You might have to wade through some not so well done offerings, but chances are someone's made a video explaining what you want to know!
Although the best method of deploying iPads is 1 to 1 (it was designed to be a personal device, unlike computers which are more easily shared between users with separate logins and passwords) that is often financially not feasible. Sam Glicksman, author of the book "iPad in Education for Dummies" shares some great tips to remember should you be in that sharing situation:
Tony Vincent has created a great graphic that shows you 6 different options. NOTE: multi-license discounts are available.
website is amazing with lots and lots of great info and how-to's. Tony Vincent's list of iPad/iPod Classroom Dos and Don'ts
on a variety of tips and tricks for iOS devices are excellent--short and very informative.
Shared by Jeff Thomas, an educator for 30 years, most recently as a Director of Technology at a private middle school. He is currently consulting on edtech integration in the classroom.
from DetroitBORG (YouTube video)
offers great iPad news and also has a newsletter you can sign up to receive their "essential iPad tips." A couple of times a week, you'll get a short email highlighting one great tip or trick that will help you learn more about your device. Even though I consider myself a "pro" user, I've learned a few new things. If you don't find the emails useful, you can always unsubscribe.
YouTube video from IGM (Insanely Great Mac)
In order to take a screen capture of the iPhone, iPad or iPod, press and hold the Home button that is located at the bottom center of the iPhone and is more often used to return to the default screen of your iPhone. While your hold the home button, also press the Sleep / Wake key on top of iPhone and a screen shot of the existing screen will get saved to your iPhone or iPod photos folder. The iPod / iPhone screen will flash momentarily to indicate that a screen shot has been captured.
This book is available for download on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks and on your computer with iTunes. Books must be read on an iOS device.
In this interactive resource, readers will cycle through 9 stations focusing on each level of Bloom's Taxonomy (from remembering to creating). Each station will include an apptivity with a specific app, example products, and additional resources to support iPad integration in the iClassroom.
Steve Dembo's tips on using an iPad to present
If you've connected your iPad to your computer and it's not charging, it could be one of these problems. To troubleshoot:
CNet.com shares how to make a stylus for your device, practically for free!
(the iPodTouch4 one now has a camera-still and video) This presentation, by my favorite handheld guru, Tony Vincent, was given for the Jan. 2011 Learning Without Frontiers (LWF) Handheld Learning Conference in London, England.
A good, basic guide to how to use the basic iPad/iPod settings from the MakeUseOf website, by Bakari Chavanu, who is a freelance writer, photographer and long time Mac user.
Note: You must be in the "apps" section of the store to make this work!
Related Tip:
How to "buy" free apps that aren't in your country's iTunes Store.
Digital Storytelling can transform your students' writing into a visual masterpiece that is filled with voice and emotion, while enhancing critical thinking skills. The iPad takes digital storytelling to a new level by making the process easier, and even more engaging for students of all grade levels as well as for their teachers. This site will help guide you in what you need for success in the iPad Digital Storytelling classroom. (Thanks to Keith Schroeder, HSSD, for this info)
The mod was created by Crabfu who has used a BodyGlove iPhone case to attach to the microscope to make it then easy to attach ans remove from your iPhone when required. (clear cases are available from Amazon for under $2.) In fact, the total cost of creating this amazing little microscope/adaptor is under $15, including shipping.)
The video producer mentions an app called "Digital Zoom" (free) for helping get the best shots with the microscope, but after reading reviews of this app, you may want to check out "Gorrillacam" (also free) instead. (allows for digital zoom and much, much more!) The "blucam" app mentioned that allows you to connect your iPod4 or iPhone camera to an iPad is $1.99.
Its a great little mod for quick magnification out and about without having to carry too much extra equipment.