Hi. I'm Sam Bruzzese.

The iPad is a transformative device that fundamentally changes the way we interact with technology. The hands-on workshop will acquaint school principals with the iPad and its potential as a tool to be used by students, teachers and administrators. The participants will leave the workshop with a package of materials that may be used for self-study or staff development.

June 2014 update: notes and materials will be posted on June 27th, 2014 after the full day presentation at the 2nd Annual LBP Edtech Summer Institute.

November 2013 update: iPad Initiatives is a new workshop I am giving to  LBPSB elementary schools this fall and winter. Each workshop is customized to each school (for example: here’s the materials and links for St. Charles Elementary).

October 2013 update: iPad For Administrators and Teacher Leaders  given at LEARN Tablet summit (October 21, 2013) --> workshop notes, links, and resources.

iPad For Administrators (beginner) -->

Agenda and Resources (February 24th, 2012)

Welcome (10 min.)

• Workshop overview and group setup

Group 1 Activity: iPad Basics & Work Flow (25 min.)

• What's in the box?
• Setting up iPad
  • LBPRIVATE or LBPRIVATE-BG
  • Email Outlook ~ multiple accounts
• Portal ~ Infini ~ GPI 
• Notes ~ Evernote ~
• DropBox ~ iCloud
• News ~ Books ~ Textbooks

Group 2 Activity: Keynote and Presentations (25 min.)

• Keynote app
• Templates
• Images
• Movie files
• Transitions

Whole Group Activity and Wrap-Up (15 min.)

• Admin Walk Through & Google Docs
  • Framework For Teaching
  • The Danielson Group (& ASCD article)
• Handouts and Education Apps (folder)
  • iPad and Admin
  • Keynote Tutorial
• Workshop Evaluation

New Sept. 12, 2012 ---> Apple Education Resources Page.