Technology @ High Point, vol. 22
Tech for teaching and learning in our new space
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This Week's Tech Feature:
iPad Wifi Network
Who is it for?
Setup Instructions
To connect to Wifi:
- Open the Settings app (gray icon with a gear on it).
- Tap on "Wi-Fi" in the left column.
- Tap on the desired Wi-Fi network in the list of those available.
- Enter the password for the network and tap on "Join".
Once you have joined a network, you will notice that it appears in your list of Wi-Fi networks with a blue checkmark next to it. You can tap on the network again to change the settings for that network including turning on "Auto-Join" which will allow the iPad to always connect to that network. Do not "Auto-Join" for networks outside of High Point as they may not be secure.
Maintenance
Any damaged iPads should immediately be reported to Technology for repair as they are not safe for student or staff use.
Be sure to charge iPads each night so they are ready to be used in class the next day.
Technology will push out updates to apps and the iPadOS when they have been found to be stable updates that will work well in your classroom. If you feel like you need updates sooner, please contact Technology.
Ideas for Using This Tech in the Classroom
Website Shortcuts
Shortcuts to frequently used websites can be placed on the Home Screen of the classroom iPads. When they open they will be in full-screen and look more like an app. This is handy for the Tar Heel sites (Reader, Shared Reader and Gameplay) and for Google forms that can be quickly accessed to log IEP data for each student. To create these shortcuts, visit the website in the Safari app and tap on the "share" icon in the top bar (a square with an arrow pointing up). Tap the "Add to Home Screen" option. It will allow the name and URL to be modified before adding it to the home screen for quick access when connected to Wifi.
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Jamie Mayo
Email: jmayo@washtenawisd.org
Website: www.washtenawisd.org
Location: 1819 South Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-8100
Twitter: @JamieLynnMayo