IPOD

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= __Websites__ = iPod touch. Touching student lives in the classroom.- This resource is hosted by the Apple Learning Interchange and is directly related to using an iPod touch in the classroom. It covers about 22 topics and gives many helpful hints and directions of how to use the iPod in a variety of teaching situations. Topics range from teacher organization to taking the iTouch to the gym.

iPod in Education:- This is a pdf which illustrates the potential that ipods bring to the classroom for both teaching and learning. It doesn't give specific titles of apps or podcasts. It also doesn't give specific directions for creating with ipods. However, it talks about how this type of media helps learning and how it can be used for the variety of students in a classroom.

iPod in Education- This article links to 2 YouTube videos that introduce many basic ways to use an ipod in a classroom. It's nice as a lot of information is compiled for you by the author which would probably take hours of searching the internet. The first video references the Learning in Hand website (listed on the class wiki) and specifically mentions iQuiz.

iPods in the Classroom Project - This is the compiled work (lesson plans) of a school district in Scottsdale, Arizona. Teachers received training in the use of iPods and then created lessons using the technology. It is easily sorted by elementary or secondary level.

Lesson Planet- This is a basic lesson plan database but I found it very helpful when starting to think about how I'm going to use an iPod in the classroom besides apps or podcasting. This site gives many ideas for projects and assignments which involve the use of iPods. It is also very easy to sort through grade levels or specific technologies like iPod touch. = =

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personal:
It's time for Technology (University of South Alabama) [] - Conversations with students in the College of Education at the University of South Alabama. The podcasts focus on educational technology and how it can be used in the classroom.

classroom:
Vidoe Math Tutor: Brain Teasers [] - These are short 30 second to 2 minute podcasts that gives one brain teaser per episode. There are over 50 different brain teasers.

= __Apps__ =

personal:
American Sign Language Lite- A simple quiz style game to learn the alphabet in sign language. I would like to learn basic sign language to better communicate with my hard-of-hearing parents. Pandora Radio- This radio only works online but provides more options for music than what I put on my ipod. Today in History Lite- This is both for personal use and the classroom. It provides interesting events that happened in history each day. It is broken down by years. Sudoku 2- This is the game Sudoku with three levels. This is strictly for fun and much wasted time. Paper Toss- This game is for fun and requires you to flick a crumpled up piece of paper into a waste basket while compensating for a fan blowing across the screen.

classroom:
Convert Units for Free- This will be used as a math reference tool for students. Dictionary.com- Another reference tool for students when writing or reading. Freesaurus- Another reference tool for students when writing or reading. Algebra Potato Free- A great way for students to practice basic algebra with a friend, using a game format. Basic Math- Will be used as one of many ways students will practice remedial math facts, especially multiplication and division in 5th grade.

= __Created Podcasts__ =

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The following audio files will go with an online unit for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. The two segments introduce the book and give background information about WWII and the help Jews received from the Danish people.

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Number the Stars- Time and Place media type="file" key="20100617 205417.m4a" width="300" height="50"

= __Reflection__ = I see myself using an iPod touch primarily as a resource tool in the classroom. I look at the iPod touch as a quicker way to reference the internet through various applications. Along with accessing the internet students will use other applications that practice math facts, converting units, or practice algebra.

I also see using all types of iPods in the classroom for student created podcasts. I do many projects that include recording reader’s theater, creating book talk shows, and recording speeches. Students will be taught to use the Voice Memos function of the iTouch along with Audacity to create their own material for the projects. I would also like to make available various podcasts for books we are currently reading or math lessons for student review.

In my personal life I will be using the iPod touch for personal organization (Calendar app) which is linked to my Google Calendar account. I also will use it for Internet access during travel while picking up free Wi-Fi at various places. The most popular function of iPods is probably what I will use the most which is music. I also will enjoy, during downtime, the games.

__ You Tube __ A simplistic approach to using iPods in the classroom but it's great for getting started. It gives many basic ideas for how a classroom can function using iPods.

iPods in the Classroom []

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Storynory This free audiobook site does not offer the large number of books that other sites do but I feel it is very well organized and easy to use. I also feel the recordings are well done as they sound professional. The script of the recording is also listed on each page. It's not very user friendly as you have to scroll down to keep up but it's still nice to read along. Also, they have categories such as: Original Stories, Fairytales, Classic, Educational, Junior.

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