Whether you’re new to using an iPad or not, there is always more to learn to get the most out of your device. The resources on this page are designed to build your comfort and confidence in using your iPad for teaching and learning.
Apple Education Community Forum: https://education.apple.com/forum
Connect with other educators around the globe to explore engaging uses of technology in the K-12 and higher education classroom. The Apple Education Community Forum is a valuable place to find free resources, lesson ideas, and ready-made templates for standards-aligned classroom activities, all made by educators for educators.
Looking to get the most out of your iPad? The Apple College Essentials YouTube Playlist includes over twenty short how-to videos to help you use your device more effectively.
If you’re looking for additional in-person support, the College of Education TLC has a number of instructional items that are available for College of Education students to check out. You can view the list of items here: http://gg.gg/TLCCheckout.
The TLC is also offering student professional learning sessions throughout the year. Mark your calendar for these hands-on sessions that will help you use your iPad more creatively and efficiently.
Technology Learning Center – Student Professional Learning Sessions
3rd Monday of each month – AY 24-25
8:00-8:30 am
Meeting Space – Technology Learning Center
| Meeting Dates | Topics for Tech Tips |
| September 16, 2024 | Storyboard Your Daily Routine (iPad Keynote) |
| October 21, 2024 | Record Interviews Using Different Voices (GarageBand) |
| November 18, 2024 | Put Things in Order (Sequencing using Clips) |
| January 13, 2025 | Digitize Handouts using Notes/Customize Control Center |
| February 17, 2025 | Exploring Accessibility Options on the iPad |
| March 17, 2025 | Making a Tourist Map (Maps and Photos) |
| April 21, 2025 | Show Your True Colors (Photos and Keynote) |
Session Format: “Tech Tip” (15 minutes)
Explore and Practice (10 minutes)
Whole group share-out (5 minutes)
Interested in becoming an Apple Teacher? Visit the Apple Education 
Community Learning Center to complete this self-paced professional learning and earn this recognition. https://education.apple.com/learning-center
iPad Apps
The following free apps are available on your iPad:
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GarageBand turns your iPad into a versatile multitrack audio recording studio. Using GarageBand, you can compose and produce original music, record spoken word and music projects, create enhanced podcasts, and score movies edited with iMovie. |
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With iMovie, it’s never been easier to create memorable, cinema-quality videos and let your imagination run wild. Design your masterpiece from scratch or get help shaping your story with the new Magic Movie and Storyboards on iPhone and iPad.
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Use the Clips app to turn learning experiences and favorite moments into fun videos you can share with others. Express yourself with Memoji, animated titles, stickers, and posters. You can use Clips to create polished, shareable videos in just minutes.
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Keynote makes it easy to create stunning and memorable presentations with its powerful tools and dazzling effects.
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Numbers is the most innovative spreadsheet app ever designed for a mobile device. Get started with one of over 30 Apple-designed templates to collect, organize, and visualize data.
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Use Pages to create any kind of document you want, from a simple word-processing document that’s mainly text, to digital books, to a page layout document with graphics, interesting font treatments, and more.
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Freeform is a collaborative digital whiteboard that brings people together into a shared space for creativity, whether you’re at your desk or on the go. Easily invite others via email, link, or Messages. Brainstorm together with up to 100 collaborators in the same board.
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