Unit 1- Creating an apple ID for the whole school
The most important thing that you need to do to get started using apps is creating an Apple ID. this allows you to download apps from the App Store. This unit will help you with this process and help set up your school in Apple's Volume Purchase Program.
Apple's Volume Purchase Program (VPP) for Education is designed to makes it simple to find, buy, and distribute apps and books in bulk for your institution. Whether your school uses iPhone, iPad, or Mac—you can provide great content to your students, faculty, and staff with flexible and secure distribution options. You will be able to get special pricing for purchases of 20 apps or more through the VPP store.
VPP also allows developers to offer special pricing for education institutions. You can receive a 50% discount for app purchases of quantity 20 or more.
Activity for this unit
1. creating an apple ID If you're planning on creating the ID you're going to use in the VPP read the instructions below on choosing an ID.
2. If you created the ID correctly, you will be able to download apps from the app store.
3. Go to the app store and download iTunes U app
Getting started
This website gives many helpful hints and tips on how to use an iPad
Set up
You need to complete the online enrollment process on http://edu-vpp.apple.com and create a VPP account with Apple. Any K–12 institution is eligible to participate. Before enrolling, ensure that you are authorized to enroll as the Program Manager on behalf of your institution. The Program Manager is responsible for agreeing to the Volume Purchase Program terms and conditions and for setting up other accounts within your organization to purchase apps and books through the VPP store.
Next you will need to have an Apple ID for the school to use. You can use an existing Apple ID or create a new one. You cannot use commercial email accounts such as Yahoo, AOL, or Gmail.
Some examples can be:
tech@yourschoolname.edu
schoolname@yourschoolname.edu
teach@yourschoolname.edu
Set Up Once your Program Manager enrollment is complete, you’ll be given access to the Program Facilitator account management tool where you can create Program Facilitator accounts for your institution. Program Facilitators are individuals within your institution who are authorized by you to buy apps and books through the Volume Purchase Program store on behalf of your institution. You can create as many Program Facilitator accounts as you like. A large K–12 district may wish to have one or more Program Facilitator accounts per school or building. A large university may want to have one or more Program Facilitator accounts per department.
Select and Purchase Content The VPP store provides a streamlined purchasing process. Using the Program Facilitator Apple ID you created using the Program Facilitator account manager tool, log in to access the VPP store from a Mac or PC at vpp.itunes.apple.com. Note: Content can only be distributed to iTunes accounts in the same country where the app or book was purchased.
Step 1. Search for an app or book. Select media type iOS apps, Mac apps, or books to narrow your search options. You can also type the name of the content or copy and paste an iTunes link into the Search field to find specific content. Click the Category pull-down menu to find apps and books by category. Universal apps that work on both iPhone and iPad are identified with the universal badge.
Step 2. Enter the quantity. Once you’ve found the content you’re interested in, select the name in the search list, review the detail, and enter the quantity.
Step 3. Select distribution type. Select managed distribution to assign, revoke, and reassign apps to users through your MDM solution. Or select redeemable codes to download a spreadsheet of codes. Learn more in the “Distribute and Download” section of this guide.
Step 4. Enter payment and billing information. Complete your transaction with a Volume Voucher, credit card, PayPal in the United States, or ClickandBuy in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. You’ll receive a confirmation email from Apple telling you that your order has been processed.
Resources
Volume Purchase Program for Education website. Visit www.apple.com/education/it/vpp.
VPP terms and conditions. Visit www.apple.com/legal/itunes/volume/us/terms.html.
VPP support. Visit www.apple.com/support/itunes/vpp-edu.