Sharing iOS Products With Your Google Drive

A classroom iPad is a very creative device. Students can independently create products like comics, images and videos.  The often-asked question is, "How do I get their work from the iPad to my computer?" Sharing this work is not difficult and one solution uses your Google Drive account.

The video below (hosted by AISD's MyTraining in the AISD Cloud) demonstrates how one can get products from an iOS device and save into the user's Google Drive.  

This method does require the user to login to their Google Drive and only one Google Drive can be logged into at a time. For the shared classroom iPad, the teacher will need to establish procedures for the students to follow to effectively save to their Google Drive.   A future blog post here will demonstrate a very workable solution for multiple users saving to Google Drive.

Alternatives would include using DropBox, Box or other cloud storage services.  Sometimes, the free storage service limits your monthly uploading bandwidth, but Google Drive will not.  What alternatives have you used effectively?  Share your experiences in the comments below!

AISD Technology Refresh Support

AISD has been working with campuses in providing refresh technology that will replace some of the old, end-of-life technology that is currently on campuses.  Training videos have been created and have been placed on a website along with other online support resources.  Please share this with your campus.

https://sites.google.com/a/austinisd.org/techtraining/

On this site, you will find introductory videos as well as training videos for the new Apple iMac, Asus netbook, iPad2, Lenovo Android tablet, and Manda Pro all-in-one desktop computer.

Video Training and Tips for the Manda Pro All-in-One Desktop

With a number of schools just getting more all-in-one Manda desktop PCs, I thought it'd be good to re-share some support links. Most of these can be found on the AISD Cloud under the Hardware Training category.

"I don't get the big screen with all the circles. Could you explain it to me?"
http://austinschools.org/it/tutorial/MenuIntro.swf

"How do I add applications to the touch screen menu?"
http://austinschools.org/it/tutorial/ControlZones.swf

"Can I group the apps in the EXOPC interface in folders?"
http://austinschools.org/it/tutorial/Add_apps_folders.swf

"My computer is plugged into the network. Should I turn off the wireless connection?"
Yes, you really must do that. http://austinschools.org/it/tutorial/exo_disable_wireless.swf

"I want my Manda Pro to startup to a regular Windows desktop and not the XOPC interface."
http://www.screencast.com/t/6l2d1gzqTek

"I like the XOPC interface (the cute circle icons), but I don't want my slimy student hands touching the glass. Can I turn off the touch action on this computer?"
http://www.screencast.com/t/7BkF6bNCr3Ki

"I wish I could make my own cute circle icons for website shortcuts.  Is that possible?"
http://www.screencast.com/t/mtg4tFc6  (This is a more advanced tweak that any teacher can do, but it is a longer video with fairly specific steps.)

"I'm so proud of myself. I made some pretty EXOPC circular shortcuts!  How can I get them to another Manda Pro's XOPC's interface?"
http://www.screencast.com/t/ENhx4j9Q5f7M

"My students keep trashing my pretty arrangement and XOPC app selections. How can I quickly reset those on the computer?"
http://www.screencast.com/t/ENhx4j9Q5f7M  (Yes, it is the same video as the previous question. But it's also a nice way to back up your hard work so you only have to do it one time.)

"Can I setup my own printer?"
http://austinschools.org/it/tutorial/install_printer.swf

"I want to have all my kids view the Manda's screen.  Can I plug into a projector?"
Not without a USB video adapter. There are many varieties, but the large screen of the Manda Pro makes some adapters not very functional.  AISD Technology suggests an adapter that has the same specs as this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815150177