Peter Kupfer shares his experiences using an iPad for teaching. He discusses challenges with file management and streamlining productivity. He recommends using Dropbox and GoodReader apps to create a folder structure for files and sync folders with Dropbox. This allows getting files onto the iPad, editing them using various apps, and saving changes back to Dropbox. Kupfer also provides tips for using Google Calendar, Contacts, Notability, Neu.Notes, and several classroom management apps to synchronize tasks, schedules, notes, and gradebooks across devices. He emphasizes using cloud storage and being patient in finding the best apps.

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