I. General Information

1. Course Title:
iPad Technologies

2. Course Prefix & Number:
COMP 1138

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 3

4. Course Description:

This course will help students maximize the power of their iPad and master all the versatile and fun features while using their iPad.  Topics include how to configure settings, access the Internet, use Mail and Safari, and download music, movies, TV shows, ebooks, apps, games, and more. Students will get tips for taking photos and video with the camera, use FaceTime for video chatting, navigate with GPS, and connect to social networks. Students will set up, customize, sync, and back up their iPad and choose a data plan for their iPad.  Students will configure mail and integrate with various email accounts and connect with social networks. A current iPad is required for this course.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

 

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Emerging Digital Technologies, Certificate

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Configure and sync devices.
Utilize appropriate technology	Use emerging hardware and software applications on a tablet platform.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Set Up and Discover Your iPad
• Master iPad Basics
• Navigate the Internet with Safari
• Communicate with Mail
• Go Digital with iBooks
• Read News and Commentary, and Use Social Networks
• Get and Use Apps from the App Store, and Incorporate Game Center
• Use Your iPod App
• Shop the iTunes Store
• Take, View, Obtain, Manage, and Share Photos
• Take, View, Obtain, Manage, and Share Videos
• Manage Contacts
• Manage Your Schedule
• Use Maps
• Use Notes
• Manage accessibility
• Manage security
• Manage settings
• Manage and Troubleshoot iPad 

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Register and enable your iPad
• Perform your first sync
• Learn the basics
• Navigate the touch screen
• Explore the features on the outside of the iPad
2. Personalize your iPad
• Wallpaper
• Reposition your icons
• Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and or cellular network
• Choose a data plan
3. Use Safari to surf the Internet
• Bookmark web pages
• Create web clips for you Home Screens
4. Configure Mail with your email accounts
• Send and receive email
• Open attachments
• Send photos in an email
• Explore Mail settings
5. Install iBooks
• Browse the iBookstore
• Preview, buy, and read books
• Sync books with iTunes
6. Find and read a local newspaper
• Get free news-related apps
• Follow friends on social networking sties
• Send an SMS text
• Locate blogs and podcasts
7. Explore the App Store
• Browse and download Apps
• Use the apps you acquire
8. Import music from your computer
• Browse your Music Library
• Play songs and albums
• Create playlists
9. Shop the iTunes Store
• Obtain music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, audiobooks
• Media from various universities, colleges, museums, and other institutions
10. Take Pictures
• Import photos
• View photos and share via email
• Create a slideshow
• Use Picture Frame to share your photos
11. Capture Video
• Communicate with FaceTime
• View and watch movies from iTunes
• Explore YouTube and upload video to YouTube
• Explore shows from  ABC and Netflix
12. Add, Edit, Share, and Manage Contacts
• Get a map to a contact’s address
• Add birthdays
• Add notes and other data to a contact
• Create calendars events
13. Use multiple calendars and make your own calendars
• Subscribe to other calendars
• Create alerts and reminders
14. Find a location on a map
• Explore maps views
• Explore Google’s street view
15. Enable and use accessibility features
16. Set a passcode
• Apply restrictions
• Secure Safari
17. Troubleshoot you iPad when problems occur