iPod

using iPods in the classroom promotes interactive learning and more effective learning This article mentions many success stories of educatiors using ipods in their classrooms. The author also discusses the possibility of being on the edge of an electronic gadget revolution that could have some major benefits to student learning. iPods in the classroom - iLearn magazine This website is actually an online interactive magazine. It discusses the various iPod models and helps you decide which would be the best fit for your classroom. It also discusses the various ways you can use the iPods for educational purposes. One of the best features the magazine offers is a list of the best FREE applications available on the iPod organized by classroom subjects. COEDU Spotlight: Using iPods in the classroom This article is from the University of South Florida's College of Education. It discusses a college education student who designed a way for special education students to take their tests with the rest of the classroom instead of being pulled out of the classroom to have the tests read to them. It allows students to listen to the test questions at their own pace and repeat the questions as many times as necessary. iPod touch. Touching student lives in the classroom. This website is a collection of ways educators can use the iPod touch creatively and easily with their students. The list is designed to show what is possible using the iPod touch.
 * Assignment # 1 -** **__5 Wesites or articles that discuss the use of iPods in the classroom__** iPods in the classroom This article is a question and answer from an Orange County technology coordinator. The article elaborates about the educational possibilities and innovative ways to use ipods in the classroom.

**Assignment # 2 - __2 Free podcasts__**

__ Podcast for me__ - Bob & Brian - 102.9 The Hog [] I listen to Bob and Brian's morning radio show, on 102.9 fm, every morning. The Bob and Brian podcasts are various clips from their morning show.

__Podcast for my classroom__ - Storynory - Stories for Kids [] During the last week of school I showed my students this podcast, but didn't get a chance to play an entire audio story. I previewed the "Dido and Aeneas" story and they were immediately shocked that these were offered for free. I had many students come back in those last days and tell me that they had gone home and listended to many of the stories and shared with me some of their favorites.


 * Assignment # 3 - __10 applications__ **

__5 personal:__

[|Fling] An awesome puzzle game. Each puzzle has a single unique solution and is solved by simply flinging (pushing) the furballs, and watching them bump each other off the edge of the screen until only one is left. [|Snood] My favorite college computer game. Now available on the iPod touch. Save the Snoods by grouping 3 or more of the same kind together. Directv I use this app when I forget to record a television program and I am not at home. It happens a lot. Blockbuster I use this app to add and remove movies from my Blockbuster by mail account. I just recently found this app and can't wait to use it. Blocks Classic A very easy and addictive game. I used to play it on my graphing calculator in high school. Use the paddle and the ball to break all of the bricks.

__5 educational:__

Blackboard Mobile I can use this app to access and update Blackboard courses that I have created and interact with students by posting comments. Timestables Timestables has several learning tools including a 12x12 math grid, flashcards, drill modes, and score tracking for multiple players. This program can be used for basic skill reinforcement for students who are struggling or as a replacement for paper and pencil timed tests. Math Drills Lite The program allows a single student to learn basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. I would use this app during math work time as an incentive. Star Walk Star Walk is your personal planetarium that can answer all of your stargazing questions. Can be used during my space unit in science. The Planets The program gives the user instant access to everything there is to know about the planets and the solar system. Can be used durng my space unit in science.


 * Assignment # 4 - __2 Podcasts__ **

__Teacher created podcast: media type="file" key="Kimmel News Audio File.m4a" width="300" height="50"__ Classroom News Weekly Report

__Student created podcast: media type="file" key="Gabe_reading_poetry.mp3" width="240" height="20"__ Student Reading Poetry


 * Assignment # 5 - __Reflection on using the ipod__ **

__iPod Classroom Use__ I had the opportunity of having a mobile cart with 30 iPod touches and 1 iPad in my classroom for a 2 hour time period near the end of the school year. Our district purchased this cart with the intention of deciding if iPods are useful and necessary in the classroom in the near future. My school does not have wireless internet, yet, and without a wireless connection I feel the iPod touches would not be used to their full potential. Most of the applications that could be used in the classroom are games; because of this I would, the majority of the time, only use an iPod touch as an incentive or reward. The voice memo feature is excellent, and I would like to create audio podcasts that I can post to my classroom website, and maybe have students create podcasts as well. Children are excited when any technology is introduced and used in the classroom, and I know they would be excited about using an iPod, I would just want the technology to be used in the best and most productive way.

__iPod Personal Use__ I use my iPod touch and iPod video multiple times every day. I use my iPod touch for quick internet access, gaming, and occasionally for listening to songs. I use my iPod video for listening to songs while exercising and occasionally in the car. The iPod touch is definitely my preferred iPod. I love being able to download and search for new applications. The possibilites are endless.

**Assignment # 6 - __Youtube video about using iPods in the classroom__** This is a how-to guide for setting up a classroom response system, using the iPod touch, in your classroom. The video takes you through the process from start to finish, from the teacher creating the quiz, to students using their iPod touch to take the quiz, to the teacher presenting the classroom results immediately. There must be a wireless internet connection. What an amazing way to assess student learning!

iPod Touch: Classroom Response System Click the link to the left or the play button below.

media type="youtube" key="6VJ1qFcayS8" height="385" width="640" Assignment # 7 - __Audiobooks for the iPod__ **

AudioBooksForFree.com This website offers hundreds of audio books for free. The majority of the books offered are classics. Also, the free version of the books have very poor audio quality, but still understandable. The price goes up as the quality of the audio improves.


 * Assignment # 8 - __iTunes U Movie__ **

Teaching Place Value This vodcast presents a very hands-on lesson about place value. Students work in a variety of ways including individual, partner, and group activities. Students use whiteboards for individual sharing, they are called to the board for demonstration of understanding, they are called on individually by the teacher while the whole group listens, students are paired up into groups for exploration using hands-on manipulatives, and the groups of students also quiz each other taking turns being the "teacher."