Welcome to Your iPad!

This guide helps Leonia staff utilize their iPad as a powerful, flexible instructional tool. The iPad is designed to untether you from your desk, allowing you to walk around, write digitally, project dynamically, and actively engage with your students.

Instructional Vision: By combining your iPad with classroom display mirroring and the Apple Pencil, you can interact with students individually while remaining the center of instruction. Think of it as a wireless, digital whiteboard in the palm of your hand.

Explore the Guide

Setup & Credentials

Set up your school login credentials and activate your 200 GB Managed iCloud account.
Multi-Touch & Basics

Master essential swiping, app switching, search tools, and notifications to navigate your iPad with ease.
Instructional Power

Project wirelessly using AirPlay, use Split View to multitask, and utilize Apple Pencil ink.
District Software

Find and install approved software on-demand from the Mosyle Manager Self-Service portal.
Synergy with Mac

Share clipboard items, push apps between devices using Handoff, or use iPad as a second Mac monitor.
Support and Growth

Solve network drops, access the Apple Teacher learning portal, and reach the school helpdesk.

iPad Setup & Login

Set up your iPad with automated device assignment and your Managed Apple ID.

Leonia Public Schools utilizes Mosyle MDM (Mobile Device Management) to assign your classroom iPad directly to you. There is no manual sign-on portal registration needed before you receive the device. When you turn on your iPad, it will automatically download its assigned profile and configure its settings.

Initial Setup Walkthrough

Turn on your iPad and follow the on-screen prompts to select your language and region.
Connect to the school Wi-Fi network (or your home Wi-Fi if setting up off-site).
Once connected, the device will display the Remote Management screen. Tap Next to allow the district profile to install.
Sign in directly with your school Managed Apple ID (your full school email: your.name@leoniaschools.org and password).
Create a secure device passcode (minimum 4 or 6 digits) when prompted. This passcode will be used to unlock the screen daily.

Note: Face ID or Touch ID may be enabled during setup depending on your iPad model. This allows you to bypass the manual passcode on subsequent unlocks.

Managed Apple ID & iCloud

Connect to Apple's professional educational space and claim 200 GB storage.

Unlike standard personal Apple IDs, your Leonia Managed Apple ID is customized for professional educational use. It provides access to district tools while keeping your private data separate.

Key Benefits of Managed Apple IDs

200 GB Secure iCloud Storage

Your school account features 200 GB of free iCloud backup space. All files from your iPad, including documents, whiteboard mockups, and Keynotes, are backed up automatically.
Privacy and Security Compliant

Managed Apple IDs comply fully with student privacy guidelines. App purchases, iMessage, FaceTime, and Find My are configured by the district to ensure a secure environment.

iCloud Drive Settings: To check your storage or enable background file synchronization, tap Settings, select your Name Card at the very top, and choose iCloud. Ensure iCloud Drive is toggled ON.

Multi-Touch Gestures

Navigate your iPad with modern, fluid, multi-touch controls.

The iPad interface is built around gestures. Learning these shortcuts will significantly speed up how you navigate files and applications:

Return Home

Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and let go to return directly to your Home Screen from any app.
Open App Switcher

Swipe up from the bottom edge and pause in the middle of the screen to reveal all currently running apps. Slide left or right and tap to select.
Quick App Swap

Swipe left or right along the thin horizontal bar at the very bottom edge of the screen to cycle quickly through your active apps.
Zoom / Pinch

Place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in, or pinch them together to zoom out on images, PDFs, and web pages.

Home Screen, Dock & Search

Organize your primary teaching layout and find any app instantly.

The iPad Home Screen is customizable. The Dock at the bottom houses your favorite apps and is accessible even when apps are open.

Tips for iPad Organization

Pin Apps to the Dock: Hold down any app icon until it starts to jiggle. Drag it into the Dock. The Dock can hold up to 13 applications (depending on screen size).
App Library: Swipe all the way to the right of your Home screens to open the App Library, which automatically categorizes all apps installed on your device.
Search Anywhere: Swipe downward from the middle of any Home screen to open Spotlight Search. Type the name of an app, a student doc, or a search query to locate it instantly.

🔥 Quick Tip: Drag and drop apps on top of each other to create folders. Give folders logical instructional names like "Grading", "Math Tools", or "Presentations" to stay organized.

Control Center & Notifications

Quickly toggle system tools, adjust screen volume, and configure focus modes.

The Control Center provides immediate access to core system tools like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Screen Mirroring, and volume controls.

Accessing Key Menus

Access Control Center

Swipe downward from the top-right corner of the screen (where the battery and Wi-Fi icons are displayed).
Access Notification Center

Swipe downward from the top-middle or top-left of the screen to read recent messages and school alerts.
Silent Notifications (Focus Modes)

In the Control Center, tap Focus (represented by a crescent moon icon) to toggle "Do Not Disturb" during class periods to prevent popups from appearing on the classroom projector.

Screen Mirroring & AirPlay

Project your iPad screen to SmartBoards, Apple TVs, or classroom screens wirelessly.

The true power of the iPad in the classroom is mobility. You are no longer tethered to a desk. You can walk around the classroom, monitoring student behavior, while projecting lessons from your hands.

How to Mirror Your iPad Screen

Open the Control Center (swipe down from the top-right corner).
Tap the Screen Mirroring button (two overlapping rectangles).
Select your classroom's display or Apple TV name from the list.
If prompted, enter the 4-digit passcode displayed on the classroom screen.
To stop projecting, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and choose Stop Mirroring.

Instructional Tip: While presenting slides or worksheets, walk around the room. Pass the iPad to a student to write their answer on the screen, letting their work display instantly to the entire class.

Split View & Slide Over

Run multiple apps simultaneously for enhanced classroom efficiency.

iPad multitasking allows you to display two applications side-by-side or keep a floating utility window active.

Multitasking Layouts

Split View (Side-by-Side)

Tap the three dots (...) at the very top center of your active application window. Tap Split View (the half-filled square icon). Select a second app from your Dock or Home screen. The screen splits 50/50. Drag the middle vertical bar to resize the split.
Slide Over (Floating App)

Tap the three dots (...) at the top of the app window, and select Slide Over (represented by a square with a narrow side panel). The second app floats over the main app. Swipe the side app off the right edge of the screen to hide it; swipe inward from the right edge to bring it back.

Classroom Setup Idea: Keep your digital notebook or slideshow open on the left half of the screen, and open the classroom grading spreadsheet or student roster on the right half to easily record participation.

Apple Pencil & Inking

Annotate documents, grade papers, and use digital whiteboards.

The Apple Pencil transforms the iPad into a precise writing tool. Whether you are using it for handwriting notes, drawing diagrams, or grading student work, digital inking provides a natural writing experience.

Top Instructional Tools for Apple Pencil

Apple Freeform (District Whiteboard)

Use the pre-installed Freeform app. It features an infinite canvas for brainstorming, drawing diagrams, attaching sticky notes, and importing files. Perfect for collaborative teacher planning or student brainstorms.
PDF Annotation in Google Drive / Books

Open any PDF file. Tap the Markup icon (a pencil tip). Use the pen, highlighter, and ruler tools to draw directly on top of the document. Highlight core passages while discussing the text.
Handwritten Notes (Scribble)

Write by hand in any standard text field (like the Safari address bar or Google Doc text fields). The iPad automatically converts your handwriting into clean digital text. Turn this on in Settings > Apple Pencil > Scribble.

Document Camera Mode

Turn your iPad's back camera into a portable document camera.

Instead of being confined to a stationary desktop document camera, use your iPad's high-definition back camera to showcase physical student work, worksheets, or laboratory demonstrations wirelessly.

Steps to Use Document Camera Mode

Begin by Screen Mirroring your iPad to the classroom screen (see the AirPlay guide).
Open the built-in Camera application on your iPad.
Select the Photo or Video mode.
Hold the iPad camera directly over the physical book, object, or worksheet. Alternatively, place the iPad on a document camera stand.
What you see on your iPad screen is now projected to the entire classroom. Pinch the screen to zoom in closely on small text or details.

Instructional Benefit: You can walk up to a student's desk, mirror your screen, hover your camera over their written paper, and display their writing to the entire classroom as a model example, without having the student walk up to the front board.

Installing Apps via Mosyle

Find and download school-approved educational apps instantly.

Leonia Public Schools uses Mosyle Manager to distribute licensed and approved educational apps. You do not need a personal credit card or App Store account to install these programs.

Accessing Self-Service

Locate and open the Self-Service or Mosyle Manager app icon on your Home screen.
Tap the Self-Service tab on the bottom menu bar.
Browse categories (e.g., Classroom, Productivity, Creative).
Find the app you need (such as *Google Classroom* or *Freeform*) and tap Install or Reinstall.
The app will download and install in the background on your Home screen.

Classroom Apps & Google Drive

Access your files, manage rosters, and integrate with G Suite.

Your iPad integrates with our school's G Suite infrastructure. For the best experience, ensure the following apps are installed via Mosyle Manager:

App	Primary Classroom Use
Google Drive	Access all school lesson plans, slide decks, and digital curriculum resources. Supports offline document access.
Google Classroom	Create, grade, and review student assignments directly on your iPad. Use Apple Pencil to handwrite grades and comments.
Apple Classroom	A powerful tool to monitor student iPads. Open apps on all student devices, view their screens, lock screens, and guide student focus.

Handoff & Universal Clipboard

Sync files and text dynamically between your Mac and iPad.

Since you have both a Mac and an iPad in your classroom, you can use Apple's Continuity features to make them work together as a single system. Ensure both devices have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi toggled on, and are logged into the same Managed Apple ID.

Universal Clipboard

Copy an image or text block on your iPad. Move over to your Mac, press `Command + V`, and the text or image pastes instantly. This is extremely useful for copying handwritten student sketches from your iPad directly into a Mac presentation.
App Handoff

Start browsing a lesson website in Safari on your iPad. Look down at your Mac Dock; you'll see a Safari icon with a tiny iPad emblem. Click it to open the exact same webpage on your desktop immediately. Works with Safari, Mail, Pages, Notes, and more.

Sidecar & iPad Second Screen

Extend your Mac desktop space by using your iPad as a second monitor.

When working at your desk or planning lessons, you can use Sidecar to transform your iPad into a wireless secondary computer monitor.

How to Activate Sidecar

Place your iPad next to your Mac.
On your Mac, click the Control Center icon in the top right menu bar.
Click the Screen Mirroring menu.
Under the "Link Keyboard and Mouse" or "Mirror or Extend to" section, select your iPad.
Your iPad screen will flicker, and your Mac desktop background will appear. You can now drag application windows off the side of your Mac screen and onto the iPad screen.

Note: While using Sidecar, you can use your Apple Pencil to interact with macOS applications on the iPad screen. Press your iPad home bar to exit Sidecar and return to normal iPad apps at any time.

Quick Fixes & Security

Solve connection drops, restart frozen apps, and lock your screen.

Quick Fixes for Common iPad Issues

Force Closing an App

If an app freezes, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle to open the App Switcher. Find the frozen app card and swipe it straight up off the top of the screen to close it completely. Reopen the app.
Wi-Fi Disconnects

If your school Wi-Fi drops, swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center. Tap the blue Wi-Fi logo to turn it off, wait 5 seconds, and tap it again to reconnect. Often, restarting the iPad resolves persistent local issues.

Device Security

Always secure your iPad if leaving it unattended around students. Quickly lock the screen by pressing the physical Power Button on the top edge of the device.

Apple Teacher & Professional Learning

Gain certification, learn new skills, and connect with global educators.

Apple offers specialized, free professional learning resources tailored specifically for teachers using iPads in classrooms:

Apple Teacher Program

Learn how to make the most of Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and iMovie on your iPad. Take quick quizzes to earn badges and get certified as an official Apple Teacher. Sign up at Apple Teacher.
Apple Education Community

Browse lesson blueprints, download classroom guides, and discuss pedagogical techniques with other educators at Apple Education.

Tech Department Support

Contact our district tech support team for repairs, accounts, and hardware support.

Hardware and Account Inquiries

For physical damage (like cracked iPad screens), lost accessories (like Apple Pencils), or district account lockouts, contact the Technology Department directly:

Submit a ticket through the Leonia Tech Portal on your desktop.
Email the IT helpdesk at helpdesk@leoniaschools.org.

iPad User Guide for Staff