Category Archives: Students

Anything relating to student devices

The MDS iPad App Portal – you’d be surprised at the tools you have available!

02/22/2024 tech

There are dozens upon dozens of apps you can download from the MDS App Portal. CLICK HERE to see the list, divided up by general categories.

[NOTE: You do have to be signed in to your MDS Google Account to view the info.]

If you are viewing this blog entry on the Tech website, you can click the “APP PORTAL” link, above.

Feel Free to download any of the apps you’d like to explore!

Have an app you don’t want anymore? Send a request to the iPad email, or to Mr. Rule to have it removed.

Want to see if your iPad has enough room? Call up Settings -> General -> About and look at iPad Storage. You should see a line telling you how much open storage you have available.

ADVICE: Leave at least 3gig open on your iPad. It will start misbehaving and causing you headaches if you don’t.

Essentials, iPads, Student, Students

Make SURE your notes are backing up from Notability to Drive

02/14/2024 tech

Following these instructions means you can access your Notability notes using any internet-connected device than can read PDF files.

Faculty, Faculty/Staff, iPads, Student, Students

Notability and Google Drive – the 2023 edition

09/26/2023 Tom Rule

It is CRITICAL that you have your Notability notes backing up to Drive, AND in the correct format. This lets you retrieve your Notes using ANY internet enabled device, and the Notes are backed up as you create each one.

Another advantage: If you delete a note from your iPad, it does NOT get deleted from Drive.

Here’s how to set this up:

Notes, Tips, Hints, & Answers