Intro to iOS devices, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Class Description:
The class provides a comprehensive introduction to using Apple's iOS (formerly called iPhone Operating System), and will focus primarily upon the iPad though some time will be given to the iPhone and iPod Touch.

This course is designed for the novice to learn iOS basics. This course will look at the relationship between hardware and software on the iOS platform, describe and differentiate among secondary storage devices (cloud, Airstash, etc), input/output devices, and the basic functions used in the iOS environment. There will be an introduction to iOS, word processing, digital imaging, spreadsheets, presentation applications, communication (VoIP) and web use. The focus will be on developing general iOS "literacy" and skills to meet the students personal, academic or career pursuits. This course prepares students for beginning and intermediate uses of the iPad.

Prerequisites:
There are no skill perquisites for taking this course. You must have an iPad, or iPhone, iPod Touch.

Class Objectives:
For students to demonstrate proficiency in the understanding and use of basic Apple iOS hardware, iOS, common applications important in today’s technological environment and understand the ethical and legal considerations of mobile technology use, the following objectives are designed to meet the goal of turning those with limited skills into competent iOS users:

1. Describe and differentiate among iPad hardware; touch screen, home button, power button, USB & HDMI connectors, etc.
2. Be able to perform basic iOS operations (e.g., log on, shut down, start apps, move apps, create, move, delete folders, etc.).
3. Be able to synchronize with iTunes tethered or untethered (add/delete apps, music, images, podcasts, set up calendar, etc).
4. Be able to set up and perform simple email functions (create, send, receive, add attachments, quit).
5. Be able to perform simple basic word processing functions (create, save, format and edit, print, quit).
6. Be able to perform basic, digital image manipulation, spreadsheet, and presentation functions (create, save, format, edit, print, quit).
7. Be able to perform simple Safari browser functions (follow links, go to a URL, save a URL, search, change startup page, copy web material, use menu options, etc).
8. Be aware of and understand the legal, ethical and safety considerations of mobile technology use.

CLASS OUTCOMES: Students will begin meeting mobile technology competency to prepare them for life-long mobile learning, of personal, educational, and occupational interests.

TEXT/RESOURCES/LINKS
(1) Text: iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch documentation will be provided in class or online at a designated site. You will copy this documentation to your iOS device. iBooks may be required for viewing and downloading some of the documentation.

The training materials are for the students' use both during the course and as a reference guide after the course has been completed.

(2) Required Supplies: Paper and pencil may be needed for note taking, an e-mail account is required to send e-mail to the instructors, a reliable wifi connection (need not be at ones home, can be at McDonalds, Starbucks, etc) is needed to for homework.

(3) LINKS We will maintain a web page of useful links for MiP students. Check periodically as we add sources to.

CLASS RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Prerequisites: A general interest and motivation to learn about iPads, iPhones or iPod Touches is expected of all students. Depending upon experience, very beginning iPad users may spend much more time initially to build basic skills and knowledge, but plan on a couple hours a week using your iOS device. Familiarity with typing is useful but secretarial level typing skills are not necessary.

Study Styles: Class members are expected to "work" together. Having someone there to help and collectively share the problem solving (hacking) when you are just becoming acquainted with the iPad is very useful and reassuring. The first day of class we will set up groups to aid in developing cooperative learning, hopefully this will extend beyond the class as we lean to work through "cloud" computing.

Learning Process: Students are expected to meet the objectives for this class. If help is needed in meeting class objectives, please contact fellow class members first (helping teaching others is the best way to learn). If you are still unclear about something you can check with John Painter via e-mail at: johnlpainter@me.com.

Accommodations: Please notify Lewiston Adult Education if you have special needs.

Class Structure: Each class will start with an introduction to the class topic, and practice with discussions. There will be some homework assigned. Class will provide primary structure for the course with the documentation providing supporting information. Each class member is responsible for obtaining missed materials, notes, information etc., from other class members.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend class, be on time, and not disrupt class by arriving late or leaving before class is over. Absences, tardiness, or leaving early beyond two classes will impact your ability to keep up with the class.

Portfolio: Each student will keep a digital portfolio on their iOS device exhibiting their work in this class. The portfolio also serves as a final project, helping demonstrate mastery of concepts learned in the class. I hope to be able to add student work (with permission), screen shots, images, videos, music creations, etc to a web page for future classes.