Apple Releases iOS 5 Deployment Guide for Education is a post from: iPad Academy

Need to do a quick web search on your iPad? Don’t wait for Safari to start and then enter your search. Use Spotlight Search instead. From your first screen of apps, one tap of the Home button or a simple flick to the right will bring up the Spotlight Search screen. On another app screen? Tap the Home button to return to your first screen of apps, then tap it again to get to Spotlight Search.

Type the phrase you’re searching for and tap Search Web

Safari launches and displays your search results

Or choose Search Wikipedia to perform your search on Wikipedia.

iPad Tip: Perform a Quick Web Search on Your iPad Using Spotlight Search is a post from: iPad Academy

Update the iTunes Program First
First update iTunes on the computer you’ll sync with.
iTunes should prompt you if your version is out of date.

If not, look for Check for Updates inside iTunes.

Install the iTunes update. Restart your computer and then reopen iTunes. Agree to any messages to confirm the installation.


Back Up Your iPad
Connect your iPad to your computer via USB. It will appear under Devices in iTunes in the column on the left. Make sure your iPad is selected (highlighted). Click once on it to select it.

You should sync your iPad with only one computer (one iTunes collection), so use the computer where you originally connected your iPad. If you see this message after connecting your iPad, you are attempting to sync with the wrong computer.

If you’re on the correct computer, you should get a prompt that your iOS is out of date. Don’t download and update yet. Cancel instead. To be safe, we’ll first do a backup of your iPad.

Make sure your iPad is selected under Devices in the left column, then click the Sync button.
iTunes will make a backup during the sync process. Wait for this to finish. To manually initiate the backup, you can control-click on the iPad under Devices and select Back Up from the drop-down menu.

Update the iPad
Click on the Update button on the Summary page.

The iOS download and installation will take some time. Allow at least an hour for the process to complete. When the process is complete, your iPad should have the iOS 5 update and the contents of your iPad should be restored, If not, that’s why we made a backup first. You can Restore your iPad from this backup if needed. Most likely, that won’t be necessary. The update of your iPad will proceed without problems and you’ll be enjoying the features of iOS 5 soon.

How to Update Your iPad to iOS 5 – Cautions and Directions is a post from: iPad Academy

MacWorld How to share a family iPad

ZDNet YouTube launches education-only option for teachers worldwide

Lifehacker The Best Digital Digests apps on iPad and iPhone

9 to 5 Mac Apple clarifies iTunes Match with new setup guide, walkthrough video

Macworld Buying guide: iPad styluses Review

Macworld 2011 App Gems Awards

iPad Reading Roundup – Sharing; YouTube; Feed Readers; Buying Guides; App Gems is a post from: iPad Academy

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 One
Sample Video Two
Sample Video Three

Screenshots from inside the Master Class

Screenshot One

Screenshot Two

Master Class – See Free iPad Sample Lessons, Get More Info, How to Register is a post from: iPad Academy

During my introductory iPad workshops, I cover fast app switching and multitasking on the iPad. I’m often asked and always address whether you need to stop all those apps you find on the multitasking bar. My answer is you don’t need to end these recently used apps. However, my explanation of why can’t compare to the explanation Fraser gives us in a recent post on his blog. If you want to truly understand multitasking on iOS devices, read his detailed description. He also offers a video of his research into this topic.

Multitasking – Do You Need to Quit Apps on Your iPad? Sound Advice from a Pro. is a post from: iPad Academy

 
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 videos, cost and how to register. Registration will be open for seven days. Registration will close at noon on Sunday, Jan. 15. The first four video lessons will appear in Master Class Module One when registration closes and class officially begins.

You can register for the Master Class on any one of the three sample video pages. Look for:

Click Here for Master Class Details

iPad Academy Master Class – Learn More & Register Beginning Today is a post from: iPad Academy

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 begins. Thanks for your interest and your patience! I hope to see many of you in class.

Master Class Registration Opens Tomorrow at Noon – Details Then! is a post from: iPad Academy

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 easy-to-follow video lessons, delivered in 5 weekly modules. You’ll have access to the videos for three full months. So no need to worry if you can’t start the course right away or you need to skip class for a while. Your video lessons will be waiting for you when you log back in and you can watch any video as many times as you want.

There is a fee for the class, less than you’d pay for a good iPad cover or a modest dinner for two. I’ve kept the cost low because you deserve a good value and should be rewarded for participating in this first offering of the class. I’ll continue to offer free content here on the iPad Academy blog, but only those who register will have access to the premium content of the Master Class.

Registration for the Master Class will open this Sunday, January 8. Beginning this Sunday, you’ll find more info here on the blog, including directions for how to sign up and access to free sample videos. Meanwhile, stay tuned here for more. The Master Class officially begins Sunday, January 15.

iPad Academy Master Class – More Information About the Course is a post from: iPad Academy

Manuals
Here you’ll find user manuals, product information guides and guides to the iOS.

iPad Support
Here you’ll find comprehensive articles on getting started and using your iPad and included apps.

Apple Offers Free Manuals and Guides for Using Your iPad is a post from: iPad Academy