Cellular Data usage

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to check how much cellular data has been used. Video | Cellular data usage Check cellular data usage Check how much data has been used by following these step-by-step instructions: Tap on the Settings icon Select Cellular Data On the right side [...]

Connect Bluetooth Headphones

Do not attempt to remove items stuck inside the iPad’s headphone jack. Instead, contact your teacher or the school. Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to connect a bluetooth headset to the iPad. Video | Connect Bluetooth Headset To connect Bluetooth headphones: Select Settings Select Bluetooth on left [...]

Connect to Cellular network

These instructions are only for Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to connect to the cellular network (LTE). Video | Connect your iPad to cellular network Connect to a cellular network Your iPad automatically connects to your carrierʼs cellular data network [...]

Connect to your Home Wi-Fi

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by step instructions on how to connect to your home Wi-Fi network. Video | Connect to your home Wi-Fi network Connect to a Wi-Fi network Tap on Settings (icon with grey cog wheel) Tap on Wi-Fi and turn it on Tap one of the [...]

Force Quit an App

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to force quite an App. Video | Force Quit an App Force quit an app Get to the Home Screen by pressing the Home Button Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause slightly in the middle of the screen [...]

GMail | Sign in

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to sign in to GMail. Video | GMail Sign In Sign in to Gmail Tap on the Gmail App Tap on Sign in Select Google You will be prompted with Gmail wants to use Google.com to sign in – tap Continue Enter [...]

Google Apps | Removing your Google Account from the iPad

The iPad remembers when you sign in to Google Apps. Follow the steps below to remove your Google Account from the various Google Apps on the iPad. This is especially important if the iPad is shared between students. Watch the short videos below or scroll past each video for step-by-step instructions on how to sign [...]

Google Classroom | Sign in and Sign out

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to sign in to Google Classroom. Video | Google Classroom Sign in To Sign In Tap the Google Classroom app from the Home Screen Enter your WRDSB Email, tap Next Enter your WRDSB Email a second time, tap Next Enter your WRDSB [...]

Google Drive | Download a photo or video

If you want to edit a movie or photo on your iPad, you might need to download the file. In iPad lingo, that means saving it to your Camera Roll. Video | Download a photo or video Save a photo or video to your camera roll Open the Google Drive app. Next to to file [...]

Google Drive | Sign In

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to sign in to Google Drive. Video | Google Drive App Sign In Sign in to Google Drive From the Home screen, Touch the Drive app (it is a blue, yellow, and green triangle) Touch the Sign In button A [...]

Google Drive | Upload photos or videos

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to upload photos & videos to Google Drive. Video | Upload photos and Videos to Google Drive Upload photos to Google Drive From Photos App From the Home Screen, touch the Photos app Select the photo or video you would [...]

Google Meet | How to join a Google Meet

How to join a Google Meet You will receive an invitation to join a Google Meet (Classroom, Gmail & calendar) Video or phone Join Google Meet via video Join Google Meet with a phone Slow or dropped connection Use a second device to join Google Meets, such as a Smart Phone. Limit other Internet uses [...]

Google Meet | Join via video

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to join a Google Meet via video. Video | How to join a Google Meet   There are three ways that you can join a Google Meet: Google Classroom invite; Google Calendar invite and by an email invite. Google Meet [...]

Google Meet | Join with a phone

Using the Dial In feature with a US Phone Number may show up on your phone bill. Instead, we recommend the steps listed below. If you are experiencing slow Internet or other issues with Google Meets, try connecting to the meeting with a telephone. This option greatly improves audio quality if you have slower or [...]

Google Meet | Using a Second Device

Using a second device to join Google Meet is a good idea if you are: Joining a large meeting You are presenting You have slow Internet or your device normally slows down For a second device, you could use a Smart Phone or another device with the Chrome Browser or the Google Meet App. If you [...]

How to use an LTE iPad as a hotspot

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to use an LTE iPad as a hotspot. Video | How to use an LTE iPad as a hotspot   How to use an LTE iPad as a hotspot Access settings on the LTE iPad Select Personal Hotspot In the right column, [...]

Install an App | App Store

App Store | Install an App Special Education iPads have the App Store Disabled Third-party applications and websites might share your personal information. If you have concerns about using an Application, please speak with the classroom teacher. More information. Touch the App Store app (blue box with white triangle) Touch the blue head icon in [...]

Install an App | WRDSBAppCatalog

Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to install an App from the WRDSBAppCatalog. Video | Installing an App from WRDSBAppCatalog Install an app From the Home screen, touch the WRDSBAppCatalog app (it is a blue box with a white down arrow) Touch the Search icon (magnify glass) [...]

Lingo

Our iPad Lingo is a glossary that describes all aspects of an iPad in simple terms. It also shows you icons and explains what they mean. Icon Click an icon for more information. Glossary Definitions in alphabetical order. If you see something missing, please add it to the feedback form! # 3G If you see [...]

Reset Home Modem and Router

The following steps should only be taken by students after parent or guardian consent. Watch the short video below or scroll past the video for step-by-step instructions on how to reset your home modem and router. Video | Reset Modem and Router Reset Home Modem and Router Unplug your router/modem for 10 seconds. Plug in [...]

Additional Support Required

Video | Additional Support Required Additional Support Required Unfortunately, it is likely your device is experiencing an issue that can’t be resolved by you. Contact your teacher or school to report a hardware issue. The school may provide a replacement device.