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=Getting Under Way Developing iPad Apps! Guided Practice and Templates= presented by:
 * //Jayne James, Creative Media with Nancy Hickman and Saunder James//**

**Purpose & Objectives**
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants an opportunity to learn a basic understanding of what it takes to develop an iPad application. After this six hour workshop, participants can expect to download needed software (latest version of Xcode), and practice the development process through a guided set of activities. In addition, participants will have access to application templates that they can begin to customize at the session. After the session, participants can continue the development process or use the workshop materials to help students learn the process as well.

**Notes:**
Session Resource Page


 * //This was a day-long session on how to://**
 * 1) **//Create iBooks using iBooks Author,//**
 * 2) **//Use Appcelerator - Titanium to create apps for the iPad and other mobile devices//**
 * 3) **//Use Xcode to create iOS apps//**


 * //The first two sessions were done over Skype which proved to be problematic. We eventually resorted to using a cell phone hookup for audio with the first speaker and Go To Meeting with the second speaker.//**


 * //The iBook session was really eye-opening and if you've never seen a textbook on an iPad yet, go and check it out! It is AMAZING! I've had an iPad for over a year and I never knew how engaging and exciting these books can be. If you download (on a Mac) the free iBooks Author app you can create your own iBooks for you and/or your class. Text, video and 3D images can be placed into the iBook and you don't need to publish it to the iTunes store. If you are willing to do the work you can distribute it directly to your student's iPad next year. However, if you are on a PC and are able to buy Adobe products, check out inDesign to create books for the iPad as well as other mobile devices. If you want more info on inDesign see Day 4.//**


 * //The next two sessions were a bit more difficult if you have never done any programming before. The Appcelerator - Titanium Studio is a free download that you can use to start to create your own app for multiple devices including iOS devices like the iPad and iPhone. You will need to read and write code but the template and tutorial can provide you with the basics. Since we had a significant communications problem this part of the session was difficult to follow. If you'd like to try to do the tutorial, download the Titanium Studio first (we were on Macs for the session so I'm not sure if there are any differences on a PC) then download the tutorial from the Session Resource Page.//**


 * //The Xcode session was easier to follow and the instructor Jayne was physically in the room so we didn't have to worry about communication problems. If you have a Mac and would like to try designing an app from a tutorial and template, download Xcode for free on the app store (not the iPad/iPhone app store though, the app store for desktops/laptops) and the tutorial labeled "Your First iPad App". While you can create an app and test it, if you'd like to sell it on the App Store, you will need to purchase an Software Development Kit (SDK) from Apple for $99. After that, you can sell your creation to the world! There is also currently an online community that is reviewing and discussing the iTunes U course: Coding Together: Apps for iPad and iPhone. This course was created by Paul Hegarty from Stanford University and you can follow the conversation if you sign up for Piazza.//**


 * //This class is actually going to be an ongoing PLC for those who wish to develop iOS apps over the next year. There are a few seminars that will be held online later this year and hopefully we'll be building a network of support for new programmers. Please let me know if you are interested in joining the group and I'll try to help you out!//**