iPods: A Tool for Learning

Amy Adair, Harding UniversityVicki Garland, WDMESC

May 18, 2009

KylieKylie

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OutcomesOutcomes

What do you want your students to know and be able to do as a result of this workshop?

What do you want your students to know and be able to do as a result of this workshop?

IntroductionsIntroductionsNamePositionLocationShare expected outcomes with neighbor

NamePositionLocationShare expected outcomes with neighbor

Why use iPods?Why use iPods?

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Know your iPodKnow your iPod

Previous Generation

iPod Nano

• Music• Photos• NO Video

Know your iPodKnow your iPod

Previous Generation

iPod Video

• Music• Photos• Video

Know your iPodKnow your iPod

Current Generation

iPod Shuffle

• Music• NO Photos• NO Video

Know your iPodKnow your iPod

Current Generation

iPod Nano

• Music• Photos• Video

Know your iPodKnow your iPod

Current Generation

iPod Classic

• Music• Photos• Video

Know your iPodKnow your iPod

Current Generation

iPod Touch

• Music• Photos• Video• Wireless Internet• NO Phone• NO Camera

Uses in the ClassroomUses in the ClassroomApplicationsAudio BooksMusicDifferentiationGames

ApplicationsAudio BooksMusicDifferentiationGames

ApplicationsApplications

Google EarthiTalkChirp USAThe Wheels on the Bus

Grammar UpiSignMathmagic

Google EarthiTalkChirp USAThe Wheels on the Bus

Grammar UpiSignMathmagic

Google EarthGoogle EarthPersonal TimelineTravelsPlans to go

Choose 5 sites to visit

Personal TimelineTravelsPlans to go

Choose 5 sites to visit

Google Earth ActivityGoogle Earth Activity1. Touch GE app2. Touch upper left icon3. Put in city or address or

place4. Take screen shot

(top sleep button and main home button)

Repeat 1-4 till completed

5. Go to photos6. Check pictures7. Can be downloaded to

computer for further editing for slideshow/movie, etc.

1. Touch GE app2. Touch upper left icon3. Put in city or address or

place4. Take screen shot

(top sleep button and main home button)

Repeat 1-4 till completed

5. Go to photos6. Check pictures7. Can be downloaded to

computer for further editing for slideshow/movie, etc.

How could you use Google Earth in a classroom?

How could you use Google Earth in a classroom?

iTalk RecorderiTalk Recorder1. Choose a partner/go to

a quiet place2. Decide on

interviewer/interviewee3. Write 5 interview

questions4. Touch iTalk app5. Begin recording6. Listen to playback

1. Choose a partner/go to a quiet place

2. Decide on interviewer/interviewee

3. Write 5 interview questions

4. Touch iTalk app5. Begin recording6. Listen to playback

How could you use iTalk in a classroom?

How could you use iTalk in a classroom?

Chirp USAChirp USA

1. Go to app2. Tap “where?”3. Choose region4. Go to listen screen5. Choose bird6. Find information (tap

on lower RH screen of bird)

7. Explore the app

1. Go to app2. Tap “where?”3. Choose region4. Go to listen screen5. Choose bird6. Find information (tap

on lower RH screen of bird)

7. Explore the app

How could you use Chirp USA

in a classroom?

How could you use Chirp USA

in a classroom?

The Wheels on the BusThe Wheels on the Bus

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How could you use Wheels on the Bus in a classroom?

How could you use Wheels on the Bus in a classroom?

Grammar UpGrammar Up Grammar Up is a multiple choice

quiz system for English which provides over 1800 questions across 20 grammar categories.

Grammar Up can help learners to improve their grammar, word selection and vocabulary.

Custom timer setting can assist learners to improve response times under exam time constraints.

Research suggests that kids and adults learn most quickly when playing learning games with real-time error-feedback.

Grammar Up is a multiple choice quiz system for English which provides over 1800 questions across 20 grammar categories.

Grammar Up can help learners to improve their grammar, word selection and vocabulary.

Custom timer setting can assist learners to improve response times under exam time constraints.

Research suggests that kids and adults learn most quickly when playing learning games with real-time error-feedback.

How could you use Grammar

Up in a classroom?

How could you use Grammar

Up in a classroom?

iSigniSign

iSign Lite is a free, introductory version of the larger iSign. Direct descendants of ABC Sign, an application that teaches the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet to children, iSign and iSign Lite take a step further using 3D animated characters to demonstrate a full range of ASL signs.

iSign Lite is a free, introductory version of the larger iSign. Direct descendants of ABC Sign, an application that teaches the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet to children, iSign and iSign Lite take a step further using 3D animated characters to demonstrate a full range of ASL signs.

How could you use iSign in a classroom?

How could you use iSign in a classroom?

MathmagicMathmagic

Math Magic is an excellent application for kids to have fun with math and at the same time learn addition, subtraction and multiplication.

Math Magic is an excellent application for kids to have fun with math and at the same time learn addition, subtraction and multiplication.

How could you use Mathmagic

in a classroom?

How could you use Mathmagic

in a classroom?

Audio BooksAudio Books

1. Go to the music icon2. Go to “more…”3. Go to audio books4. Select one and listen to a

part of it

1. Go to the music icon2. Go to “more…”3. Go to audio books4. Select one and listen to a

part of it

How could you use audio books in a classroom?

How could you use audio books in a classroom?

MusicMusic

Click on music Listen to some music

Click on music Listen to some music

How could you use music in a classroom?

How could you use music in a classroom?

DifferentiationDifferentiation

1. Go to videos2. Choose Weather

Instruments, 9 Planets song, Finding the Moon, Sink an Ice Cube

3. Watch video

1. Go to videos2. Choose Weather

Instruments, 9 Planets song, Finding the Moon, Sink an Ice Cube

3. Watch video

How could you use

videos/podcasts for

differentiation in a

classroom?

How could you use

videos/podcasts for

differentiation in a

classroom?

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

News AppsDictionary - word of the day, etc.

ThesaurusWordpress

News AppsDictionary - word of the day, etc.

ThesaurusWordpress

GamesGamesBlockedTiltJirbo MatchPuzzle QuizCannon Game -Enigmo - youtube app review

Crossword PuzzlesAppvee.com reviews apps

BlockedTiltJirbo MatchPuzzle QuizCannon Game -Enigmo - youtube app review

Crossword PuzzlesAppvee.com reviews apps

EnigmoEnigmo

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Get stuff on your iPodGet stuff on your iPod

iTunes

Mac or Windows

Get stuff on your iPodGet stuff on your iPod

iTunes Music Store

Video Podcasts

Video Podcasts

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Contact InformationContact Information

Amy Adair aadair@harding.edu 501.279.4167

Vicki Garland vgarland@wilbur.k12.ar.us 501.882.8614

Amy Adair aadair@harding.edu 501.279.4167

Vicki Garland vgarland@wilbur.k12.ar.us 501.882.8614