How do I set up a set of 8 iPads for school use?

I am setting up 8 iPads for a school using a Macbook to manage them. I have been advised that the bet way to do this is to use Configurator for settings etc and iTunes for managing apps. Could anyone provide a walkthrough guide as to how to use these two programs together successfully. Can it be done or am I better to stick to iTunes only? I am happy for the same content to be replicated on each iPad.
Many thanks to anyone who can provide a solution.

Excellent guide. See announcment post -- https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4256735?tstart=0
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMBgyzONxcx6_FswgkW9XYLpA4oCt_2y1uw9ceMZ9F4/ edit?pli=1
IT Resources -- ios & OS X -- This is a fantastic web page. I like the education site over the business site.
View documentation, video tutorials, and web pages to help IT professionals develop and deploy education solutions.
http://www.apple.com/education/resources/information-technology.html
   business site is:
   http://www.apple.com/lae/ipad/business/resources/
good tips for initial deployment:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18942350#18942350
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3804209?tstart=0
Educational institutions in the USA can use the App Store Volume Purchase Program (VPP) to buy Apps.
https://support.assistiveware.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=54
There are three ownership models:
    *     Personal
    *     Institution
    *     Layered. combines personal & institution.
Watch this apple video on layered ownership. It education based, but that's OK.
http://www.apple.com/education/resources/videos/#ios-layered-ownership

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