iPads for Teaching and Learning
Fairfield University leases iPads for use by full-time faculty members. Academic Computing manages the leased iPads as well as several owned iPads that can be loaned out to adjunct faculty members each semester. If you are interested in using an iPad for teaching, please contact academiccomputing@fairfield.edu.
If you've picked up your University iPad and need to set it up, see the instructions below. Otherwise, take a look at our iPad resources and FAQs.
iPad Agreement Forms
During the process of picking up and setting up your University Managed iPad, you will be asked to sign an agreement form outlining the responsibilities of both ITS and yourself in relation to the loan. A copy of the agreement will be emailed to you after completing the form. You can review the agreement below:
University Owned iPad Loan Agreement Form for Bellarmine Students
University Owned iPad Loan Agreement Form for Non-Bellarmine Students
Setting Up Your University Managed iPad
Please follow the steps below to set up your University Managed iPad.
Turn iPad On
Select Language
Select Country
(Preference) Appearance.
Quick Start
Option 1: If you an older iPad, you can use Quick Start by following the prompts on the screen.
Data & Privacy. Choose Continue.
Terms and Conditions. Choose Agree to continue.
Make this your New iPad.
Choose Continue to restore the data and settings from your older device's last iCloud backup OR
Choose Customize and select Don't Transfer Anything to set this up as a new iPad
Remote Management.
Tap Enroll this iPadĀ
Enter your NetID and Password (do not includeĀ @fairfield.edu)
The configuration may take a few minutes to complete.
Option 2: To set up the iPad without another device, select Set Up Without Another Device
Choose a Wi-Fi Network
If you are faculty or staff and setting up on campus: FacStaff-S Password: Fairfield
If you are a student and setting up on campus: StudentĀ Password: Fairfield
Data & Privacy. Choose Continue.
Transfer Your Apps & Data.
Choose Restore from iCloud Back to restore from a previous back up. If you choose this option, your set up will be complete after the Remote Management.
Choose Don't Transfer Anything to set this up as a new iPad
Remote Management.
Tap Enroll this iPadĀ
Enter your NetID and Password (do not includeĀ @fairfield.edu)
The configuration may take a few minutes to complete.
(Optional) Touch ID. Set up Touch ID or Set Up Later
Create an iPad Passcode. Your passcode can be letters, numbers, or a combination of the two.
Apple ID. Enter your Apple ID.
If you do not remember your Apple ID or do not have one, choose Forgot Password or Don't Have an Apple ID. You will not be able to install any applications with an Apple ID.
(Recommended) Update Your iPad Automatically.
(Optional) Location Services.
(Optional) Screen Time.
(Preference) Light or Dark Display.
Welcome to iPad. Select Get Started.
If you are on campus, please see Faculty, Staff, and Student Mobile Device Network Registration InstructionsĀ for Registering to the network. If you are home, feel free to get started using your new iPad!
Setting Up Email
Settings
Scroll down on left to Mail
Tap Accounts
Faculty, choose Exchange. Students, choose Gmail.
Tap Account
Enter your NetID Password
Hit Done in top right
Setting up Blackboard and Safari (Faculty and Students)
Open Self Service and install Blackboard
Follow the prompts to sign into Blackboard
Close the app and go to the iPad Settings
Scroll down and tap on Safari
Scroll down to Privacy & Security
Toggle OFF "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking"
On the main settings menu, scroll down to Blackboard
Toggle ON "Allow Cross-Site Tracking"
Sign the iPad Agreement Form
Now that your iPad is set up, please open the link titled iPad Agreement Form on your iPad apps. Read the agreement form carefully, and if you have any questions or concerns please email academiccomputing@fairfield.edu.
Using the iPad in Class? Check Your Settings!
Keep Display on During Class
Open Settings
Tap Display & Brightness
Tap Auto-Lock and set it to Never
Turn OFF iPhone Notifications
If you have an iPhone, you'll want to turn off notifications for FaceTime and iMessage.
Open Settings
Tap Notifications
On the right, tap Facetime
Toggle Allow Notifications to off
Select Notifications to return to the main menu
On the right, tap Messages
Toggle Allow Notifications to off
Installing iPad Applications
JAMF Self-Service
Academic Computing uses JAMF Self Service to curate a list of recommend apps (some free, some licensed through Fairfield University). You can download any apps included in the JAMF Self-Service app.
App Store
For apps that are not included the JAMF Self Service app, you can download or buy through the App Store. You may request that Fairfield University pay for educational Apps to support your teaching by emailingĀ academiccomputing@fairfield.edu. Apps that are under $30 will typically be approved within one business day. Apps over $30 may require additional explanation or justification.
In-App Purchases' cannot be covered by the university. Although listed as Free in the App Store, some Apps have features that can only be unlocked from within the App itself, post-download. Apple does not offer Academic Computing a method for making these In-App Purchases, therefore faculty must pay for them on their own.
Open the App Store
Tap Search in the bottom right
Tap the search box at the top of the screen
Type in the app name and hit Go on the keyboard or choose an option from the dropdown that appears
When you have located the app, choose Get or Buy if it is not a free app.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm new to iPads. Do you have any tips to get comfortable?
iPads are amazingly intuitive devices, and if you've used an iPhone (or even an Android phone) you probably have a pretty good idea of how they work. However, they are somewhat different than traditional computers with full operating systems like Windows and Mac OS. It will take a little time to get used to working on an iPad, but if you keep these few technical tips in mind, you may save yourself time and frustration.
How do I update my iPad?
When you update to the latest version of iPadOS, your data and settings remain unchanged.Ā Before you update, set up iPad to back up automatically, or back up your iPad manually.
More information and up to date steps can be found at Apple Support: Update iPadOS.
How do I present a PowerPoint from my iPad?
While computers are still the best place to create and edit PowerPoint presentations, you can present them easily enough using your iPad's Microsoft PowerPoint App. This guide will show how to present presentations you have saved to your Fairfield Dropbox or OneDrive account.
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Contact the ITS Help Desk in the Library Room 230 or at (203) 254-4069 for assistance.