Post on 06-Sep-2014
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A World of Gaming and Learning in My Hand
Game-based Learning with the iPod Touch
Lucas GillispieInstructional Technology Coordinator
Pender County Schools
On Twitter - @PCSTech
With thanks to...
Craig LawsonCape Fear Middle
On Twitter - @midlawsondle
Let’s Talk Trends...
ENIAC1946
5,000 operations/sec28 tons
iPod Touch 3G2009
281,555 operations/sec*4.1 ounces
Which One Fits In Your Pocket?
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Your Students Probably
Already Know How To Use
Them
32 Million Sold
The Computer Lab Is Going Away
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“If I Can Google It, Why Do I Need You To Tell Me?”
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Apps: A New Way To Get Software
Buy The App Once!
OK, Let's Play!Hands-On Time
iPod Touch at a Glance
Wi-Fi Antenna
Home Button
Sleep/Wake Button
Volume Control
Dock ConnectorHeadphone Port
Settings
Safari
Music
Video
Essential Skills
Copy/Paste
Saving Pictures
Screenshots
Pinch and Zoom
Osmos
Osmos
Curricular Connections:
Newton’s 3rd LawInertia/Momentum
Planetary Motion/OrbitLoose Connection to Cellular Biology
SIMS 3: World Adventures
SIMS 3: World Adventures
Curricular Connections:
Language Arts: Reading and WritingLife Skills
Digital StorytellingLiterature Connections
“Connar was a young man who lived in the heart of Sim City. He lives alone, but he is happy with his life.”
Digital Storytelling With Comics
SIMS 3
Strip Designer
Civilization Revolution
Civilization Revolution
Curricular Connections:
World HistoryCritical Thinking - Historical Scenarios and What If?
Writing!
Civilization Revolution
“What? Gandhi’s archers just slaughtered my guys!”
“We are researching Eli Whitney in one of my other classes, and he just appeared in one of my cities!”
“Abe’s not honest. He promised me peace!”
“The Greeks attack my village, my people, and my pride. My people are kidnapped. The Greeks offered to return them for gold; however, I do not have the
quantity of gold they require for the safe return of my people.”
“It is amazing how reliant people are on violence...”
“For the most part, Elizabeth was a queen who wanted peace. Caesar on the other hand loved to
fight and dominate.”
“Today, I established the great city of Rome. I then got a visit from Alexander the Great, and he told me of a barbarian village that was plotting to destroy my
small city.”
Play A Game, Tell A Story
Strip Designer
Management Tips
Check-In and Check-Out
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Facedown for Attention
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Security: Lock Them Up!
Resources
Questions?
The Cart
CostsItem Price
Bretford Case
$ 1019.96
20 iPod Touch
$ 3383.00
13” MacBook $ 864.45
Apple Care $ 155.55
Total $ 5422.96
Item Price
Bretford Cart $ 1954.96
30 iPod Touch
$ 5074.50
13” MacBook
$ 864.45
Apple Care $ 155.55
Total $ 8049.46This is what our district paid for our last purchases.