Student Tablet Introduction...

the Nexus 7

Getting Started Grades K-8

Today We're Exploring our Nexus 7 Tablets

• Why We Are Getting Tablets
• Introducing the Nexus 7 Tablet
• Expectations with the Nexus 7 Tablet
• Nexus 7 Tablet Features (& Tricks)
• Exploring the Nexus 7 Tablet

Why We Are Getting Tablets...

Preparing to Be Successful for Life

It’s important for us to know how to use technology in our everyday lives.

• Anywhere, anytime access to resources
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Creativity

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What is this device good at doing?

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Introducing the Nexus 7 Tablet...

The New 7" Tablet from Google

• Now thinner, lighter, and faster - Nexus 7 brings you the perfect mix of power and portability
• Text is sharper than the printed page, Images are more vivid than the highest quality photo magazine, and Videos are in vibrant 1080p HD
• At 0.64lbs , the Nexus 7 is light enough to take anywhere and fits easily in bags & backpacks
• With plenty of juice to get through the school day you can watch 10 hrs of web browsing or e-reading

Powered by Android

• Manage your tablet to create an experience that’s just right for you
• Customizable home screens, folders, apps...all with your teacher’s help
• Nexus 7 comes with the latest version of the world's most popular mobile

operating system, so it's fast, fun, and easy to make your own

Expectations with the Nexus 7 Tablet...

Expectations & Responsibilities

You are expected to take care of the device so that we can use it every day

• Should we take the case off of our tablet?
• Would it be a good idea to leave the tablet on the floor or hanging off a table?
• Why should we hold the tablet with two hands when walking about?
• What should our eyes be looking at when we are walking with the tablet?
• Would eating or drinking by the tablet be a good idea?
• Is cleaning the screen with water or cleaner a good idea?
• Should you remove the bar code sticker on the back of the device?
• Where should the Nexus be stored when you are not using it?

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You need to be responsible with your school tools

• Bring to school every day fully charged
• Keep the battery from running out during the day by managing your power usage
• Use the device appropriately to stay safe and healthy!
• Don’t share passwords
• Don’t access content that isn’t designed for your age level

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Nexus 7 Tablet Features...

Getting to Know the Physical Device

• Microphone
• Volume Button
• Power Button
• Rear Facing Camera
• Headphone Port
• Speakers
• Charging Port

(Device & Student ID Stickers)

(Forward Facing Camera)

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Powering On the Device

• Hold the power button until the device begins to turn itself… then let go

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Logging-in to Your D59 Google Account

• Enter Your Student Username/Email (on device sticker)
• <first name>_<last name>@ccsd59.org
• Example = shaun_vittore@ccsd59.org

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• Enter Your Student Password (accessible in Skyward)
• Birthday <MMDDYYYY>
• Example = 01042007

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Student passwords may be changed after initial sign-in.

If forgotten, teachers can reset passwords through Hapara.

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Getting to Know the Virtual Device

• Clock, Battery Status & WiFi Signal
• Google Search Bar
• Home Screens
• Dock
• Apps/Widgets Page Button
• Back Button
• Home Button
• Multitasking Button

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Five Screens to Make Your Own

Accessing the Notification Pane

• Swipe your finger down the screen from the top-left of the device
• Individual notifications can be cleared by swiping items to the left
• All notifications can be cleared by touching the three-bar icon

Accessing the Device Settings Pane

• Swipe your finger down the screen from the top-right of the device
• Settings
• User Log-in
• Brightness
• Settings
• WiFi, Rotation, Battery
• Airplane Mode
• Bluetooth
• Location

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Can you…

• log-in to your D59 User Account?
• select the “D59-Student” WiFi network?
• personalize your home screen?
• add apps and widgets to your home screen?
• create a folder on your home screen?
• take a screenshot and find it in your gallery?
• can you work together to help each other?

Exploring the Nexus 7 Tablet...

(Be Ready to Share What You Discovered!)

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