Moving apps, Deleting apps, and Creating folders

It is important to understand how to organize the apps on your iPad. The following steps will explain the process for moving apps and creating folders. Tip: Organizing apps on the home page, on the dock and into folders helps students stay access your essential apps and remain on task. (See #1 app)

Moving apps

  1. To move an app, press and hold the app icon with your finger until the app begins to wiggle. (tip:This gesture is called a "long press" and is also used to select text for copy and paste)
  2. While the app is wiggling drag the app with your finger to a new location on the screen or drag the app to the edge of the screen to move the app to a new page.
  3. You can also drag an app to the "dock" on bottom of the iPad screen. Apps on the "dock" are visible on every screen. (tip:Use the dock to keep the most important apps easily accessible.)
  4. Click on the home button to stop the apps from wiggling.

Deleting apps

  1. To delete an app or "web app" repeat the step for moving an app by pressing and holding an app until it begins to wiggle.
  2. A small "x" appears in the top left corner of the app.
  3. Press the "x" to delete the app
  4. A dialogue box will appear asking you to confirm that you wish to delete the app.
  5. Click on the home button to stop the apps from wiggling. 

Tip 1: When you delete an app it is not deleted from your iTunes account and can be re-downloaded from the Apps Store at any time. This includes apps that were paid for.
Tip 2: You can block students from accidentally deleting apps by going to the settings app, then selecting "general" and "restrictions".

Creating Folders

  1. To create a folder repeat the step for moving an app by pressing and holding an app until it begins to wiggle.
  2. A folder is automatically created when you drag one app on top of another app.
  3. A folder name will be generated by the iPad based on the relationship between the apps (e.g. games, education, etc.). You can rename the folder by pressing your finger on folder title. (tip: The iPad keyboard will automatically appear any time you press on a text field)
  4. Click on the home button to stop the apps from wiggling.