iPodTouch

iPod/iPad Touch Deployment

 * Resources**


 * Charging and Syncing**
 * Current solution - charge and sync via provided USB cable. Manage from one central machine.
 * We are currently supporting mass sync and changing stations - PARAsync

**Purchasing Apps (As of November 2010)**
 * Use program facilitator login to use vouchers to by apps for the Apple Volume Purchasing Program


 * Purchasing Music**
 * Create iTunes store account
 * Discuss with building administrator and use p-card to purchase iTunes Music Card
 * Use Music Card to purchase apps and music
 * Provide documentation of iTunes Music Card purchase to building administrator
 * Retain all receipts for music and app purchases - print and electronic records


 * Home Check-Out**
 * District wavier/check-out form available - home check-out is a viable option


 * Maintenance and Upkeep**
 * Keep app library current and retain only relevant and useful apps
 * You can leave your device on charge for as long as you want. There is a protective mechanism in all Lithium-Ion batteries that prevents 'overcharge'. i.e. don't worry about those long overnight charges.
 * To reset the iPod touch, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds
 * To maintain battery life:
 * Manage Your Apps - conserve your current battery charge by turning off 3G, WiFi, Edge, SSH and/or Bluetooth when not in use. Other functions such as GPS & Push Email will also cause the battery to drain faster. Turn off the WiFi function 'Ask to Join Networks' as this can leech the battery. Update email manually. Use 'Airplane Mode' in areas of low coverage to prevent continuous scanning draining the battery. Turn off 'Location Services' in Settings when not in use. Hold the home button for 5 seconds to kill any applications running in the background.
 * Equalizer - turn the EQ off if you don't need it.
 * Backlight - Turn the brightness down as low as possible (~10-25% is good) and enable 'Auto Brightness'.
 * iPod touch Troubleshooting


 * Replacement Cycle**
 * None currently planned, will be re-evaluated in Tech Plan 5

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 * iPod Touch Additional Resources**
 * Ideas for uses iPod Touch in the classroom **