Lock Screen. This indicates that the Home screen or Lock screen was displayed on your device. For example, the display was awakened by pressing the Home button or by a notification. ● If an app frequently wakes your display with notifications, you can turn off push notifications for the app in Settings > Notifications. Tap App and set Allow Notifications to Off. Myth – Turning off my iPad regularly is helpful for the battery. Turning off the iPad regularly actually wastes more of the battery. The power required to boot up (where you see the white screen and Apple logo) is much more than when the screen is turned off and the iPad simply needs to wake from sleep mode. Can I setup restrictions on the iPad? Setting restrictions on an iPad is possible and can allow you to place limits on what children can do on their iPad. While this is possible, if you choose to set restrictions it is important to consider the impact this may have at school. Some of the apps used at school require location services or the ability to record the screen of the iPad. If you choose to turn on restrictions, please ensure you check that all school required apps still function correctly. Common Sense Media – Internet Safety Tips ● All personal information is private and should not be shared online. ● Any photos or videos taken on your iPad must be appropriate and must be with the permission of the people/person in the images. ● Photos, videos or audio must not be taken at school without the permission of a teacher. ● Images and video of other people should not be uploaded to the internet without their permission. ● Any images taken at school must never be uploaded online in any circumstance. ● Always speak respectfully to others. ● Children should be taught to speak to their parent or guardian if they see or experience anything online that makes them feel uncomfortable. General Care at School and Home
