APPLE TEACHER - IPAD
LEARNING ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS BY EARNING BADGES
Organization is definitely not my strong suit. Before college, I was able to store all important dates and reminders safely on my mental bulletin board. I discovered freshman year, however, that I would need a mental bulletin board, planner, to-do list, and file cabinet to keep up with everything. It didn't take very long to realize my memory was not enough. I soon switched to a physical bulletin board, planner, etcetera.
After joining apple teacher, which is FREE, and reading the Apple Teacher iPad Starter Guide, I realized just how easy it is to stay organized with only one device. Goodbye overwhelming desk clutter!!! REMINDERS can be used to keep track of all important due dates, meetings, interviews, and activities. The app doesn't even need to be opened! Just simply tell Siri something like, "Remind me to call Miss Larson at 2:30 p.m." The date, time, repeat frequency can always be edited by opening the app and tapping the information button (circle with an i in the center). CALENDAR can be used to schedule and keep track of every imaginable event. It's also as easy as asking Siri. For example, hold the home button and say, "Add a Calendar event for the 4-H meeting at 7:00 p.m." Again, date, time, and repeat frequency can be edited by opening the app. Notes, location, and travel time can be added to events. NOTES allows users to create a checklist and checkmarks. One of my favorite things about completing a task is physically checking it off my to-do list. Thanks to this cool tool, that sense of accomplishment is not lost with the iPad! So, how does one take advantage of these organizational tools? By signing up for Apple Teacher of course! Simply click the link at right, enter your Apple ID information, and begin the badge program. The program allows users to read the iPad Starter Guide, which is full of amazing iPad tips and tricks. After reading the guide, correctly answer a few simple questions about various iPad features, and SHAZAM, you will earn your first badge! I am so excited to utilize the features I learned about with the badge program as both a student and teacher. I can't wait to earn more badges and learn more useful information! |