November+7th

=Monday Class Session 1 -= =

Welcome and Opener

 * Self Start -iPrompt App: Welcome and instructions for self start
 * iPrompt
 * Please stand when your name appears on the screen. Quickly share your school and grade level when you stand.

Granite iSchool Project Overview

 * Overview of the history behind the iSchool Initiative
 * The Granite iSchool Project
 * iSchool Info Wiki: ischoolinfo.wikispaces.com

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 iPad / 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 iPad / iPod Touch and iTunes program.
 * Explore personal applications in a number of categories.

iPad Overview

 * Settings - setup the wireless, email, and keyboard
 * Learn basic functions of the iPad
 * Equipment Loan Form/Serial Numbers
 * Functions in the new OS: multitasking (Gestures), rotation and lock feature, mute, folders
 * http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/12-lesser-known-ios-5-features-that-you-might-not-have-noticed/
 * http://newyork.ibtimes.com/articles/232452/20111017/ios-5-top-features-iphone-icloud-camera-notification.htm
 * Review pre-installed Apps on the iPod Touch (Safari, Notes, App Store, iTunes, iPod (music) )

** iTunes Overview **

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

** Application Introduction **

 * Download an app on your iPad
 * Searching on iTunes
 * Downloading using the iPad
 * Games and Fun
 * Click on the Games & Fun link on the left side of the wiki
 * Download some free game apps to your iPad
 * 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: Music, Video and Photography, Health and Fitness, Cooking, Shopping, etc.
 * Exploration time
 * In groups of 4, share a favorite/interesting App that you found tonight

** Closing **

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