Tech Tip Tuesday
December 2, 2014
Safe Search Kids
If you have younger students use Google to research a topic you may want to consider using this site. It is a safer alternative than the regular Google site. Give it a try!
Hour of Code
iPad Tips and Tricks
Charge your iPad Faster
If you want to charge the iPad faster you should turn on airplane mode. This will help it charge slightly faster than it will with all radios running. You won’t notice a dramatic change in speed, but if you are pressed for time it will help. You should also make sure you charge it with the adapter that it came with, not just any USB adapter, since Apple provides one that can supply more energy than a typical USB charger.
Jump to the Top of Any App
If you want to quickly go back to the top of a webpage, email, Facebook page or any other app on the iPad, don’t bother scrolling up. Instead just tap where the clock is and the page will automatically jump to the very top of any app.
Make the iPad Easier on Your Eyes
The iPad settings include several options to make the device easier to use if you have bad eyesight or just have trouble reading the screen. You can go to Settings -> General -> Accessibility and then tap on options that will help you, such as
- Larger text
- Bold text
- Button Shapes
- Increased Contrast
- Reduced Motion
- Labels On or Off
Turn these on and see if they make using the iPad easier for you.