iPods and iPads in the Classroom

Students at HBE Learning With iPads at the

End
of Their 1st Year Using Them

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Setting it Up

Creating a Free iTunes Store Account

Without a Form of Payment (Must set up on a computer)

Steps for Set-Up

1. Create an iTunes account.

2. Use iTunes to set up a music library and purchase Apps.

3. Sync your device with your computer.

4. Use your device and sync occasionally as you purchase new Apps or music. (A device can only sync with one iTunes library/computer, but it can sync with more than one iTunes account as long as it is on the same computer.)

Tutorial on Syncing a Device with iTunes

Some Free Educational Apps Available on iTunes

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More Great Free Apps
PBS Kid, ClickerSchool Virtual Clicker, Grammar Dragon, Khan Academy, eThesaurus, Bill Atkinson PhotoCard, Timer+, Toss-Up Free, Doodle Buddy, JibJab Jr. Books, Puppet Pals HD, and Bluster, Show Me, Factor Samurai, Fotobabble, Sushi Monster.

Noteworthy Paid Apps

ReelDirector, Everyday Math Games, and Doink (iPad only)

Management

1. Set up a charging center.

2. Assign and train some students as the "go to students" for help when you, the teacher, are busy with other students.

3. iPods can charge while plugged into a computer, an iHome, or a wall outlet. iPads will only charge when plugged into a wall outlet. Keep this in mind when choosing where your center will be located.

4. Lock the devices up or take them home at night.

5. You can set restrictions in the general settings. Restrict students from: iTunes (which turns off Ping), Installing Apps, Deleting Apps, and In-App Purchases.

6. Great site for explaining legal terms of syncing multiple devices.

Find Great App Suggestions Here

Ideas
*Engaging Students

1. Practice Fluency/Record Fluency

2. Research

3. Plot on a Map in Google Earth

4. Audio to Match with Artwork for an Art Show

5. Take Notes

6. Oral Exams

7. Educational Apps

8. Computer/Laptop Remote

9. Create Projects using Apps like StoryKit or Comic Touch

10. Listening Center

11. Record Writing or Published Books

12. Watch and Listen to Podcasts

13. Message/Directions from Teacher

14. Students email/share projects they create with parents on Apps, like an audio recording of poetry reading using iTalk

15. Log into their blog on-line

16. Use a Drawing Tool to Write Spelling Words

17. Take Pictures and Video with the iTouch 4G and iPad 2G

18. Virtual Clicker

19. Student Created Slideshow for Open House

*Find more info at Tony Vincent's site

Resources

http://ipodclassroom.wikispaces.com/ - A wiki with links, ideas, App suggestions, and other information.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534 – Written instructions on how to create an iTunes account without a form of payment. Screencast Tutorial
http://teacher.ocps.net/groups/ipodsintheclassroom/ - An annotated list of iPod and iPad Apps that are great for classroom use.
http://momswithapps.com/2010/09/20/apps-in-the-elementary-classroom/ - A mother who created some education Apps tells her story and gives suggestions on using the Touch in the classroom.
http://www.schooltube.com/video/21eec4a664f14983bc3c/Educational-iPod-touch-apps-for-Students-and-Teachers – A video explaining several good Apps that can be used in the classroom.
http://www.iear.org/ - A blog reviewing the latest educational Apps. Some are paid Apps.
http://ipodliteracy.com/ - Videos, ideas, and rubrics included on this site dedicated to literacy and using an iPod to teach literacy.
http://deonscanlon.edublogs.org/2009/11/18/generalipodadvice/ - General advice for using iPods in the classroom.
http://web.me.com/dowd/Touch/Welcome.html – Annotated bibliography of great education Apps catgorized by topic.
http://www.appstoreapps.com/top-50-free-education-apps/ - A list of the top 50 free education Apps.
http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/100-ways-to-use-your-ipod-to-learn-and-study-better – 100 ways to use your iPod to learn and study better.
http://slav.global2.vic.edu.au/2009/12/08/ipod-touch-for-learning/ - A site created by a library in Australia. Explains some uses and has some App suggestions.
http://www.l4l.co.uk/?p=835 - What happens When You Give a Class of 8 Year Old Children an iPod Touch Each.
http://www.appolicious.com/ - Apps listed by categories. Lists created by teachers and iPad/iPod owners.

Inspiration

Using the iTouch to Improve Reading Skills

iEngage Student Project

First Grade BrainPop Video about iPods

Technology in the Classroom

Kindergartners and the iTouch

First Graders and the iTouch

Second Graders Using the iTouches

Third Graders and the iTouch

Using iTouches to teach Synonyms

iPods and Music Class

Students Using Recorded Lessons on iPods

Slideshow

iPod iLearn

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Tools and Projects

Lab Schedules

Educator Resources

Who is Mrs. Gleason?

iPods and iPads in the Classroom

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