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This page was created to share experiences with the iPad used in the classroom. Much of the information on this page has been gathered from multiple sources and credit is given when possible. If you have other information to add to this page or suggestions, please send them to Scott Wooddell.

Links to Other iPad Related Education Sites

 * Apple iPad Education site
 * ipadschools
 * iPad in the Classroom
 * simpleK12.com - free iPad webinars

iPad App, iBook, or iTunesU course Suggestions
Link to list of submitted App Suggestions

=iPad Teacher Deployment=
 * Basic profile installed on iPads
 * Basic set of Apps installed on iPads
 * iPads distributed to teacher by end of school year.
 * Teacher creates iTunes account (if needed) using personal email account
 * Teachers are encouraged to download and try as many apps as they would like.
 * Teachers use iPads during the summer and complete needs assessment survey in Mid July
 * Staff development is created for August to address the needs of the staff based upon the survey results
 * Teachers use iPads in classroom as a part of management and instruction

Apps Installed on Teacher iPads (just to get you started)

 * Pages - Word Processing (Word)
 * Keynote - Presentation (PowerPoint)
 * Numbers - Spreadsheet (Excel)
 * iBooks - Download and read books
 * iTunes U - Access to online, free courses
 * PowerTeacher - Teacher app for gradebook
 * AccessMyLibrary - Access school library databases
 * Destiny Quest - search library catalog
 * Google Chrome - web browser
 * Adobe Reader - read and annotate pdf files
 * YouTube - videos
 * Adobe Photoshop Express - edit photos
 * CNN App for iPad - news
 * Dictionary.com - dictionary
 * Evernote - note taking app
 * Google Earth - GPS and navigation
 * History - History channel app
 * Khan Academy - Access over 3500 videos covering a multitude of topics
 * TED - videos of TED conference talks
 * WebDAVNav - transfer files to your OwnCloud account

iTunes U Courses

 * Integrating iPads into the Classroom - Union University
 * Flipping the Classroom: The Why and the How - Apple Distinguished Educators

iBooks Titles

 * iPad User Guide for iOS 6 - Apple, Inc.
 * iPad @ Work - Apple, Inc.
 * iPad @ Work, Vol. 2 - Apple, Inc.