Secondary+iSchool+Training+One

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 * Introductions **

**iPrompt**

 * Please stand when your name appears on the screen. Quickly share your school and what you teach when you stand.
 * See how many people you can name in the group after we're done.

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.

Granite iSchool Project Overview

 * ===**[|What is iSchool?]**===
 * ===**[|"Does Technology belong in our schools?"]**===
 * ===**Join iSchool, follow iSchool, learn about other iSchool implementations!**===
 * ===**[|Newsletter]**===
 * ===**[|Facebook Page]**===
 * ===**[|Follow on Twitter] **===
 * ===**Learning to Change: []**===
 * The Granite iSchool Project
 * Equipment
 * iSchool Info Wiki: [|ischoolinfo.wikispaces.com]
 * The Granite iSchool Project
 * Equipment
 * iSchool Info Wiki: [|ischoolinfo.wikispaces.com]

iPad Overview

 * Open your iPad! Place it in the cover.
 * Settings - setup the wireless and email
 * Forms
 * Equipment Loan
 * iTunes account policy. ($25.00)
 * Learn basic functions of the iPad and put the manual in your iBooks - iPad Manual
 * Functions in the new OS: multitasking, rotation and lock feature, mute, folders.
 * Review pre-installed Apps on the iPod Touch (Safari, notes, keyboarding, App Store, iTunes, iPod)
 * E-mail and calendar
 * Bookmark the iSchool Info Wiki page: [|ischoolinfo.wikispaces.com]

** iTunes Overview **

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

** Application Introduction (Cindy) **

 * 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 (Cindy) **

 * 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.
 * Possible jigsaw.

** Closing (Celia) **

 * 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.