It is always a good idea to regularly make sure that you back up the data on your iPad to “the Cloud”. For a number of reasons (updates gone wrong, forgotten passcodes, other unexplained phenomena), you may find that you
Extended Warranty Plans through Securranty
The Mendon-Upton Regional School District is pleased to announce an arrangement that has recently been made with “Securranty”, a company that offers extended warranties on devices like iPads. Plans are available for both School Owned devices, and personally owned devices
Social Media and Posting Online
Each year, we have a representative from the Worcester County District Attorney’s office come and talk to the kids about online issues such as cyberbulling, social media, and other issues. We had this assembly several weeks ago. Our guidance counselors
iPad Update 11-17-14
The tech department finished deploying iPads to the high school students last week. This week, they are beginning to distribute iPads to Miscoe students that have switched plans as a result of the policy change. The tech staff will be
The First 5’s with iPads
Hi all, The First 5s With iPads Great article on getting started with iPads…in plain English! Quick easy read filled with good ideas. Edutopia has many other fantastic resources, so poke around while you are there!Want any help with trying
FREE Webinars, NEW Articles, & iPad Summit Special Offer – EdTechTeacher October Newsletter
Hello! EdTech Teacher October newsletter is below, with tech tips and free webinars. Always full of useful info–sign up to get them delivered right to your inbox! DaleLink to October Newsletter Source: MURSD Tech Weebly
Apple TV training and security
Hello everyone, I understand that there has been a rash of Apple TV issues, where students are accessing the screen without permission. Back in early September I shared a Google Presentation called Apple TV: Getting Started.You will note that slides
Change in District iPad Policy (Effective 8-25-14)
To change your child’s option for the 2014-15 school year, please click below: iPad Adjustment Form Dear Parent/Guardian: As part of the evolution of the 1:1 Learning Initiative, the Mendon-Upton Regional School District is amending our existing iPad policy from
iPad Turn-In Procedures
Next week (6/16-6/20), all school owned iPads — iPads that either stay at school all the time (In-School Use Only) or are being used by students on Free/Reduced Lunch — will be collected from the students’ homerooms. Students that are
Parental Controls: iBooks and the iBooks Store
Parental controls are a wonderful thing. Luckily, Apple makes iOS devices fairly easy to manage in terms of parental controls. There are a number of helpful “Knowledge Base” documents that outline the steps parents can take to put controls in