How to Connect an iPad to the Internet Without Wifi

You and your student get out to the community. You start your lesson. They are going to travel a route using their iPod or iPad, just like you practiced at their school. Only this time, they are going to actually travel the route and use the iPod/iPad at the same time! 

They are ready. 

YOU are ready. 

But the device? It won't work. You can't get the map to pull up out in the community because there is no wifi. 

Now what?! 

You change your lesson plan, of course. But, you didn't have to go through that strife to begin with. 

Instead of having to change your plans, there are ways to connect your iPad to the internet without wifi and use it out in the community. 

What you need to connect an iPad to internet without wifi

You will need your iPad, a device with wifi, and a little know-how. If you provide the device, I will show you how to connect an iPad to internet without wifi. 

Materials needed to connect an iPad to the internet without wifi:

1. A device with wifi that has a personal hot spot. This can be the instructor's phone or a personal hot spot device. 

2. The device. These instructions also go for an iPod or any device that does not have data. You can use an iOS phone or an Android phone to do the same thing.

How to connect an iPad to the Internet without Wifi, Step by Step instructions:

1. Turn on both devices. 

2. On your wifi-device, turn on the personal hot spot. 

3. Connect the iPod/iPad to the personal hot spot. 

4. BAM! You should be able to use the iPod/iPad out in the community. 

This will use the data from the wifi-device. I would make sure that the wifi-device has a data plan that can withstand the data needs of the instruction. 

I know that is a super simple overview. For more information, watch this clip that explains it all in detail.

Have you connected an iPad or other device to the internet without wifi while on a lesson? Tell us about it below!

All the best,

Kassy