Digital21 Resources for Faculty and Students
The following list contains resources on the use of the iPad for students and faculty. If you know of additional resources not listed, please feel free to communicate the information to us.
Getting Started with the iPad
Follow the steps below to gain access to your iPad:
- Create an Apple ID .Once you create an Apple ID, connect to wifi and UTRGV Information Technology will push apps, such as Zoom, Adobe Creative Cloud and MS Office products, to the iPad
- Create a 6-digit passcode for the iPad to secure your iPad
- Set up Microsoft Exchange on the iPad for email
Introduction to the iPad and other Resources
- Introduction to the iPad for Beginners
- iPad Tutorial Part 1
- iPad Tutorial Part 2
- iPad Support
- iPad User Guide
- Inserting Math Equations
- Let's View :Screen mirroring tool that displays iPad content to a Windows or Mac computer; good for sharing iPad whiteboard and screen with students.
- Collaborative Whiteboards:
- Set up Microsoft Exchange on the iPad for email
Erasing iPad Content and Settings
- Before returning the iPad equipment to the College of Sciences, please erase all content on the iPad
- On your iPad go Settings > General then scroll down to Reset and select Erase all Content and Settings where you’ll be asked to provide your password to erase all content and settings
- More information can also be found in Apple's Support website
Apple Videos and Training Workshops
- Apple Education Learning Series
- Apple Professional Learning Virtual Conferences
- Virutal Coaching:
- Individual or group requests to learn from an Apple Professional Learning Specialist; approximately 30 minutes in length. Email AppleProfessionalLearning@apple.com for an appointment.
Apple Tech Support
- Education Phone Hotline (available 24/7): (800)-800-2775 and select option 3
- For support outside the U.S.A click here
- Apple Campus Student Leaders
- Coming Soon, UTRGV
- Apple Personnel
- Dreux Ste. Marie , Systems Engineer: (281) 397-9945
- Trece Witte , Higher Ed Account Executive: (512) 653-5757
UTRGV Resources
- Tips & Tricks for iPads and Features for Accessibility on iPads
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UTRGV Center for Teaching Excellence
Provides faculty with resources on teaching pedagogies and teaching with technology.