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http://jonathanwylie.com/2012/11/09/apple-configurator-and-vpp-resource-links/ I recently attended an Apple workshop on using Apple Configurator and managing a Volume Purchase Program in schools. I am doing both already, but I i picked up a few useful tips.

Apple Configurator and VPP Resource Links | Jonathan Wylie

http://www.teachthought.com/teaching/12-characteristics-of-an-ipad-ready-classroom/

12 Characteristics Of An iPad-Ready Classroom

Implementing iPads isn’t exactly a just-add-water proposition. While they’re wondrous little devices capable of enchanting learners for hours, to get the learning results you’re likely after will take planning, design, and reflection. It can help to start out by asking yourself some important questions , such as “What can the iPad do that is not possible without it?
http://langwitches.org/blog/2011/09/29/first-graders-first-ipad-encounters/ The iPads are finally set up and ready to go into the classrooms! It happened to be our first graders who were the first ones to get their hands on them! A few days ago, I tested and reviewed a great new app: Book Creator .

First iPad Encounters

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Ipadschools - iPad Scavenger Hunt

iPad Scavenger Hunt As a first day exercise, I decided to have my students do a modified scavenger hunt on the ipad to get familiar with their particular ipad and with ipad use in general.
http://www.whiteboardblog.co.uk/2012/04/an-introductory-guide-to-ipads-for-teachers/

An introductory guide to iPads for Teachers

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Initial iPad Setup

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- Five Common iPad App Questions Answered

http://www.ipadineducation.co.uk/iPad_in_Education/Welcome.html Welcome to the ‘iPad in Education’ web site - concerned with using Apple’s iPad for learning and teaching.

iPads in Education

Have you just got a shiny new iPad as a holiday gift, or maybe just bought one for yourself?

iPad Tips: Getting Started with the iPad

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QCSD Resources - iPad Resources

http://qcsd-resources.wikispaces.com/iPad+Resources A Must See: TCEA iPad Apps, sorted by Subject Area and Content Using iPads in Education - Short, Free, Staff Development Course
When making the move towards using mobile devices in the classroom, there are a number of practical considerations to bear in mind.

Preparation for Implementation

8 Great Free Web Resources Focused on Using the iPad in Education

The popularity of the iPad in our schools continues to grow, and with it, the proliferation of related web articles, tips, how-to’s, and so on. This week we searched out some excellent free Internet based web sites and resources dedicated to the use of the iPad in the instructional setting.

iPad Implementation Questionsw

Updated 06/23/2012 A Texas colleague recently shared the following list of questions relevant to iPad implementation...rather than respond to them in a "closed" environment, i thought I'd post them here and invite folks to pitch in and help sharing their approaches.