Apple Releases iOS 5 Deployment Guide for Education

10 February 2012

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Apple just released a 38 page guide to help school personnel deploy and support iOS devices including iPads. The guide addresses Preparing for Deployment, Wi-Fi Network Design, Configuration and Management, Purchasing Content and Deployment Strategies. You can find the PDF document here.

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Master Class – See Free iPad Sample Lessons, Get More Info, How to Register

10 January 2012

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Registration is closed. Current Master Class is full. Next Master Class opens in March. Watch the iPad Academy blog for announcements. Sign up for the free iPad newsletter (upper right) and get advance notice of the next class. Link to More Information Master Class Details Register On Any of the Sample Video Pages Sample Video [...]

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iPad Academy Master Class – Learn More & Register Beginning Today

8 January 2012

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Registration is closed. Current Master Class is full.   Next Master Class opens in March. Watch the iPad Academy blog for announcements. Sign up for the free iPad newsletter (upper right) and get advance notice of the next class.   Beginning today, you can get details about the Master Class, including access to free sample [...]

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Master Class Registration Opens Tomorrow at Noon – Details Then!

7 January 2012

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I’ve had numerous questions and contacts about the Master Class. Great to see so much interest! At noon tomorrow, I’ll post the link to more information, including the cost, the free sample videos and how to register. Registration will be open for seven days. Registration will close at noon on Sunday, Jan. 15, when class [...]

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iPad Academy Master Class – More Information About the Course

5 January 2012

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iPad Academy Master Class is based on the same hands-on lessons I teach in my most popular beginner’s workshop. The Master Class video series will introduce you to the iPad, including settings, navigation skills and app fundamentals. You’ll learn simple shortcuts and time-saving tips to make your iPad more functional and more fun. You’ll get [...]

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New Online iPad Video Training Course! Registration Opens Jan. 8

4 January 2012

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As many of you know, I’ve been working for several months to design and create an online class to help those getting started with the iPad. Time to deliver. This Sunday, January 8, I’ll be opening registration for the iPad Academy Master Class. More tomorrow.

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The Number One Question I’m Getting About the iPad Academy Master Class

3 November 2011

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As I work to complete the Master Class, I’ve been asking a few friends, family members and colleagues to give me feedback on the course. The number one question/concern I hear is not about cost (nearly all agree the class is a good value). It seems I wasn’t clear enough about the audience for Master [...]

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iPad Academy Founder Interviewed by LearnBoost (Yes, that’s me!)

27 October 2011

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A few weeks ago, the good folks over at the LearnBoost blog invited me to talk about the iPad in education and iPad Academy. With such a flattering introduction (see the screenshot above), I may just ask Meredith to do all my PR. Interview questions addressed my thoughts on education, most used apps, and the [...]

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Coming Soon! A New Way to Learn to Use Your iPad – iPad Academy Master Class

21 October 2011

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As readers of my newsletter know, for several months I’ve been designing and developing an online class to help iPad owners with their Apple tablets. (Not getting my free newsletter? Sign up now in the sidebar on the right). Like everything else on iPad Academy, I wanted to do this myself, from coding to content. [...]

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A Few Thoughts on the Passing of Steve Jobs

6 October 2011

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First, my condolences to family, friends and close colleagues. Though millions will mourn and note the passing of Steve Jobs, this will be an especially difficult time for those who had the privilege of knowing him well. Steve Jobs 2005 commencement address at Stanford is the favorite talk in my iTunes collection. I’ve listened several [...]

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