Welcome to bootcamp
Although many technologies have claimed to have the power to revolutionize teaching and learning, the portable, powerful, flexible iPad, along with its thousands of apps, may actually fit that description. Certainly it will take you and your class places which no other technology, no matter how well designed, can. The iPad allows teachers and students to read, write, paint, draw, take pictures and videos, record sounds, communicate, collaborate, manipulate data, and access a world of resources. And, no less importantly, when not needed, it can be easily put aside, sliding into a desk like a pencil.
The following pages will give you a solid introduction to the iPad, both how it functions and its potential as a teaching tool. Unlike many devices, however, no extensive manual is needed to use the iPad. Its basic functions are simple and straightforward, which is one reason it has inspired so many apps. If you do encounter problems, however, John, Manny and a whole host of your colleagues are available to help you through them.
Enjoy learning this powerful new tool.
- Stu
Stuart Work
Head of School
St. Matthew's Parish School
IMPORTANT: The iPad Bootcamp is designed to be viewed in sequence. You will see a link at the bottom of each page which will lead you to the next section. Start below when you are ready!
Author's Note: For those visiting from off campus, we hope you find this resource helpful in your own PD program. We'd love to hear from you, please feel free to leave comments, or ask a question here. Read more about the origins of the bootcamp and how it is used in combination with our in-person PD, here in the Author's Note.
The following pages will give you a solid introduction to the iPad, both how it functions and its potential as a teaching tool. Unlike many devices, however, no extensive manual is needed to use the iPad. Its basic functions are simple and straightforward, which is one reason it has inspired so many apps. If you do encounter problems, however, John, Manny and a whole host of your colleagues are available to help you through them.
Enjoy learning this powerful new tool.
- Stu
Stuart Work
Head of School
St. Matthew's Parish School
IMPORTANT: The iPad Bootcamp is designed to be viewed in sequence. You will see a link at the bottom of each page which will lead you to the next section. Start below when you are ready!
Author's Note: For those visiting from off campus, we hope you find this resource helpful in your own PD program. We'd love to hear from you, please feel free to leave comments, or ask a question here. Read more about the origins of the bootcamp and how it is used in combination with our in-person PD, here in the Author's Note.
The Learner's Journal
Whenever you see this icon, you can click on it to view/edit The Learner's Journal. Use the journal to reflect on what you are learning in this bootcamp, to share ideas, make a suggestion, add a resource, or to ask a question.
iPad Bootcamp for Teachers by St. Matthew's Parish School is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
