1. iPad for
Teachers
Peter Kupfer
Lake Zurich High School
Peter.kupfer@lz95.org
http://bit.ly/Yerl3m

2. Challenges
• File Management
• Stream Lining My Productivity

3. File Management
• Getting files on to iPad
• Editing Files
o Text/Spreadsheets/Presentations
o PDFs
• Getting Files off of iPad
o Media
o Documents

4. iOS File Structure
• Each app has its own file structure
o Avoid Duplicates
o Avoid Multiple Versions
• iTunes doesn’t sync files just copies

6. Dropbox/GoodReader
Dropbox
• Used the cloud as a
repository
• Dropbox
o Syncs files on computer to
cloud
o Many iPad apps will link with
Dropbox
• When app shopping
check for support
• Free up to 2 GB
GoodReader
• Create a folder
structure for your files
• Open files into other
apps
• Sync folders with
Dropbox
• Annotate PDF files
• $4.99

7. Getting Files on to iPad
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Create a folder on desktop
Create a file in the folder
Watch it sync
Open GoodReader
Sync with Dropbox folder in GoodReader
Open file on iPad
Say “Ohh…”

10. Editing on iPad & Back to
Computer
• Open File in GoodReader
• Use the Open In… option to open in the proper
editing app
• Make your changes
• Save back to DropBox
• Delete copy in app
• Open file on computer
• Be Amazed

13. Tasks
• Keep tasks synchronized between various devices
o Remember the Milk – Pay to Synchronize
o Toodledo – Freemium
• Dozens of Apps across all device

15. Toodledo
• Can sync with iPad
• Can sync with Outlook
o Install Software on Computer to Sync
o Free software is no longer supported, but still works
o Can currently find it at http://toodledo-sync.software.informer.com/1.0/
• Can sync with Droid
• Free

17. Calendar
• Exchange Server
• Google Calendar
• iTunes

18. Google Calendar
• Google Calendar
o Cloud Based
o Multiple Calendars
o Share Calendars
• Google Calendar iPad Integration
o Need to setup Google as an Exchange Server in addition to a Gmail
account
o Can Integrate with iPad calendar
o Need to go m.google.com on iPad and select which calendars will sync
• Google Outlook Integration
o Can Only Sync Main/Primary Calendar

22. Contacts
• Google Contacts
o Will sync with Droid Also
• Exchange Server
• Sync Outlook contacts with iTunes

23. Notability
• Allows writing, typing, and drawing all in the same
document.
• Syncs audio recordings with notes
• Export
o Several Options

24. Neu.Notes
• Nice app for drawing and typing notes or solving
problems.
• Very versatile
• iCloud

25. AppShopper
• Monitors changes in the App Store
o Notifies you when an App Drops in Price
o Has nice filters for finding apps

31. Classroom Management
• Teacher Kit - Free
o Nice Seating Chart
• You can add pictures and re-arrange
• Take Attendance
o E-Mail Parents or Students
o Use as a Gradebook
o Track Student Information
o Can import student information

36. Classroom Management
• iDoceo2
o Seating Chart
• Can Arrange and Add Picture
• Can Take Attendance but not Easy and only options are present or
absent
o Powerful Gradebook
• A little clunky
o Good Website for Help
o Powerful E-Mail Features
• Students or Parents
• E-mail results of one assignment to a whole class
• Add annotations to any assignment grade

41. Classroom Management
• iGrade for Teachers
o Probably nice for elementary

42. Classroom Management
• Stick Pick
o Not Universal & No Import
o Keeps Track of Student Results and Can e-mail individual reports
• Teachers Pick
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Allows Student Import
Can ignore absent students
No results tracking or e-mail
Can Make Random Groups

48. Splashtop
• See your desktop on your iPad
o Also works on Droid
• Use computer while wondering the building or
anywhere if you have internet access

49. iThoghts HD
• Mind Mapping Software
o Will export to computer programs of PDF

50. Hard Drive
• My Book Live
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External Hard Drive for home network
Allows you to access files via cloud on your computer or iPad
Auto back up of computer
Can e-mail yourself files from the drive while out

51. Documents
• Office2 HD
o Word, Excel, PowerPoint
o Cheaper
• Quickoffice
o Word, Excel, PowerPoint
o Slightly More Stable IMO
• CloudOn
o Cloud Based
o Looks like MS Office
o Connects to DropBox

52. Doink

53. Ouline+

54. Coaches Eye

55. Video Recorder

56. Veency

57. Common Threads
• Cloud Storage Support
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iCloud
ToodleDo
DropBox
Google Drive
• Be Patient
o Use Appshopper
o Read WebSite Reviews
o Try Free Apps First

59. iPad for
Teachers
Peter Kupfer
Lake Zurich High School
Peter.kupfer@lz95.org
http://bit.ly/Yerl3m