An iPod is a mobile device that has thousands of capabilities. It is basically a miniature computer, capable of accessing the internet via a wireless connection.
There are many, many ways to use an iPod Touch in the classroom. Richard Colosi, a first grade teacher at Canandaigua Primary School, in New York, uses lots of technology in the classroom. In particular, he has his students use iPod Touch and iPad devices to build fluency and to inspire a love of reading and writing.
He and his students put this video together to show some uses of the iPod touch to foster literacy skills:
Another video from Mr. Colosi:
To sum up, children can use the following applications of the iPod Touch (these are just a few!)
Students can...
1. Record reading and play it back for listening
2. Record podcasts
3. Listen to audiobooks or audio/video lessons
4. Read eBooks.
5. Play thousands of learning games - available for free though the App Store
6. Take pictures or video with the camera
7. Find places in the world using the Maps application
8. Take notes
9. Make simple websites (Zapd application) or make blog posts (BlogPress application)
10. Create a slide show or video about learning taking place in the classroom.
These are just a few examples of ways the iPod Touch can be used. The following websites have many more suggestions:
Apple Education Page: http://www.apple.com/education/ipodtouch-iphone/
Ideas to Inspire: Ways to use an iTouch in the classroom: http://www.ideastoinspire.co.uk/ipodtouch.htm
iPod in the Classroom: Do's and Don'ts: http://www.edumacnation.com/2010/02/ipod-touch-in-the-classroom-dos-and-donts/
This is such a cute clip! I appreciated the emphasis placed upon technology's use for reading development. I hope funds can be made available for schools to update their technology devices so that teachers and students can trade in tape recorders for iPod-like devices.
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