Tips:
- Did you know that keeping apps "open" can use up battery life? Double click your home button, hold down on any of the apps. You will then notice that they shake and a little "-" sign. Click on the "-" sign to delete the app from memory. This will save on battery as well as processing speed.
- The best tips n tricks I have found for new users - scroll down a bit ... http://appsineducation.blogspot.com/2011/04/50-really-useful-ipad-2-tips-and-tricks.html
- Before you purchase a screen protector, take a look at the ones with a "matte" finish - less fingerprints and not as much glare.
- Reboot it once in a while, particularly after a new update has been downloaded from iTunes.
Resources:
- http://ipadacademy.com/ - iPad Academy will help you master the Apple iPad. Get valuable iPad tips and tutorials. Find easy-to-follow instructions for making the most of the iPad, apps and accessories. Learn how to turn your iPad into a practical and purposeful tool. iPad Academy, helping you get schooled and skilled on the iPad.
- http://ipadeducators.ning.com/ - a great discussion site on ipads and ebooks for schools and colleges. A resource to review prior to new purchases and/or implementation.
- http://www.scoop.it/t/ipadsineducation - Using iPads in education - up-to-date articles about iPads in schools featuring applications, discounts, curriculum integration, deployment and more. A must read for today's digital educators.
- http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPad_User_Guide.pdf - If all else fails, here is the manual - which is actually laid out really well. But I recommend the iPad guides that are free via the iBooks store.
- http://www.apple.com/ipad/guided-tours/ - nice simple video tours of the features pictured in the sidebar.
- http://www.delicious.com/tonyvincent/applist+ipad - a great list of apps that he has collected for education.
- High School Apps and Productivity - scroll down to All Subjects/General/Productivity:
- For administration walk-throughs - use this Google Docs idea with your iPad for classroom/site visitations.
- iPad app ideas for administrators - nice collection for business professionals - free with paid apps.