Ipod+Class

Ipod Class

=Assignment #1= Find 5 Websites that talk about using Ipods in the classroom

1. Using iPods in the Classroom Promotes Interactive Learning and More Effective Studying This article talked about the advancement of technology in schools. How many schools are recognizing the benefits of using technology like Ipods in the classrooms. The article talks about how teachers and school are finding different and creative ways to use these new technologies. More students were apt to use ipods for school because they could do it whenever and wherever they were and look cool doing it. The article also talks about how schools are coming up with ways of policing abuse of this new technologies as well.

2. Learning in Hand -- Ipod This is a resource page for educators for educational technology by Tony Vincent. The page is geared to offer free or inexpensive ways of engaging students using technology. It has great infromation and tools for teachers on using ipods in the classroom and creative lessons as well. It has a page where you can sign up for podcasts too.

3. IPods Fast Becoming New Teacher's Pet This was an article from the Washington Post by Fern Shen. Even though the article was written in 2005 I believe much of what she had to say still holds true. The article talks about how school are moving to a new technological age. She talks about how schools need to take advantage of ipods and other technology if they want to reach todays kids. She talks about many benefits of using podcasts in the classroom. From reaching a wider audience, to teaching a greater amount of subject areas, to reaching those busy parents that are always on the go.

4. Why an Ipod Touch in Education This a blog by Chris Webb which talks about why educators should use an ipod touch in the classroom. Th blog also gives you many links to other ipod sites. It also lists some apps that you could use on your touch for in the classroom.

5. The Ipod Touch Classroom Is a blog where teachers from all over the world can communicate and share ideas about ipods in ther classroom. Great site for educators to go to see what other teachers are doing with ipods in their classrooms.

=Assignment 2= Subscribe to a free podcast

1. Classroom podcast 60 Second Science [] 60 second science is a podcast where scientists provide a daily minute commentary on all things science. I shared this one episode with my class becasue we were learning about human growth and development. My students thought it was very interesting....I'm sure some of them will try to use that as an excuse next year.

2. Personal Podcast X-Plays Daily Video podcast [] In my spare time I like to play video games, but it is hard to always know what games to get. This podcast helps me choose the right games by reviewing games and letting me know what are the pros and cons before I go out and spend 60 dollars.

=Assignment 3= 10 applications 5 personal/5 educational I use facebook app to stay connect with family and friends wherever I am. I use the ESPN scorecenter app to stay up to date on all the sports information of the day. I use the weatherbug app to check my local forcast. I also use it to see the weekly forcast as well.

I use the Pandora app to stream music onto my ipod. I like the fact that I can choose a style or an artist and Pandora will make a playlist to match. When I need to take a break...I whip out the Rock Band app and jam out to some tunes. This app can definately keep you busy for hours.

I have already used this app in school with my students. I had kids take the ipod, use this app, and interview people with in our school. I could see using this app in class. Students who are not good at spelling or typing could use this app to speak and type. I used it for a graduation speech for some of my 6th graders. Is a Science glossary that kids could use to quickly and easily look up definitions of science words. I already use google earth on the smartboard, but it would be great if the kids had a touch and then could navigate around the earth with this great app. Every year my 6th grade do a leaf collection...they could use this app when they are out collecting their leaves to help them identify.

=Assignment 4= Create a podcast

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=Assignment 5= Since I got my ipod have have been using it everyday....whether it is for playing games, taking notes, making grocery lists, or writing on the calendar it has been a great tool for me. I am able to keep a lot of important information with me at all times, and am able to find the answers to problems that may come up. I could see how kids could use the plethara of apps to help them solve their problems. As an educator this is another great tool that we can use to help our students achieve higher, I could see students using their ipod to esearch information online, take tests, and watch education movies...I also think that the ipod will be a big help to those students that have learning problems or have trouble reading and typing. You can get ebooks, and then download an app that will read it to them. if they can't type, Dragon dictation is a talk to type program. The possibilities are endless.

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=Assignment 7= Find Ebooks online or at itunes

Audioowl Great site for free classic stories. Students could download these to there devices and listen to a classic story anytime or anywhere. =Assignment 8= Student tech tips.....it would be a great tool for some of the students that take the masters class to upload a vodcast to show others who are taking the class how to do some of the activities that we learn during the class.