iBooks Author
from Start to Finish
@janiestach
@sarrasmith3
Janie Stach
Sarra Smith
Digital Coaches
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Software & App
iBooks Author
Software on Mac
Creator & Editor
iBooks
App on iPad
Reader
Installing iBooks Author
• Apple MenuApp Store
• Search “iBooks Author”
• Download and Install
iBooks Author Versions
v.1
• OS 10.7.2 or later
v.2
• OS 10.7.4 or later
• More template choices
• Portrait-only books
• Custom fonts
• Mathematical Expressions
iBooks Author Tour
• http://youtu.be/pr076C_ty_M
Work Flow
1. Plan your book
2. Choose a template
3. Add your content
4. Create glossary entries (optional)
5. Preview your book
6. Share your book
• http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2743
1. Plan your Book
• Organizing Chapters &
Sections
• Gathering resources (video,
pictures, text)
• Think through the saving
process
• Chapters and sections may
be copied and pasted to
create one book
2. Choose a Template
3. Add your Content
• Important to save all
pictures and resources
in one location
• Save project on
local/hard drive, not to
a network folder
Widgets
Quicktime Player
• Built in to OS
• Use to create video or audio
files
Math Equation Editor
• Daum Equation
Editor
• LaTex
• MathML
• InsertEquation
Custom Widgets
http://ibooksgenerator.com/
Custom Widgets
https://bookry.com/
4. Create Glossary Entries
• Replace filler text
• Right click on word
• CREATE GLOSSARY
TERM FROM
SELECTION
• Replace filler text with your
own definition
5. Preview your Book
• Click the PREVIEW button
• Connect an iPad to the
computer
• Note: There is a setting in
iTunes: Prevent iPads from
syncing automatically
6. Share your Book
• SHAREEXPORT
• Choose iBooks, PDF or
Text
• For student work, we
recommend this method
instead of submitting it
through the iBookstore
• SHARESEND VIA
MAILIBOOKS FOR
IPAD (must have mail client
set up)
Project file & iBooks file
• .IBA is the project
file on the computer
• .ibooks is the
completed iBook
file that must be
opened on the iPad
Class Book
goo.gl/nFtqN
Study Cards
• Highlight text in book
• Create study cards from
highlighted text and
glossary terms
How to Create a Blank Book
• http://youtu.be/akQprtIl6Sw
Free Templates
• https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/templates-foribooks-author/id527161787?mt=12
Professional Developer
Created Books
Edmodo
by Joseph Willman
HOTS Apps 4 HOTS
by Lisa Johnson & Yolanda Barker
Presentation and Resources
http://goo.gl/1JTFm
@janiestach
@sarrasmith3