iPod+Touch


 * iPod Touch in Education **

Training Info: Participants will...

...explore the iPod Touch ...review settings ...use the camera to capture image & video ...record audio notes ...use the calculator, weather, & map apps ...review iTunes, Podcasts, & iTunesU ...talk about ways to differentiate instruction with the iPod Touch ...create a Vodcast reviewing an app ...learn about educational apps by watching Vodcast reviews by others ...teach a mini literacy lesson (13-15 minutes) using the iPod Touch

Resources: Features iPod Touch Learning Accessibility <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iPod Touch & iPad Resources <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Classroom iPod Touches: Dos & Don'ts <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iPod Classroom Cart Setup <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Integrating Podcasts Workbook <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> from SimpleK-12 <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iPod Touch Wiki <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iPod Touch Resources <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Apps short list <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Podcasting 101

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14px;">iTunes Info:

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">How-to's <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> from Apple <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iTunes A to Z <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">iTunesU <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Podcasting <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Apps for Education

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Activity: App Review Vodcast <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">//Explore an educational app on the iPod Touch. Then, video interview a partner for 2 minutes to review the app using the following questions://
 * 1) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">What's the name of the app?
 * 2) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">For what subject area/grade level is the app intended to be used?
 * 3) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">What are the educational benefits of this app?
 * 4) <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 110%;">Would you recommend this app to others? Why, or why not?