How to Add New Life to an Old iPad

Guide to Renewing & Reusing Old iPads

In this course, you'll learn:

  • How to find what iPad model you have
  • Steps to revive an old iPad
  • Ways to extend your old iPad’s life
  • Clever techniques for finding apps that work


Your Instructor


Dr. Andy Brovey
Dr. Andy Brovey

Hi! I'm Andy Brovey. I've been helping educators make sense and make use of computer technology for 30 years. In 2007, Apple Inc. recognized my work and named me an Apple Distinguished Educator.

It's hard to believe it was 10 years ago when Steve Jobs first announced the new Apple tablet computer called the iPad. A few months later, I got my first iPad and created the iPad Academy website to help others learn more about Apple's marvelous tablet. Since then, Apple has sold over 375 million iPads in 15 different versions. This means there are millions of old models still in circulation. Most of them still usable. This course will show you how to make the most of that old iPad.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome Everyone!
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  The iPad - One to Four and More
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  Renewing An Old iPad
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This is a completely self-paced online course. You decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you want - across any and all devices you own.
What if I find things that aren't clear to me?
I've included a comments section for each lesson. Use a comment to get in touch. I'll try to clarify and improve that part.
Why are you offering this course?
Millions of old iPads are lying dormant in a drawer or on a shelf. This course will play a small part in making these iPads useful again. Right now, due to the pandemic, there are many people struggling to get online and keep in touch. Many adults are looking for a device they can use to work from home, or to hold remote visits with family and friends. Parents and other caregivers are trying to provide a device children can use to do schoolwork at home. Or just for play or fun. An old iPad could help.
What's the cost?
$49. Use coupon code GET10OFF until OCT 31 - $39.

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