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Locking down iPad

We purchased a cart of 30 iPads for high school students. Our IT guy was able to disable the cameras and some settings so that students can't change the setup. HOWEVER, one student was able to add his/her passcode which kept us out. We aren't able to lock that down. After a call to Apple, they say it can't be done unless we use 3rd party software for blocking--which they didn't know of any. Anyone come across this or have any suggestions? Thanks! They are working well other than this one…See More

Oct 2, 2011

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Cheryl Brandenburg commented on Ms. Tong's blog post Can you organize all your Kindles on 1 Amazon account?

"I created 5-6 Amazon accounts and loaded six books per account."

Oct 2, 2011

Cheryl Brandenburg replied to Pam Matthews's discussion using ereaders for textbooks in high school

"Hi Pam! We just purchased 30 Kindles for an AP English IV class. We are distributing next week. I'll let you know how they hold up. Many private schools in our area are doing 1:1 laptops and putting their textbooks on…"

Feb 3, 2011

Cheryl Brandenburg joined Jeremy Rinkel's group

iPad Users

The purpose of this group is to discuss and share information about Apple's iPad. How can we use iPads to enhance the educational experience of our students? What apps are you using?

Jan 25, 2011

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Cheryl Brandenburg joined Will DeLamater's group

Grant Support

Let's share all the ideas people have had for finding money to support their ereader programs. Please provide links to sources wherever possible!See More

Jan 25, 2011

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Cheryl Brandenburg joined Jeremy Rinkel's group

High School

The purpose of this group is to discuss and share information about how we are using or planning on using ereaders in the high school classroom.

Jan 25, 2011

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Jan 24, 2011

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Jan 21, 2011

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Kindle Users

The purpose of this group is to discuss and share information about the Amazon Kindle. Discuss and share your school or library's Kindle implementation advice or issues here.

Jan 21, 2011

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Jeremy Rinkel left a comment for Cheryl Brandenburg

"I'm on a snow day too. So far, I have not been able to implement a program at my school. My district, as most in IL, are owed thousands from the state, so they are "pinching" pennies. I am exploring grant…"

Jan 21, 2011

Cheryl Brandenburg left a comment for Jeremy Rinkel

"Hi Jeremy! I am about to purchase 30 Kindles for an AP English IV Class as a pilot program. It really just came up with discussion with principal and he said I could get one. Then, it moved to, lets get them for a class. …"

Jan 21, 2011

Jeremy Rinkel left a comment for Cheryl Brandenburg

"Welcome Cheryl! Are you planning to implement an ereader program at Fenwick H.S.?"

Jan 21, 2011

Cheryl Brandenburg is now a member of eBook Educators Group

Jan 21, 2011

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