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One of the best kept secrets of the iTunes store is that there is a web page for every app called the iTunes preview. This means that instead of using iTunes, or the iTunes app to search the store,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Antwon Lincoln Nov 20, 2010.
I'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?
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Meg Wilson (@iPodsibilities) and I were exchange thoughts recently about syncing and the new Volume Purchase plan and I had some thoughts that didn't quite fit into a twitter post so I thought I'd…Continue
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Jim Siegl replied to SMeech's discussion What apps would your district pay for if the subscriptions went to "Site Licenses"?
Antwon Lincoln replied to Jim Siegl's discussion Using Google to Search the App Store"Good to know this. I still find the app store overwhelming to search out the best apps for schools. Must be a better way."
Jim Siegl posted a discussionUsing Google to Search the App Store
One of the best kept secrets of the iTunes store is that there is a web page for every app called the iTunes preview. This means that instead of using iTunes, or the iTunes app to search the store, you can use Google. Here are a few quick tips for using Google to search the App Store.Screen Shot of The iTunes Preview pageSearch for Video Out appsGoogle Search String: VGA site:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/URL with Search embedded:…See More
Jim Siegl replied to SMeech's discussion What are your thoughts on the Volume Purchase Program for App Purchases?"One glitch that has come up during creating Program Facilitator accounts is that the instructions say to create a new Apple ID .
When I did that, and submitted that ID using a different email address than my existing (Authorized Purchaser) account,…"
SMeech replied to Jim Siegl's discussion I'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?"Each device does not have to have its own account. Once the apps are purchased through the VPP store, Apple provides you with as many codes as you purchase. You can actually use just one code in iTunes, and then distribute them to as many devices as…"
SMeech replied to Jim Siegl's discussion I'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?"I am convinced that the process for setting up the accounts should mirror the way they are distributed. Ok, this is answer from Captain Obvious probably. What I mean is that it all depends on where the machines are going and how often they will be…"
Jim Siegl replied to Jim Siegl's discussion I'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?"Judith,
Yes, one of the options is that you can sync "N" number of devices to the same iTunes account up to the number of copies of the app you have purchased (it is one of 3 options-see the wiki for more details. I suggested the…"
Meg Wilson replied to Jim Siegl's discussion I'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?"Jim, thank you for sharing this information. It's a great idea... Your efforts are REALLY appreciated!"
Jim Siegl replied to SMeech's discussion What apps would your district pay for if the subscriptions went to "Site Licenses"?"If anyone want a higher rez version of the graphic, or the Visio to improve on they are attached, feel free to use. Creative Commons 3 Remix/Attribution Lisc."
SMeech replied to Jim Siegl's discussion I'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?"I hope that solution works for you. The problem that I have is that we can't have a solution like this for schools that have a lot more than 15 devices. Can we? Come on Apple!"
Jim Siegl posted a discussionI'm looking at syncing 15 iPads in district. My question-run off 3 accounts? or have district buy in bulk & give out codes?
Meg Wilson (@iPodsibilities) and I were exchange thoughts recently about syncing and the new Volume Purchase plan and I had some thoughts that didn't quite fit into a twitter post so I thought I'd add them here.Unfortunately, it seems like the new Volume purchase plan (VPP) makes it clear that that is how schools buy apps, and that the consumer "rule of 5" (activate on up to five devices) does not apply-so this looks like a VPP scenario. If all 15 were to be used by teacher, I'd go with 15…See More
Jim Siegl replied to SMeech's discussion What apps would your district pay for if the subscriptions went to "Site Licenses"?"Scott/Tony,
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad it will be of use. It looks like a dance class diagram--since we are all trying to figure out the "VPP Two-Step".
Jim"
Jim Siegl replied to SMeech's discussion What apps would your district pay for if the subscriptions went to "Site Licenses"?"Here is my take on a graphic to explain the Volume Program and the options for syncing/activating apps
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Jim Siegl replied to SMeech's discussion What apps would your district pay for if the subscriptions went to "Site Licenses"?"I think that the Volume license program does cover the option that he is looking for (other than perhaps an implied desire for better app manaement e.g. pushing out apps )
The statement in the T & C should be fine
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