightStorm]

Educational Apps Card

 * 1) Demo [|app recommendations site].
 * 2) Instructions for using the Educational Apps card.
 * 3) Enjoy your purchases!

iPod Carts Deployment

 * Contact me & let me know when you'll be using the iPods!
 * john.kelly@slcschools.org