1. Select a MIDI device with
    (a) low power requirements, or purchase a powered USB hub., and
    (b) that uses the universal MIDI drivers (does not require custom drivers - which cannot be installed on an iPad).

2. Purchase the Apple Camera Connection Kit.

3.  Plug the MIDI device into the USB Hub and the USB hub into the Apple Camera Connection Kit (or if the MIDI device is low powered, skip the USB hub and plug directly into the Apple Camera Connection Kit.

4. Plug the Camera Connection Kit into the iPad charging port.

5. Run GarageBand and select an instrument that can be controlled by MIDI (any of them except digital audio tracks).

Note:  If there is no sound from GarageBand when playing the instrument, then
(a) check your volume level - GarageBand often resets the volume for the latest device connected,
(b) wait - sometimes it takes a while for everything to connect internallly,
(c) unplug and replug the Camera Connection Kit and wait again,  

If no success, double check all steps above.  MIDI devices can control iPad instruments in GarageBand and in many other sound apps - but try GarageBand first.

One last thought:  some Camera Connection Kits have USB Audio out, and so the iPad audio is sometimes directed to that output instead.  Be sure to listen for the sound where it is being directed.

Kendall K
Fifty-nifty states with flags - Developed by Kendall
Patriotic Presentation - Developed by Kendall
Contact Kendall for more info.


Steven R
Little Kids Rock:  http://www.littlekidsrock.org
This is an “up-and-coming" movement that is having a tremendous impact on music education across the nation.  I fully expect there to be an increasing influence from this group in years to come.  

Quaver Music - https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx
Quaver has a lot to offer. On their web site, they have free games that students can play.  It’s worth the time to explore!


Tammy Folstad
Plickers Web Site:  https://www.plickers.com
Download Plickers for iPad:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plickers/id701184049?mt=8
Plickers - lets you do quizzes and get immediate feedback from each member of the class.  That and Kahoot.it (demonstrated by Nadine) provide two great polling options for students.  Both permit formative assessment where the teacher may change the direction and focus of the class based on student performance and understanding, and summative assessment with a high degree of accountability for each student.  Plickers only requires one iPad for scanning student responses, but you do have to print and/or laminate numerous response cards.


Nadine J
Kahoot.it has many uses in the classroom, and your example of a quizz on Sing, Sing, Sing was excellent!  That, and Plickers (demonstrated by Tammy) provide two excellent polling options for students.  Kahoot it requires an iPad for each student, but you do not have to laminate and distribute laminated response cards.


Robin H
Jazzy Day:  $4.99 iPad App - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jazzy-day-music-education/id493451508?mt=8
A great animated storybook with listening examples explaining the elements of jazz.

Sinfini:  
A web site about classical music.
https://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk
Check out their many cartoon versions of famous operas.
https://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk/search?q=Opera+Strip&p=2


Eli R
Circle game greeting with Sibelius connection.  Contact Eli for more info.

Loopy - iPad App - $3.99 - Records loops and lets you build a composition with many different layers.
Download on the iTunes Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/loopy-hd/id467923185?mt=8
See Jimmy Kimmel and Billy Joel using Loopy to perform, The Lion Sleeps Tonight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU-eAzNp5Hw

Similar to Everyday Looper - iPad App -
Download on the iTunes Store - $5.99
Download on the iTunes Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-looper/id333298831?mt=8
Mario Demo with Everyday Looper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWmhk8sxMy0


Shannon G
Creative iMovie trailer (Corn Maze) was a lot of fun and shows some wonderful creativity.  Contact Shannon for more information.


Randy A
SmartBoard options - contact Randy for more info.

Quizlet - Great web site for creating quizzes, flashcards, and games for free.
https://quizlet.com


Carol C
Snakes and Ladders -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=331a07a5-2dd1-4ded-a665-dcedaada88d6
4/4 Shuffle -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=415e8b95-bb17-4fc7-94c4-4c97d30cd5e1
Carnival of the Animals -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=e943382e-15a4-4e3e-83b0-2dcd0bf05a48
Sing, Talk, Whisper, Yell -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=91c1014c-2fbe-4b41-bcb8-4d1f24b271f8
What Do You See/What Do You Hear -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=84e2c88a-3e53-46e8-b8f0-277e68543683
Fly Swatter Template -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=700751ab-9bbe-43c7-ab2d-25b74ae0bbe5
Rhythm Koosh Ball -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=f085f92c-95d0-408b-9085-39aa4a41d2ee
18 New Musical Activities -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=97b66bac-35ef-4499-aa71-8a9bb0cf8a6f
And more - contact Carol for more information


Joe S
Backup and restore your iPad:
A YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/U3AitRBkDec

Backup and restore your computer using Time Machine
Apple Tutorial:  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250
Restore your entire system using Time Machine: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18848?locale=en_US

Backup and restore your computer using CarbonCopy Cloner or alternatives to Time Machine:
The advantage of backing up with Carbon Copy Cloner is that your backup is immediately bootable on a new computer (usually), whereas time machine usually requires an afternoon for a restore.
Read this:  http://features.en.softonic.com/3-alternatives-to-time-machine
Download CarbonCopy Cloner:  http://bombich.com/


Caroline S
iMovie Trailers
Creating an iMovie Trailer:  https://support.apple.com/kb/PH14711?locale=en_US


Mary J
Tips for using MusicFirst:
    Create one class per grade for easier use of the system
    Attach lessons to specific parts of the Focus on Sound.
See links at floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015 under MusicFirst.
Demo: https://demo.musicfirstclassroom.com
Codes for demo (use within 2 weeks): 


Mary Lou C
Sushi Monster - Math Software with Music - free iPad App.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sushi-monster/id512651258?mt=8
Rhythm Trainer - free iPad App.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/rhythm-trainer-plus/id494119881?mt=8


Debbie F
Recording Class Raps with GarageBand - Contact Debbie for more info.
Online lesson planning made easy:  planbook.com


Kay M
Smart Notebook - How to attach sounds
Contact Kay for more information.


Amy F
Smart Notebook - How to attach sounds
NoteFunction - Developed by Amy
Reading Rhythm and Solfege - Developed by Amy
Contact Amy for more information.


Crystal B
Smart Notebook
First and Second Grade Notebooks - Developed by Crystal.
Contact Crystal for more information.


Jim S
Rhythm Cats - Perform and assess rhythms
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-cat-lite-hd-learn-to/id505012140?mt=8

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Facebook Pages to Join

iPads in music education
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iPadsInMusicEducation/

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Other iPad Apps to Consider
TinyScan (Take a photo and save and share a PDF - There is a free version and a $4.99 pro version.)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinyscan-pdf-scanner-to-scan/id595563753?mt=8

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SmartMusic

Download: smartmusic.com
Choral Curriculum: floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/smartmusic3.txt
Codes: floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/smartmusic2.pdf
Code Instructions: floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/smartmusic1.pdf
Demo runs full features for four days after activation.

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MusicFirst

Demo: https://demo.musicfirstclassroom.com

NoteFlight: noteflight.com
Soundation: soundation.com
SightReadingFactory Demo: sightreadingfactory.com
PracticeFirst: musicfirst.com/practicefirst-demo
Codes for demo: 
https://demo.musicfirstclassroom.com
pcsbteacher, pcsbteacher
pcsbstudent1, pcsbstudent1 (through 20)
Demo runs full access for two weeks beginning June 15.

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SmartBoard Notebook

Smart Notebook Express
Online Notebook player
Open and play existing Notebook files without installing Notebook on your computer.

SmartExchange
Download Notebook templates for SmartBoard from their database of shared files.

Jeopardy - download the game

Connect Four - download the game

Classroom Feud - download the game

Dr. Jean's Songs - download the lyrics and songs (including 50 state song with map)

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Sharing a Folder on Microsoft One Drive:

Instructions