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Parent iPad Handbook Recommendations for fostering successful iPad implementation at home and in the classroom

Table of Contents IPAD OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 1

SET PARENTAL RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................................... 2 IPAD APP RESTRICTION RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................... 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 7 STUDENT IPAD USAGE TIPS ...................................................................................................... 9

Parent iPad Handbook Recommendations for fostering successful iPad implementation at home and in the classroom

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S e t P a ren ta l R e str iction s You can enable and adjust Restrictions on the device to inhibit access to specific features or content on the device

Step 1: Select “Settings” from the home screen

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Step 2: Select “General” of the left hand side and scroll down and select “Restrictions”

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Step 3: Select “Enable Restrictions” and set a passcode. This passcode will be used to change your settings on and off.

If you lose or forget your passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it.

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Step 4: Once you set your passcode, you can set the restrictions for the following apps and features:

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 Safari  Camera  FaceTime  iTunes Store  iBooks store  Installing apps  Deleting apps  Airdrop  Carplay You can prevent access to specific content types  Ratings  Music and podcasts  Movies  TV shows  Books  Apps  Siri  Websites You can prevent changes to privacy settings

Step 5: Disable restrictions. You can disable restrictions at any time by reentering your passcode

Note: Once you restrict an app,the student will no longer see it on their iPad

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Notes:

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i Pa d A p p R estri cti on R e commend ation s CBHS recommends setting app restrictions on the following:

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App

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Description

CBHS Recommendation

Internet browser

Do not turn on restrictions for this app. You can adjust the content allowed under “websites�

Camera and video camera

Do not turn on restrictions for this app

App for video chatting

Use your own discretion for this restriction

The app to download music, videos, TV shows and audiobooks.

Turn on restriction after the first week of school, so student will need your permission to download moving forward

The app to download books and magazines

Turn on restriction after the first week of school, so student will need your permission to download moving forward

The ability to end student from downloading apps

Turn on this restriction after you have downloaded all necessary educational apps

The ability to stop student from deleting apps

Turn on this restriction after you have downloaded all necessary educational apps

The ability to purchase add-ons and enhancements within an app

Turn on this restriction to enable students from buying unauthorized items

An app that allows the student to share photos, videos, websites locations and more wirelessly

Turn on this restriction at your own discretion.

CBHS recommends turning off iMessge Step 1: Go to “Messages” under settings

Step 2: Turn off “iMessage”

Step3: Go to “Restrictions” and select “Accounts” - Select “Don’t allow changes”

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Student will not be allowed to make any change until you put in your passcode

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T r oub leshooti ng First, make sure your iPad is backed up to iCloud If you back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you’ll have a copy of your information to use if your device is ever replaced, lost, or damaged. Backups let you transfer data from your last device to your new one.

Make a backup using iCloud 1. In iOs 8 or later, select Settings> iCloud>Backup 2. Make sure iCloud Backup is on: 3. Tap Backup Now.

4. Make sure the backup is finished by selecting Settings > iCloud > Storage >Manage Storage and then select your device. The backup you just made should appear in the details with the time and backup size.

Back up automatically in iCloud After you've turned on iCloud Backup, iCloud can automatically back up your device each day. iCloud makes these daily automatic backups only if: - Your device is connected to a power source.

- Your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

- Your device's screen is locked.

Make backup using iTunes 1. Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer.

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2. Save content that you downloaded from the iTunes Store or App Store by clicking File > Devices > Transfer Purchases. If you're using Windows and you don't see a File menu, press the Alt key.

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3. Wait for iTunes to finish transferring your purchases. Then, click File > Devices > Back up. If you're using Windows and you don't see a File menu, press the Alt key.

4. After the process ends, you can see if your backup finished successfully by clicking iTunes Preferences > Devices. You should see the name of your device with the date and time that iTunes created the backup.

You’re iPad is frozen 1. Hold both the Home button and Sleep/Wake button for five seconds, or until the screen becomes black.

Then, let go.

2. Once the screen is black, hold just the Sleep/Wake button for a second to turn it back on.

Apps Keep Crashing

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1. Double click the Home button. This will display a list of apps which you have recently used.

2. Slide the app up and off the screen 3. Click the Home button again, find the app and relaunch it.

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S t u d ent i Pad U sag e T i p s 1. Make sure your student has an Apple id and is using iCloud for backup 2. Limit the time your student is on the iPad 3. Help your child develop a routine 4. Look at the apps and programs on your student’s iPad 5. Set expectations for your students

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6. Put the iPad in a common place at night, not in the bedroom

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