Let's keep it simple - what is the one thing that a beginner training course for educators needs? Sound off!
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A hands on opportunity to use the devices. Examples of ways that the devices can be used at all stages of the SAMR spectrum to start the imagination firing.

aha, thats two Kate - but both brilliant, ta.

Basic tips and tricks (how to find out the things on your iPad, that nobody ever tells you!

Kate took mine, but how about tips on how to use most effectively with kids.

I agree with all the above. I'd add typing tips and tricks to help people be more efficient on the iPad

They need a reason to connect iPads to their current teaching teaching practices. Without purpose many will not apply their learning.

Solid examples of work created by (& possibly demonstrated by) students, & lessons (etc) created by educators.

Experience sending/receiving, creating, and collaborating on content, so they don't fall back to consumer device driven teaching. Also encourage they get/bring their own device, or have one available. I ran a 20 person iPad workshop for Government earlier this year, 1 person brought a Tablet, and no I'm not joking! So device in hands as mentioned earlier a must.

I think one of the most important things is to go through how to navigate the App Store & download new apps.

Set an activity where everyone goes and grabs a free app from the top 50 list (or education category), plays with it for 10 minutes, and then do a quick 1min lightning round-table with what people downloaded and what they think of the app.

If people are comfortable with that, then they'll be more inclined to explore & try new apps in future.

To cover something that hasn't been dealt with so far: defining and explaining the "sync" concept and iCloud. I have heard so many users (education or not) complain about having trouble with this - from never having backed up, and thus losing everything when their phone/pad packs it in, through to those who lose their device and haven't set up Find my iPhone, through to those who don't realise that they can set up their PC to maintain consistent content. Understanding what SYNC means, and how to do it, is a lifesaver!

Some quick wins and scaffolded learning opportunities. I find that often teachers get overwhelmed when you immediately show them 10 redefinition level activities. Show them one of each and let them work their way up. I was talking to Dr. Puentedura about this and he suggested this tactic.

Also, what should be bought with a $20 iTunes card;
a) if iPad used predominantly by teacher, or
b) if iPad used solely by students.
PS $20 card should be part of PD & loaded at the outset

Ta everyone - these inputs have been great - things that I hadn't considered but need to. Feel free to invite other iPad using educators also :)