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Apple, iPad and content creation in the classroom

Your guide to engaging iCt

An introduction to iPad | Video in the classroom | Content creation without the ICT headache

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What’s inside?Page 2-3 introducing our education team See who you’ll be working with, and what they have to offer

Page 4-5 our guide to video production How to get great results from simple camera setups and green screen

Page 6-7 Content creation without the iCt headache Software that makes it easy to get creative

Page 8-9 Make music more mobile Why iPad is a great introduction to learning instruments

Page 10-11 an introduction to iPad ...and how to try 40 of them before you buy with the e7 Project!

Page 12-13 introducing apple for education Why Macs are great, reliable computers for the classroom

Page 14-15 Make your it future-proof Our tech team’s guide to preparing your infrastructure for mobile devices

Welcome to the latest edition of your primary school guide to achieving learning outcomes with creative IT. It’s been a bumper few months of deploying iPad and other creative technologies in schools around the UK since last time around, and we’ve just got back from the BETT 2013 show, where we picked up some great ideas too (visit Jigsaw24.com/bett2013 for more!). So have a read on for some inspirational tips on implementing iPad, creating content and updating your infrastructure, and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions!

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We’ve recently had a bit of a spruce of our website, and it’s now much easier to get your fix of education news, articles, reviews, customer stories and videos, with dedicated resources for primary schools and beyond. Check out below for a taste of what’s on offer from our website and blogs…

education app of the week: Collins Big Cat With the rise of digital books and mobile devices like iPad, learning to read is becoming a much more inclusive and interactive experience. Take, for example, our app of the week – the Collins Big Cat series – a teaching tool for primary learners that develops reading and writing skills, while also letting pupils get creative by coming up with their own stories. www.Jigsaw24.com/collinsbigcat

iPad training at netherfield Primary School Netherfield Primary School, Nottingham, recently signed up to our e7 free iPad scheme and we went in today to hand over their

Frankie andrews, Education Business Manager and e7 mastermind

dale Miller, Business Development Manager, head of the e7 Project team and former teacher

Fraser Hynes, Education Account Manager and budding carpenter

Paul Ford, Regional Education Consultant (North West), former teacher and Apple Distinguished Educator

rob Williams, Regional Education Consultant (North East), Creative ICT expert and star of our iPad ‘how-to’s

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alex Judd, Regional Education Consultant (South and London), audio expert and resident drum ‘n’ bass DJ

andy Cain, Regional Education Consultant (South West) and the man behind your Mac/PC integration solutions

tristan Beamish, Regional Education Consultant (East Anglia), Apple infrastructure expert and self-proclaimed chief hardware geek

Chris Lines, Regional Education Consultant (Midlands), project management boffin and Kilimanjaro climber!

Meet the team (and find out where they are based)…

40 trial devices and make sure staff were comfortable using them before teaching. Netherfield had actually already purchased 24 brand new Apple iPad devices with Retina displays, and had given them out to staff over Christmas to get acquainted with, so it turned out they already knew much more than we were expecting! www.Jigsaw24.com/netherfield

How to start an iPad band at Leamore Primary As an Apple Regional Training Centre, Leamore Primary School in Walsall are always trying new ways to get the most from their technology. Recently, they decided on a project to create a band using their iPad deployment that would involve the whole of Year 5 and get them really engaged with digital music alongside traditional instruments. Here, deputy head teacher Michelle Hill explains what they were aiming to do, and how they went about it… www.Jigsaw24.com/leamore

There has been a lot of support from [Jigsaw24] as we have planned our project, and I’m sure that support will continue through the coming term and beyond. It’s certainly made for an exciting start to the year! alistair Fitchett, Assistant Head Teacher, Tiverton High School

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Our guide to video in the ClassroomEsther Kirk on how to get great results from simple camera setups and green screen

If you’re looking for innovative ways to sneak ICT into different aspects of the curriculum, using video is probably your best bet. Not only can you engage pupils with more interesting lesson plans, but it’s also a brilliant way to promote teamwork and confidence at the same time.

Once you’ve created your footage, you can also use it in a variety of different ways – from showcasing pupils’ work to peer assessment and more. We’ve highlighted some of the ways you can get pupils enthused about different subjects and achieve learning outcomes with some hands-on filmmaking, as well as picking out some kits that are perfect for getting started in video content creation.

Make lesson plans more engagingLetting pupils actually use cameras and light themselves is a much more effective way of getting them engaged with the subject than your conventional lesson. It also improves pupil confidence and presentation skills which is invaluable. For example, you could set lesson plans including made-up news bulletins with virtual news studio backgrounds in history (more on doing this with green screens on the opposite page!), or role play in drama and English – as it’s a student-led activity, you can also adapt the setup to pupils’ ideas. Because basic cameras are so easy to use these days, video is a really simple concept to pitch to learners of all levels.

Showcase workVideo isn’t just about the process of filming. At the end of the activity, you’ve produced content that can be used in a multitude of ways. Filming a school play? Want to capture a memorable sports day? All that great content can be shown off to parents, governors and prospective students to give a positive impression of the school at parents evenings, open days assemblies and more. Streaming footage around the school also gives pupils pride in the work they’ve created.

Evaluate and feed back on progressHaving footage recorded and stored on your school’s server means you can watch it back and evaluate pupil progress too, identifying what the key areas of improvement are, this can be particularly useful for SEN students. You can even lead an exercise in getting pupils to assess how their peers have got on.

How we can help…From the best cameras for the classroom to dedicated servers and storage to keep all your media assets safe and backed up, our media and entertainment team are here to help. As experts in the industry with customers including BBC and Sky, we can tailor solutions for whatever your need or budget. Get in touch to find out more about our top video production tips, details on training and expert video workflow advice.

The kit…Looking for an easy to use camera for filming school plays and adding to your lesson plans? Try the Panasonic HC-V700. This little handheld camcorder give great quality, stable images, and has a range of manual controls so pupils can learn about how to set up shots. It’s also really affordable, if your budget’s tight!

Panasonic HC-V700 3d ready camcorder

£399

(£478.80 inc VAT)X809AAE

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We’ve been working directly with Brett at Jigsaw24, and he’s been constantly solid, dependable and positive. Whenever we’ve had any equipment needs, he’s always been there to advise us, he always gets us the best price and whenever there have been any problems he’s been very quick to respond. Paul raymond, Curriculum Manager, Weston College.

Using a green screen (those green backgrounds that let you project different virtual scenes into a video, or ‘chroma keying’, as it’s officially called), is a great way of getting pupils working together on a video project. And it’s easy to set up and start using the technology in different ways across the curriculum – starting with using a simple iPad app, then moving up to a more advanced chroma setup.

As an example lesson plan, we’ve explained how to get pupils demonstrating understanding of geography by presenting a short news report on a country of their choice. This can really help tick the knowledge, skills and understanding boxes of the curriculum, by getting pupils to ask geographical questions, observe and record, express their own views about people, places and environments, and communicate in different ways. They’ll also learn to use geographical vocabulary, fieldwork skills, globes, maps, plans and secondary sources of information.

Green screen on your Mac in three minutes

Open Photo Booth (the free photo app that comes loaded on every Mac)

Click ‘Effects’ at the bottom of the screen

Scroll to the fifth page of effects and choose ‘User Backdrop 1’

Drag and drop your background into frame

Record your green screen movie using the red record button

Save your green screen movie for sharing

What you’ll need…

Lights…To get the full chroma effect, you’ll need to set up some lights. You should aim for soft, even, overhead lighting, and position your subject carefully, making sure they don’t stray too far from the lights or too close to the backdrop.

Camera…iPad has a decent camera which makes it easy to start creating fun green screen environments. Add an app like Green Screen Movie FX (EPOCFIELD Ltd, £1.49), and pupils will soon be making simple virtual backdrops directly on the device. If you want to take it further for more professional results, you’ll want a camera that’s easy to operate, so you can let pupils get hands on themselves. The Panasonic HC-V700 3D ready camcorder is great for this. Also, pick up a stand for your iPad or camera tripod so you can make sure your shots stay stable.

Action!Once everything’s set up, the presenters can start reading the script (which they’ll have prepared by researching their chosen country’s geography and culture), while the camera operator records, and the director (you, or a chosen pupil) oversees the action to make sure everything goes smoothly. When you’re finished, the footage can be saved for evaluation, or uploaded to your school’s VLE to show off the pupils’ handiwork.

Further lesson ideasSports day roundup – A news-style report to get pupils acquiring, developing, applying and

Going green: Lesson plans for chromakey with iPad

Want our advice on getting started with video kit in the classroom? Get in touch on the details below!

Want to take green screen a bit further? our instant chroma for live production package includes:

Panasonic HC-V700 3D ready camcorder

Datavideo DVK-200 Chroma Keyer for live production

Datavision Ledgo 150 location lighting RK 3 light reporter kit

E-image 7050H Fluid Head Tripod

Lastolite Chromakey 6’ x 9’ collapsible background (Green) with stand

£1579

Want just the basics? our iPad chroma kit includes:

iPad 2, 16 GB, WiFi only

Lastolite Chromakey 6’ x 9’ collapsible background (Green) with stand

B-Hague iPad Mount + Camlink TP2800 Tripod

Full Apple Professional Development training day

£1355 (£1,626 inc VAT)

evaluating physical skills and tactics, and also getting a knowledge and understanding of fitness and health

anti-bullying campaign – A role play video which can be shared throughout the school as part of an anti-bullying message, inspiring confidence, social responsibility and an awareness of relationships

Henry Viii’s reign – A demonstration of pupils’ chronological understanding of events, people and the past by interpreting, researching and communicating key moments in Henry VIII’s reign

(£1,894.80 inc VAT) X101AAH

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Content creation without the ICT headache!Software that makes it easy for teachers and learners to get creative

garageBand – Apple’s music-making app lets you record and mix audio with students, create soundtracks for video, and record podcasts (see opposite for how!).

iMovie – Import footage directly from the class camera into iMovie, then simply drag and drop on to the timeline to edit and add effects. No video experience necessary!

iPhoto – Upload, edit and share photos all within iPhoto. You can even tag photos by location, and who appears in them, so it’s incredibly easy to sort them by events and student groups.

Make multimedia content with iLifeWhether you’re new to Mac, or have used the OS X operating system before, you’ll find Apple’s iLife creative software incredibly easy to use. The intuitive interface and tools let students get editing with just a few pointers, rather than a whole lesson’s explanation. We’ve picked out our top tools for easily creating multimedia projects like videos, podcasts and photo albums below, and shown an example of how they can be used.

Looking for ways to meet those targets for cross-curricular ICT? It’s all very well adding new software to create content and make learning more engaging for students, but the danger is, where do you find time to train staff on how to get the most out of it? How do you stop the time teaching students how to use the software cutting in to their actual learning time?

The solution: simpler softwareApple’s and Adobe’s entry-level applications are ideal for education, giving staff and students the basic video, audio and photo editing tools and skills to create exciting multimedia projects like posters, slideshows and podcasts without the fuss. Both are easy to pick up and affordable too, with just a couple of differences – but mainly the choice comes down to what your teachers are used to using.

Apple iLife comes pre-loaded on all Mac hardware and is designed to work on that operating system, so this is the option to go for if you’re already using Mac, while Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements maybe better suited to those using PCs. Their interface is also a bit more advanced than iLife as it’s based on their professional Creative Suite applications, so this is a great option for teachers who need to create engaging course materials, especially if they have used any of Adobe’s software and tools before. Read on for more info about iLife and Adobe.

We are all very happy with the results; the new Macs are in constant use and the system works really well. We will definitely be contacting Jigsaw24 for any future consultancy we need at Lyndon. olan adeyemi, iCt Manager, Lyndon School

Prepare a script – Get students to use literacy skills to research around the subject (I’ve gone for Ancient Greece here), think about tone, and practise reading it aloud, which is great for phonics. Also think about what slides you will use, if any, to back up the audio.

Record – Open a new project and choose the ‘Podcast’ layout. The four audio tracks on the left hand side are used for the spoken track (Voice), music, effects, and slides or video. Click Record on the Voice track, and use your Mac’s built-in mic or any USB mic to record students talking.

Edit – To chop out any unwanted bits from your finished tracks, click on the timeline and choose the Split tool to move and remove sections.

Enhance – If you’re using slides or video, drag them on to the ‘Podcast Track’ at the top to support the audio. If you want to add background music (a ‘bed’) and sound effects like creaking doors and explosions, have a browse in GarageBand’s Loop Browser on the right hand side, then drag them on to the ‘Jingles’ track underneath your audio. You can use the ‘Ducker’ switch (next to where it says ‘Jingles’) to make these quiet when someone’s talking.

Share – You can now share the finished podcast to computers or mobile devices by clicking Share, choosing what format and quality you need, then exporting for use in an iBook, on your school’s VLE, in Dropbox and more. QuickTime Player on your Mac is probably the best way to view your podcast with slides intact. If you’ve got video walls or screens in your school, showcase the podcast content here for visitors, parents and other students to see/hear!

HOW TO...

Create terrific teaching materials with AdobeIf staff are more used to working with the familiar tools of Photoshop and Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements will be more up their street. Based on industry-standard Creative Suite software, but stripped back to just the essentials, you get all the tools you need to create great video, imagery and printed material, without all the complex tools you don’t.

Photoshop and Premiere Elements will run on pretty much any PC or Mac, and are incredibly affordable, so you can easily buy just one or two licences for your existing hardware without denting the budget too much. All Adobe applications link up really well together too - if you create a printed poster in Photoshop, for example, you can then easily share it as an interactive PDF using Adobe Acrobat and view them on computers and mobile devices using Adobe Reader.

adobe Photoshop elements and Premiere elements are available as electronic downloads, starting from just £73 for the two!

adobe acrobat Xi Pro is available from £150 ex Vat for a full licence.

need some help bringing your Macs to life? Call us now for training options

Make sure your Macs support iLifeTo run the latest versions of iLife, you will need to be on one of the newer versions of Mac’s operating system, OS X. For example, GarageBand 11 will run on anything post Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6.8), while iMovie requires 10.7.4 or later. get in touch for a quote on multi-user iLife licences...

Rob’s step by step guide to creating a podcast in the classroom using just a laptop and the Mac version of GarageBand.

engage students with a slideshow podcast

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Make music more mobileWhy iPad is a great introduction to learning instruments

How does iPad fit in to how we’re currently teaching?“We would never say throw out your instruments and go completely iPad, but rather use it alongside traditional instruments as a more flexible, scalable way of teaching. Think of iPad as a way to explore music technology and hopefully awaken pupils’ interest in music. To see how to get pupils working together for an iPad band project, have a read of our Leamore article opposite...”

What kind of apps are available for teaching music?“The great thing about iPad is, if you don’t have keyboards or flutes or drum kits or any other weird and wonderful, you can download an app to emulate it. We’ve picked out a few of our favourite apps in the list opposite...”

So do we need new hardware too?“iPad can be used as a standalone music-making app, but you can input audio from a range of hardware too. If you want to record vocals, you can hook up the iRig Mic to iPad, or use the Apple Camera Connection Kit to plug in small digital keyboards so pupils can learn how to play an actual physical keyboard rather than the iPad’s touchscreen.”

Then what can we do with the finished projects?“Once you’ve recorded your project, you’ll want somewhere to store it, and also share it to other devices and computers. With the free SoundCloud app, you can export audio to the SoundCloud website for anyone to listen to and comment on, which is a great way to evaluate projects. You can even record audio from directly within the app. You can also share projects on your school website and VLE to show parents what pupils have been up to.”

What if we don’t have dedicated music rooms?

“Don’t worry. Even if you don’t have space for a full live room, a few iPad devices don’t take up much space in the classroom. And if you’re worried about noise being a problem, the JamHub live mixer lets you plug up to seven iPad devices in (or a combination of iPad, microphones, keyboards and other digital instruments) and practise in silence, while still hearing all the inputs. It’s great for band practice – check out how Djanogly Academy got on with it here: www.Jigsaw24.com/djanogly

“Learning to play an instrument is a key part of a pupil’s development, but it can be a costly outlay if pupils don’t take to them (especially as music isn’t all about plastic recorders nowadays!). You also have to think about the cost factor of hiring in outside teachers to take lessons because, as good as they are, your own staff can’t be experts on every keyboard, kettle drum and kazoo.

“But the great thing about starting with a flexible device like iPad is that students can get to grips with instruments first and see where their strengths are before moving on to the real thing. It also doubles up as an instrument in its own right so you could teach multiple pupils the xylophone, for example, at the same time, and even go on to start a band that mixes iPad with real-life instruments, then get the band jamming together over WiFi. Before, you may have been restricted by what instruments you had, but iPad can turn into whatever instrument you need. To start though, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we hear about iPad for music…”

as well as alex and rob, we have an experienced team dedicated to helping you get the most from audio equipment and iPad. they can advise on everything from keyboards and headphones to Mac hardware, integration and cabling. get in touch to find out more.

e7 audio and iPad experts

AlexRob

i really feel the iPad works in keeping a positive working environment because of the instant access it brings, plus pupils enthusiasm of wanting to use the device. alex Wood, Ormskirk High School

Our favourite iPad accessories for music-making…

Now get the kit…get students jamming together silently with our JamHub package! includes:

JamHub Bedroom silent practice mixer

5x iPad 2 devices (swap iPad 2 for iPad Retina display or iPad mini, call for a quote)

5x Griffin Elan Folio Slim iPad covers

5x K44 headphones

All the stereo cables you’ll need

£1899 (£2278.80 inc VAT) - G292AAE

How to start an iPad band…As an Apple Regional Training Centre, Leamore Primary School in Walsall are always trying new ways to get the most from their technology. Recently, they decided on a project to create a band using their iPad deployment that would involve the whole of Year 5 and get them really engaged with digital music alongside traditional instruments.

Find out how: www.Jigsaw24.com/leamore

apple earPods with remote and mic £19 (£22.80 inc VAT) – MD827ZA

M-audio KeyStation with apple Camera Connection Kit £55 (£66 inc VAT ) – X108AAH

Yamaha i-MX1 interface for connecting keyboards £49 (£58.80 inc VAT) – X246AAF

iK irig Mic microphone for iPad £54 (£64.80 inc VAT) – G205AYA

iK irig guitar adapter for iPad £39 (£46.80 inc VAT) – M326ATA

Want to know more about making music with iPad?

Contact us to arrange a training session.

garageBand (Apple, £6.99 - VPP) – The best music-making app for iPad. See over the page for more on the desktop version.

MSo Learn (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, free) – An interactive look and listen at how all the instrument sections in an orchestra fit together.

My notes game (Appatta, free) – A great activity for reading notation.

easy Xylophone (Skunk Brothers Gmbh, free) – The perfect introduction to percussive instruments.

Baby dJ (Applifto Inc, free) – Loads of fun, but also teaches about timing and rhythm.

audiobus (A Tasty Pixel, £6.99) – This lets you record multiple tracks from multiple apps

our favourite music apps…

Check out our website for more info

Add an extra full day’s Apple Professional Development training to explore GarageBand and other iOS creativity skills! See the back page for more details.

Purchasing multiple iPad apps?

Apple's Volume Purchasing Programme lets you buy and distribute apps and books in bulk, with 50% off certain apps. We've marked eligible apps with the VPP symbol.

simultaneously, so great for getting an iPad band together!

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Looking for something more pocket-sized?If you want a mobile device that gives pupils the same benefits as iPad, but is much more portable try Apple’s iPod touch. Most apps developed for iPad also come as iPod touch versions. They’re also WiFi-enabled and come in a range of memory sizes for storing pupils’ content and apps.

an introduction to iPad...which model is right for you?

Pick the perfect iPad package for your needs…get your teachers started iPad solution 10x iPad 2, Apple TV, 10x Griffin Elan Folio Slim covers, APD expert training day

£3,500 (£4,200 inc VAT) - M269AXA

our secure classroom iPad kit 16x iPad 2, Apple TV, 16x Griffin Elan Folio Slim covers, APD expert training day, Lock n charge station

£6,410.83 (£7,693 inc VAT) - M270AXA

our large-scale classroom iPad package 32x iPad 2, Apple TV, 32x Griffin Elan Folio Slim covers, APD expert training day, Lock n charge station, 11” MacBook Air

£13,253.33 (£15,904 inc VAT) - M271AXA

The e7 Project, our free 1:1 iPad trial, lets you try out 40 iPad devices for a whole term before you commit to any kind of purchase. We come and drop off the devices, give you a full handover training session to make sure staff are up to speed, then provide ongoing support throughout the trial to ensure you get the most from your iPad deployment. Our consultants can also carry out a WiFi survey to make sure your wireless network is up to scratch, and advise on funding options if you do decide to go on and purchase.

to apply for e7 get in touch to tell us how the project would benefit your 1:1 journey.www.Jigsaw24.com/e7apply or email e7@Jigsaw24.com

Prefer to try before you buy?Our free 1:1 e7 iPad trial could be for you...

Plan your 1:1 iPad deployment with our e7 roadmapEveryone’s talking mobility, tablets and 1:1. But how do you actually implement a 1:1 Apple iPad deployment in your school? From the initial vision to training, funding, management and support, as well as adding accessories and making sure you have the right infrastructure in place, we’ve broken down what we suggest you’ll need from both your side and ours to make a 1:1 iPad deployment successful in a handy roadmap PDF. No matter where you are along the road, get in touch to see what we can do for you!

download the PdF:  www.Jigsaw24.com/e7roadmap

iPad has massive benefits for primary classrooms, which is why uptake is going through the roof. It’s such a tactile, engaging way of learning that can be applied to all areas of the curriculum, from phonics for young learners to video and music making (as well as being hugely portable, customisable and intuitive to use). The only problems are making sure you’re getting the right device, have accessories that will help you get the most out of it, and solutions for keeping them safe and secure too.

a shared iPad classroom – To help you out, we’ve put together a selection of iPad packages for shared classroom deployments of 10 to 32 users, complemented with accessories including Apple TV, protective covers and storage stations. We’ve then topped all the packages off with a day’s Apple Professional Development (APD) training (find out more on the back page or visit www.Jigsaw24.com/apd to download our full training catalogue) from our Apple Distinguished Educator, iPad expert and school teacher Paul to make sure you unlock the full potential of your kit…

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Why choose Jigsaw24?As experts in everything Apple and creative IT, and with a dedicated e7 team posted across the country, only Jigsaw24 are able to help you with every step of your iPad deployment journey from initial consultation and proof of concept to installation, integration and beyond. Get in touch to fi nd out how we can help on the details below!

Keep up with how the e7 Project’s going here - http://ow.ly/gxT8u

Starting with a vision...• Senior staff vision for

Apple and iPad• Support from parents,

governors and teaching staff • e7 champions across the

school to drive the initiative

Planning the curriculum• Lesson planning• Cross-curricular

functionality• Integration with VLE

or introduction of new collaborative platform

Trialling iPad devices with students• Start your e7 trial• Invest in classroom sets• Student iOS

innovation team

Creating a smooth workflow• Accessing and management of existing fi les and folders• Project and content workfl ow

Adding peripherals • Charging, syncing and

storage solutions• Cases• Apple TVs for

wireless mirroring

Checking WiFi connectivity• Infrastructure review,

tailored to your building hotspots

• Loan APs available

Funding the project• Parental contribution schemes, eLearning Foundation• Operating leases• Pupil premium funding

Setting a deployment date• “How much space do 100s of iPad devices take up?! How long does it take to get confi gured and deployed?!”• Support from Jigsaw24 for pre-deployment confi guration and onsite rollout

Providing ongoing support• Strategy for breakages and spares• Insurance against theft and damage• Ongoing support package from Jigsaw24

Managing and safeguarding devices• Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions• Web fi ltering• Apple ID strategy, licensing and VPP advice• E-Safety policy

Getting staff trained up• Introduction of iPad

devices for staff • Apple Professional

Development training plan

Want to create your own tailored iPad kit? Give us a call for a quote on your exact requirements!

iPad 2 iPad Retina display iPad miniWe’d recommend for…

All uses. Its affordability and basic specs make iPad 2 a winner for everyone, and the size is great for SEN.

Media content. The Retina display gives far greater clarity when viewing video and images, and the faster processor speeds up apps.

Portability. iPad mini’s size means it’s perfect for taking round the school, but we’d say the screen isn’t ideal for lengthy reading.

Processor A5 chip easily handles apps, iBooks and multimedia content.

A whopping A6X chip gives double the processing power of iPad 2 and iPad mini.

A speedy dual-core A5 chip

display A good quality 1024x768-pixel resolution display with fingerprint-resistant coating.

A better quality hi-res Retina display (2048x1536-pixel resolution at 256 pixels per inch).

A 1024x768 pixel display.

Camera The 720p camera on the back is perfect for basic quality video recording. It also comes with a front-facing camera able to handle lower quality still images and video.

The high definition 5-megapixel camera on the back records better quality video, can automatically focus and even detect faces! The camera on the front is handy for basic quality video and FaceTime video calls.

The iPad mini has the same 5MP iSight camera on the back, and front-facing FaceTime HD camera as the iPad Retina.

dimensions 9.5” diagonally, and starting at 0.613kg in weight.

Slightly thicker (0.37”) and heavier (from 0.652kg) than iPad 2.

The 7.85” size makes iPad mini ideal for reading with one hand.

Battery life Up to 10 hours surfing the web on WiFi, watching video or listening to music (up to 9 hours on cellular). Charging via power adapter or USB to a computer.

Exactly the same as the iPad 2, but with the new Lightning connection port.

The Lithium-polymer battery gives up to 10 hours’ use on a single charge. Comes with Lightning connectivity.

Price iPad 2 16GB WiFi from only £256 (call for specific pricing)

iPad Retina display 16GB WiFi from only £312 (call for specific pricing)

iPad mini 16GB WiFi from only £215 (call for specific pricing)

How the different iPad models compare What teachers are saying...

even the most potentially boring assessment lesson was transformed with the iPads - never have i known a class to get so excited over doing an assessment. gemma dobson, Tiverton High School

i really feel the iPad works in keeping a positive working environment because of the instant access it brings, plus pupils enthusiasm of wanting to use the device. alex Wood, Ormskirk High School

the vibrant energy generated by this new technology [iPad] is testimony to the fact that students and teachers respond well to new concepts, and Jigsaw24 have been highly professional and supportive. david grant, Deputy Head Teacher, The Hertfordshire and Essex High School and Science College.

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Apple’s MacBook Air is incredibly portable, and they also start up incredibly quickly and run nearly silently compared to PCs, thanks to their solid state drives which don’t have any moving parts unlike traditional spinning disc drives.

We recommend MacBook air for: Pupil use, as they’re perfect for moving around the school and applying in different lessons.

Introducing Apple for educationLucy breaks down why Macs are great, reliable computers for the classroomThe main thing plaguing purchasers when looking at technology for education is total cost of ownership. That is, how long will your equipment stand the test of time? It’s all very well looking for the best deals on basic PCs, but then you need to make sure they’ll actually be able to run your classroom software with no slowdown (and physically stand up to the job too) years down the line.

Why Macs over PCs?We’ve been supplying Macs to our education partners for over 20 years, and have confirmed that, as well as looking great, Apple’s hardware is incredibly reliable and tough enough to take on everything the classroom can throw it. They’re also designed to be really intuitive for first-time computer users who haven’t grown up on Windows. The built-in features, like a webcam and microphone, simple interface and multitouch finger gestures, make it easy to swipe between screens and find what you’re looking for, which is especially useful for young learners who are used to intuitive touchscreen devices, and incredible accessibility features

Apple Business Manager

Lucy

If you’re looking for something a bit more powerful for content creation or staff work, take a look at the equally portable MacBook Pro with improved processors and RAM.

We recommend MacBook Pro for: Teachers who are editing multimedia teaching materials like video and podcasts.

for SEN students come as standard. Macs also come with their own iLife creativity software pre-loaded (see p.6 for more on iLife) and iBooks Author for easily creating great-looking iBooks. But there’s no reason why you have to use only Mac or PC – if you want to use PCs too, Macs will work alongside any Windows-based PCs or on a Windows network (turn to p.14 for more on this).

Bearing all that in mind, we’ve picked out the top apple Macs that are perfect for primaries, and will let you get the most out of your teaching for longer…

MacBook Air and MacBook ProPortable notebooks for across the curriculum

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Why Jigsaw24? Our qualified team have supplied over 12,500 Macs to education institutions in the last 24 months alone. One reason people come to us is because, as an Apple repair centre and with our Apple Solution Expert for Education qualification, we can fix any AppleCare warranty covered kit you bring us. We also have our own Apple Distinguished Educator who can dish out Apple Professional Development training onsite, so you can get the most from your Macs and iPad. So whether you’re new to Macs, or have been using them for a while, we can help with everything including consultancy, licensing, installation, integration and support services.

Featured MacBook air – 11” dual-Core i5

£639 (£766.80 inc VAT)

MacBook Pro – 13.3” dual-Core i5

£749 (£898.80 inc VAT)

How to keep your Macs in checkOur Apple support explainedReplacing technology is expensive. So, even with the reliability of Apple Macs, you should make sure you’re covered for tech support in case anything goes wrong down the line. One way to do this is by taking out an AppleCare Protection Plan for your Macs. This gives you genuine Apple support for Apple software and accessories such as AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule, and global repair coverage. Because we’re an Apple Authorised Service Provider, we provide onsite or carry-in repair with high speed turnaround by our tech support team, so you can come straight to us for a quick Mac fix, rather than having to go through Apple.

Mac miniA tiny desktop computer at a fraction of the sizeIf you’re looking for a way to get creative software into the classroom on a budget, the Mac mini, which comes with Apple iLife creative software pre-loaded, is an ideal place to start. Just add a display, keyboard and mouse, and the tiny Mac mini does the rest, letting you hook it up to a classroom display for easily streaming video and presentations at the front of class. There’s also a server version that lets you run workgroups and wikis of up to 50 users.

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iMacEverything you need from a desktop computerThe latest iMacs are incredibly slender at just 5mm at their edge, but their real strength is in their display. Both the 21.5” and 27” versions are large enough for two pupils to work on projects collaboratively, and the 178-degree viewing angle and tilting screen mean they always have a good view of what’s going on. They’re also incredibly resistant to bumps, bashes and sticky fingers, and all the wires are cleverly tucked away to prevent any nasty trips!

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get a free second year’s warranty for your existing iMacs! get in touch for more – http://ow.ly/hrmhh

Jigsaw24 have always provided us with good service, friendly support and a very competitive price for the kit. all through the process, Jigsaw24 were very good about giving us advice. Paul Bryant, Assistant programme area manager, Wiltshire College.

Apple TVAn affordable media-streaming deviceWith Apple TV, you can wirelessly stream video, images and presentations directly to your existing displays or TVs, hook it up with an HDMI cable, plug in to your classroom’s projector with a Kanex ATV Pro adapter, and even mirror your own Mac’s desktop through Apple AirPlay to run your class through what you’re doing on your own screen. All from a tiny, portable box.

£75 (£90 inc VAT)

Apple iMac 21.5 inch • Quad i5 2.7GHz • 8GB 1TB 5400rpm • Wired mouse and keyboard

£819 (£982.80 inc VAT)

Apple Mac mini • Dual Core i5 2.5GHz • 2gB 500gB

£375 (£450 inc VAT)

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Make your IT future-proof

Bringing a raft of mobile devices into your school is a great opportunity for teachers and students, but if you’re not prepared, it can put a strain on your IT resources. There are dozens of factors you need to bear in mind, including: internet access, workflow, being able to secure devices and, most importantly, ensuring student safety.

Luckily, we can help you every step of the way, testing out your existing infrastructure, conducting WiFi surveys to ensure you have ample coverage and even setting up trials of mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Here are a few of our favourite tools for keeping your mobile devices online and under control without bringing your network to a standstill, or giving students access to files that they’re not supposed to see.

Get easy internet access and WiFi

If you want to add mobile device management (MDM) to the mix, and make sure your pupils are safe on the web at the same time, try Lightspeed – a great all-in-one solution comprising MDM tools, online workspaces and a web filter. Lightspeed is cloud-based, so you can manage devices from anywhere, easily set restrictions on web access, and add or remove profiles to make sure anyone who’s not

Our tech team’s guide to preparing your infrastructure for mobile devices

managed WiFi solution whereby the connection is managed by individual access points in the classroom rather than a central controller. These clever white boxes cut out data bottlenecks and the single point of failure you get in a traditional WiFi setup, so you get continuous connectivity. It’s scalable, so there’s no limit on the number of users you can support, it’s easily manageable (you can view and control the access points from anywhere using an online console) and it’s not a big investment either, so all in all a great option for primary schools.

enrolled can’t access content on your network. It’ll even sync with your Apple Volume Purchase Programme account, so you can push out apps to your iPad deployment without having to do it one device at a time plus, use Lightspeed’s Web Filter tool to create ‘web zones’ where students can only access content approved for their age group. Works when you take iPad home too!

toP tiP: Control who can connect what to which network and when by creating individual Aerohive PSK passwords (Private Pre-Share Key – a more secure form of login, basically) with time restrictions and specific permissions.

If you’re taking on an iPad or MacBook Air deployment, you might need to think about updating your school’s old WiFi system in order to let a class full of pupils all access the internet and stream content without the connection grinding to a halt. We can come and check if your WiFi’s up to the job by carrying out a WiFi survey to make sure you’re getting maximum coverage as well as capacity, then recommend steps to take.

One solution we’re seeing great results from is Aerohive, a

Manage devices and ensure secure web access

toP tiP: My Big Campus, a Facebook-like online workspace, allows teacher to set up groups for different subjects or projects, then invite pupils to share work and resources with one another in an informal, student-friendly environment that’s designed to encourage collaboration and promote self-learning.

Regional Education Consultant

Andy

Everything was put in a way that I could understand – I knew what I was paying for and how I could use it, and there was also an element of future proofing, so we could expand it, enlarge it, build on it, and that was what really made the difference. Steve gathercole, Curriculum Manager, Vision West Notts

Make accessing and sharing files easier

Want to know more about future-proofing your IT? get in touch with the team for Free trials of featured solutions and more info.

How we can help…With 20 years’ experience working with over 1000 schools across the uK, we can help with every aspect of future-proofing your infrastructure, from pre-sales consultancy to post-sale support. Accredited by GroupLogic, Apple, HP, Aerohive and more, our consultants and engineers have extensive installation experience, and our in-house tech team can provide a dedicated point of contact who knows your exact situation and needs. We can even arrange free trial runs with hardware and software so you get chance to see how much you can benefit before you buy.

Get your Macs and PCs working together

To make it easier for pupils to be able to access files saved on the school network, search, transfer and work on documents quickly from anywhere, a file management solution from GroupLogic is probably what you’re after. This will let you make sure everyone can quickly have access to the right resource, without searching for files cutting into your teaching time.

mobilecho gives you simple, secure and managed access to your existing network folders and

If you’re using both Macs and PCs, you’ll need some way of giving everyone the same access to the same resources, regardless of what platform they’re on. There are ways of doing this, either by adding Windows to your Macs, managing everything with

file servers from your iOS devices, meaning you can use all your existing content easily. Because it integrates with your Active Directory, it’s also simple to set up secure logins and users with the same access permissions. activecho, on the other hand, works a bit like Dropbox, the online file sharing service. It lets pupils and staff share documents on iPad from a centrally stored location in the cloud without having to use a third-party app (which you can’t guarantee is secure).

toP tiP: Use mobilecho to control which users can see and work with which files. For example, make it so that students can only find resources relevant to their classes, or teachers can see all their files, but not save certain types of document to their iPad for data protection reasons.

Windows servers, or managing macs and mobile devices together. Another GroupLogic brainwave, ExtremeZ-IP lets you use Active Directory to makes sure that Mac and PC users get the same user experience and can use the same files, printers, and devices as those on PCs.

toP tiP: Don’t waste lesson time clicking through greyed-out files or watching progress bars. ExtremeZ-IP gives everyone access to the same resources, all without your IT team having to learn a whole new operating system.

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PaulOur Apple Distinguished Educator

MaKe tHe MoSt oF YourMaCS and iPadWitH aPPLeProFeSSionaL deVeLoPMent

The courses we offerFoundation: iOS Devices • iOS Creativity • OS X • iOS Productivity • iOS for Administrators • iLife • iWork • iBooks Author • iTunes U Course Manager • Workflow for Teaching and Learning

Support: Vision and Plan (iOS) • From £650 • Multiple sessions - price on request

We can help your school develop a personalised professional development training plan covering anything from introducing the Apple ecosystem or making interactive digital textbooks to a full scale deployment of iOS devices!

With our accredited Apple Professional Development (APD) training courses, we make sure your staff are up to speed from day one, and deliver maximum benefits to students.

Curriculum: Challenge-Based Learning • Learning Science (iOS) • Learning Mathematics (iOS) • Learning Languages / Arts (iOS) • Learning History / Social Science (iOS)

Make your iBooks do moreWant to give your iBooks a bit of professional polish? Our design team can help. Email

learning@Jigsaw24.com to find out more about interactive content creation for your classroom.

Want to know more?

Download our full course guide from Jigsaw24.com/apd or get in touch with the team on the details below.

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