iPad as Bible Study presentation tool

I have just ordered an iPad 64gig WiFi. I am hoping to use it for leading Bible Studies, instead of having printed notes and several Bible versions open on the table.

Does anyone already use an iPad for this kind of thing?
Are there any issues I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance.

Every blessing

Alan

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Friedrich

Are there any issues I should be aware of?

YES. you are making me jealous.

Friedrich

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/201629#Comment_201629

Are there any issues I should be aware of?

YES. you are making me jealous.

actually, I was wondering: are you getting the 64 to download all your resources? I had considered the 8 GB (still a pipe dream for me) just because I thought that could handle the few i really would NEED offline, and many places where I do bible study have wireless anyway. Save a few hundred.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/201632#Comment_201632

16GB is more than enough if you don't put music, photos, and videos on it.

Look for the iPad being on sale around the holiday season... they were on sale on Black Friday in the US.

Daniel Lee

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/201632#Comment_201632

Are there any issues I should be aware of?

YES. you are making me jealous.

actually, I was wondering: are you getting the 64 to download all your resources? I had considered the 8 GB (still a pipe dream for me) just because I thought that could handle the few i really would NEED offline, and many places where I do bible study have wireless anyway. Save a few hundred.

Furthermore, it will take you quite a while to download all your resources (because you have to select a title, then choose "use offline" then go back, repeat x the # of resources you want to download. Perhaps this will change at some point but right now it's rather time consuming (not a complaint, just an observation; there are obviously pros and cons to this method).

Alan Macgregor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/201632#Comment_201632

Dan

I'm only able to buy it because of both my new and old congregations' generous gifts to me. [:D]

I decided to go for the 64 gig because you can never have too much storage capacity. I want to have as many resources as possible, though I'm aware that there are licensing issues with some Bible versions at the moment. (Frankly, over the years I have bought at least 20 different print versions of the NIV - Anglicised, 2 electronic Logos versions, 1 electronic Laridian version for Palm. I suppose I'm prepared to fork out for a Logos iPad version if it's the only way that Bob can get it licensed for iPad.)

Every blessing

Alan

Gary Butner, Th.D.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/201640#Comment_201640

I decided to go for the 64 gig because you can never have too much storage capacity. I want to have as many resources as possible, though I'm aware that there are licensing issues with some Bible versions at the moment. (Frankly, over the years I have bought at least 20 different print versions of the NIV - Anglicised, 2 electronic Logos versions, 1 electronic Laridian version for Palm. I suppose I'm prepared to fork out for a Logos iPad version if it's the only way that Bob can get it licensed for iPad.)

Alan, since you already have Laradin, you can use it on the iPad..

Alan Macgregor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/201720#Comment_201720

Alan, since you already have Laradin, you can use it on the iPad..

Thanks for that info. [:D]

Donald G. Fisher

Alan,

I am curious to know in what manner you will use the iPad for leading Bible studies. Will you turn word (or any doc) files into a PDF and use it as you would "paper notes"? Although I use the NIV as my primary version, I am not adverse to using the NASB or ESV or even the NET. The techno rumor mill is that the iPad 2.0 will appear sometime this Spring. New improvements include a webcam and other hardware that holds no appeal to me. Perhaps the current iPads will see a nice drop in price?

I am using a netbook for Sunday school since I can connect a data projector for powerpoint, short video clips, etc... The iPad would be a nicer tool to use but I am not totally sure that it will have all of the capabilites I currently need.

Blessings,

Don

Alan Macgregor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/202038#Comment_202038

I am curious to know in what manner you will use the iPad for leading Bible studies. Will you turn word (or any doc) files into a PDF and use it as you would "paper notes"?

I haven't got the iPad yet, it should arrive next week from Apple UK's online store.

I'll probably use PDF and also the Logos iPad app in conjunction. I suppose you could describe my interest in it as a super e-Reader. I'm not bothered with any multimedia functions.

Every blessing

Alan

Robert Mullen

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/202038#Comment_202038

Alan,

I am curious to know in what manner you will use the iPad for leading Bible studies. Will you turn word (or any doc) files into a PDF and use it as you would "paper notes"? Although I use the NIV as my primary version, I am not adverse to using the NASB or ESV or even the NET. The techno rumor mill is that the iPad 2.0 will appear sometime this Spring. New improvements include a webcam and other hardware that holds no appeal to me. Perhaps the current iPads will see a nice drop in price?

I am using a netbook for Sunday school since I can connect a data projector for powerpoint, short video clips, etc... The iPad would be a nicer tool to use but I am not totally sure that it will have all of the capabilites I currently need.

Blessings,

Don

You can connect a projector to your iPad too. Application support is a little limited by Keynote and most video programs work. I use Microvision's PICO projector to do this at work but so far have not done it in a church setting.

Donald G. Fisher

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/202229#Comment_202229

Robert,

Thanks for the reply. I was wondering about the quality of turning a power point presentation into a PDF and then projecting it. Is there any major loss on quality or whatever? Currently I have my netbook across the room and use a remote mouse which has been working great. I am currently teaching The Theology Program and the material has been fantastic.

Since where I stand is not located near the cable for the projector, is there a way to remotely control flipping pages on the iPad while teaching? This is being done in a room larger than a standard classroom but not even close to the size of a church audotorium. I am hoping for some major price droppage (doubtful but hoping) when the newer iPad 2.0 comes out. Since I know what I am looking for hardware wise, the original iPad fits that fine. I am not in the need of dual camera lenses, or even one for that matter. If Logos didn't have an iPad app, I wouldn't consider getting one. Already having an iPhone, however, I have a very good idea on what I can do with the iPad.

Cool blessings from Maine,

Don

Alan Macgregor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/202373#Comment_202373

If Logos didn't have an iPad app, I wouldn't consider getting one.

Absolutely! I only moved to Mac last year after Logos launched their Logos for Mac 1. If it weren't for ministry uses, I wouldn't even have a computer!

Alan Macgregor

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/202418#Comment_202418

Used iPad WiFi for leading Bible Study on 2 occasions this week. [:)]

Prepared notes using iMac – Clippings in Logos exported into Word.
Then, edited and formatted there before creating PDF and saving file to Dropbox.
Opened Dropbox in iPad to access file, so I could use it in church which doesn't have internet connection.
Used iPad Dropbox and Logos app for Bible to lead Bible Study.

Results: –

saved paper in printing file.
saved lugging BHS/NA27 + NLT + ESV

Conclusion:- iPad in Bible Study rocks! [:D]

[H]

skymom26

I teach an adult Sunday School and also a weekly Bible Study. I use my Ipad for both of these. SS lessons are done in a power point. For this I find it easier to do my preparation on my laptop in keynote and then email it to my ipad. Depending on your method of teaching and leadership as to how you go about preparing for an event, etc. etc.

It is wide open and a great tool!

JOY,

Martha Yount (MY)