i pods in education
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Any learning experience using a hand-held or mobile electronic device i.e. listening to audio books or podcasts
Mobile devices used to collect information and take notes outside the classroom
Students interact from different locations-make connections Real life context for learning-learners use their surroundings and
other people as learning resources Collaborative groups of students solve problems or complete
projects Students conduct research at a location such as the Washington
Monument
What is Mobile Learning?
tools to create digital content tools to get that content to studentstools to give students on demand access to content
What Tools are Needed for Mobile Learning?
Download Apps
Update Apps
iTunes- find and share content with students such as podcasts, vodcasts, videos, audio recordings
Sync with iTunesconnect iPod touch to your computer, or transfer audiobooks, and podcasts you downloaded to iTunes library on your Mac or PC
Photos - organize
Share Photos
Sync Photos
Home Screencustomized Home screens.
What Can I Do With an iPod?
Browse Anywherebuilt-in wireless access
Search the Websyncs bookmarks from your PC or Mac, Google and Yahoo! search built in
Web Clipscreate a Home screen icon, or web clip
ZoomGet a closer look. View websites in portrait or landscape- rotate iPod touch and the web page rotates
Mailworks with existing email accounts, MobileMe, Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL--and most IMAP and POP mail systems-supports rich HTML email, so images and photos appear -email attachments in original formats, including PDF; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and iWork.
Compose Instantlyrecognizes email addresses in different applications to open a new message and address it
Type Smart-built-in dictionary predicts and suggests words, rotate iPod touch on its side to switch keyboard
to landscape for larger keys Maps
get directions, find locations Find Yourself
finds your location using known Wi-Fi hotspots
iPod Touch Additional Features
Calendarworks with Yahoo!, Google, Microsoft Outlook, iCal, MobileMe, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Add events-Set reminders
Noteswrite a reminder and use built-in email to send notes to yourself or others.
CalculatorIn portrait mode-simple calculations- in landscape as a scientific calculator
Read Kindle Books ◦ Access Kindle books◦ Automatically synchronizes last page read between devices
with Amazon Whispersync◦ Adjust the text size, add bookmarks,
and view the annotations
Included with iPod Touch…
YouTube-learn science, social studies, math, English using videos
Share from AnywhereEmail videos
Search YouTubeuse keyword search
Voice Memos
Record Memos -record any audio using Apple Earphones with remote and Mic or external mic
Edit Memos
Manage Memosorganize memos using labels
Share MemosSend memos via email- sync back to your Mac or PC via iTunes to share later
Watch this video to see what you can do with iPods at school
Engage students in learning Make students more tech savvy Teachers, parents or students listen to student created podcasts Collaboration- example -in Grand Prairie, the music, art and
physical education teachers created a lesson about planets using hula hoops.
Assistive Technology or to Differentiate Instruction listen to an audiobook access the web access their productivity
Prepares students for the real world-professionals use mobile devices in their work journalists access resources and audience doctors reference information handy or print out prescriptions
Benefits of iPods in Education
Connection to the Internet supports two-way communication 3rd party applications both free and paid Learning potential Educators choose learning apps based on individual needs -no two students have
the same set of apps -learning customized Students learn in personalized ways –empowered Global communication Leverages student strengths while supporting developing skills Engages technologically advanced students Introduces students to new technology Provides on demand learning Access to content anywhere Facilitates communication between teachers and students Encourages collaboration among students Gives greater accessibility to learning materials (Corbeil & Valdes-Corbeil, 2007)
◦ At Louisa-Muscatine Elementary School, special education students use iPods to take tests by listening to the test questions while viewing them on both the iPod screen and on their paper to work more independently with greater self-esteem. http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/louisamuscatine/
Why Use iPods for Mobile Learning?
Listen to students’ podcasts at Wells Elementary School. Educators in many countries download and listen to the podcasts. Then they ask questions for the students answer in the future podcasts. http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/wells/
Differentiated InstructionFor students that struggle with reading- record passages and let them listen to the audio while they read Have instructions available in an audio fileFor students who excel, have them create audio content Use Audacity, a free program Sourceforge, to create audio files.
Podcasting both audio and video on any topic ALWAYS FREE You subscribe to a podcast.Using the iPod differentiates your instruction and allows on demand learning.
Some Sources of podcasts for education Discovery Channel: Animal Planet*National Geographic: Dangerous Encounters* NASACast* PBS - Nature* TEDTalks* Stories for Kids* Hooked on Phonics*Get podcasts from iTunes.
Using iPods in the Classroom
Podcasts created by kids
Increase Reading FluencyIncrease vocabulary skills and reading fluency -Have the students read aloud into iPod -share with parents –use vocabulary builder apps -create your own recordings of vocabulary words modified for your students
Use Your iPod as A PresenterWith an AV cable show videos or photo slideshows
Use Existing ContentAdd to iTunes and distribute to iPodsTeacher, School and YouTube -resources for video. Use Kick YouTube or Kiss YouTube to download videos from YouTube free YouTube to ipod converter Download VoiceThread projects ($2.99 per video or $10 for 10)Use iSquint to convert CDs and DVDsExplore iTunes UCreate a slideshow from photos using:
Flickr Picasa
In iTunes: Tutorials Podcasts Audiobooks Study Guides Applications (compass, calculator, weight/exercise management)News Sources Research Tools
Study Guides Upload study materials from: Spark Notes: iPod-friendly version of summaries and analyses of books iPREPpress: study guides, travel guides and foreign language for iPods Raybook: popular study guides and flash cards like Cliff's Notes and
Netter's for iPods using video, audio and interactive media VangoNotes: audio downloads in subjects like Sociology, Nursing,
Business, Computer Science and textbook study guides for college students
NotePods: iPod-compatible study guides on literary works WorldNomads Language Guides: learn a new language SparkCharts: study charts prep for tests in a number of subjects such
as biology, anatomy, chemistry, algebra, calculus, and Spanish SAT Vocabulary Builder: test taking strategies , access to a
flocabulary hip hop audio session
Existing Content You Can Use
Podcasts Etc.
GoogleGet: syncs Google News and iPod to keep up with current events
Soundwalk: use an MP3-iPod converter to hear self-guided audio tours like "The Bronx Graffiti Walk" or "The Paris St. Germain Walk."
ESL Podcasts: Learn English Pod CityGuides: to help history students learn about different
locations iPod Spanish to Go: teaches pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar
along with culture Mogopop: add notes, video and illustrations to audiobooks and
study guides Brain Quest: educational game for grades 1-7 Free Sesame Street iPod Videos: six free Sesame Street videos
on iTunes introduce children to technology The Education Podcast Network: access information, tutorials and
materials related to teaching, available through iTunes NPR Science Friday: National Public Radio's popular program
Tutorials - learn new skills and create your own podcasts
iTunes Store - Audiobooks: audiobooks on any subject Kaplan SAT Prep: Supplement from Kaplan iPod Manuals, User Guides and Tutorials: Troubleshoot
problems , get new educational downloads Video iPod Tutorial: how to add podcasts, videos to your iPod Learn to Podcast: introduction to creating your own podcast iPod Lesson Plans: engage students, ideas include learning math
with music and creating an audio tour Librivox: podcasts and recordings of book chapters from many
literary genres LearnOutLoud.com: free audio books and lectures
Applications
iPodSync: Sync up Outlook accounts with your iPod using automatic updates and transfers for notes, calendar appointments, e-mail, news feeds
MP3 to iPod Converter: convert MP3s to audio books iGadget: Make class notes, presentations, study guides iPod-
friendly ,move files back and forth between your iPod and computer
Plato Video to iPod Converter: transform video formats into MP4 to upload onto your iPod
iPodifier: Sync iPod with TiVo, Windows Media Player or SageTV to view video streams
iWriter: create your own iPod study tools, includes quick tutorial YouTube to iPod Converter 2.6: watch educational videos to
review for tests, or add them to a presentation
More Downloads
Telltale Weekly: purchase AAC-formatted audio books and stories for 25 cents each
Free Classic AudioBooks: Find books like Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Huckleberry Finn and The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Talking Books Network: listen to key chapters of books or critiques of literary
Project Gutenberg: online library of audio books and e-books in various languages
iLingo: foreign language program includes tutorials in Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Russian
Classroom AidsThe Teaching Company: courses and study guides on topics such
as Ancient and Modern History, Religion, Philosophy, Science and Mathematics
Portable Notes: guide to install Portable Notes to review class notes and study guides away from your computer
Merriam-Webster Reference Dictionary: look up words and definitions in class or anywhere
StudyGuideGuru: literature study guides
iTunes and Podcasting Aids
Tips for Podcasts: tutorial with tips for searching for, purchasing and playing podcasts
PDA iPod Guide: MP4 converters, iPod converters, software and tutorials that enhance learning
Podcasting Plus: create your own podcast iPod in the Classroom: Apple's lesson plans for teachers iLounge: find out about new applications
Tools and Sites -audio books and iPod learning resources
AudioBook-Megashop: no monthly subscription fees ShowFootage: library of video clips. Audible.com: books, newspapers and magazines ready to
download iPod Tours: search for and download audio tours like Chateau de
Versailles, Jewish Museum Berlin and Disney Cruise Line. AudioLearn: test prep guides for SAT, MCAT, DAT, TOEFL and other
exams English Tutor TeleCampus: test preps for the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT
and other tests. Rocketbook Video Study Guides: video study guides
(downloaded as MP3s, use a converter to make them iPod usable) Books on Board: ebooks and audio books MyTrainingCenter.com: video tutorials and how-to guides in
computer and business training Unerase Tool: Recover materials with this tool
iTunes U - schools offer classes on iTunes U
Stanford on iTunes: take a class, hear interviews and lectures University of California -- Berkeley: chemistry, the social
sciences, journalism and more Duke University: Featured Speakers Podcast or the lecture series
in Interdisciplinary and International Studies New York Law School: lectures on environmental law, family law,
adoption policy, legal education MIT: lecture notes, project discussions on engineering, philosophy,
urban studies Michigan Tech": classes include Forest Resources and
Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering
Yale Books and Authors: podcasts from Yale authors and faculty Harvard Extension School: podcasts of lectures and courses Wellesley on iTunesU: courses and lectures like "Not Such a
Small World: The Challenges of Globalization" and "Academic Frauds, Fictions and Fantasies"
Texas A & M: workshop materials, lectures
iPod in Education: tutorials and downloads for using the iPod in educationResearch at Chicago: podcast with interviews and reports on research projects in psychology, physics, law Business English: improve your professional English skills with this podcast.History According to Bob: Ancient Greece to World War I to the AztecsOpenculture: Free Educational Podcasts: free podcasts from colleges and universities like Columbia, Dartmouth, Notre Dame, Stanford Law and the London School of Economics
Education Friendly Apps
Pamela Rups, Faculty Technology Center Coordinator at Western Michigan University, suggests:
Apps to turn iPod into a portable hard driveApps like Air Sharing by Avatron Software, mbDrive by mbpowertools or Wifi Flash Drive by Loop Tek turn iPods into wireless portable flash drives to upload files from computers
The Mikey external microphone by Blue or built in microphones allow teachers to give students instant feedback on oral or audio assignments.Conduct interviewsHear musicListen to foreign language speakers
Using free or very inexpensive apps, teachers can:
Literacy
Differentiate reading activities using audio books-promotes success and self-esteem while meeting the needs of struggling readers, bilingual students and special needs students
Access digital texts so students read anywhere- independent reading, shared or small-group reading, whole class listening, and lending the audio books
Connect internet to express ideas on a blog post (i.e. through the WordPress app) or to collaborate with peers using a wiki
textbooks from different classes and grade levels to help those students who need hear the text again, or struggle to read it
unlimited practice for students
Numeracy
Drill and practice or flash cardsUse of calculators : regular calculator, scientific calculator or graphing calculator Pearson app that helps students learn concepts in Algebra
Science
Mapping software like Google Earth or Google maps for physical geography
Accessing 3D human body apps to study systems Apps describing objects in space for astronomy
Use GarageBand to produce a song Listen here. Video students as revolving planets.
Watch video about season changes.
Social Studies
Use mapping software like Google Earth or Google maps to locate cities or historical locations and then use street view to see actual imagesAccess historical maps or apps of historical artwork to study various ages/culturesRead historical literature, both fiction and non-fiction texts Produce a podcast about the American Revolution.
International Languagesto help teach kids English as a Second Language or learn a foreign language
iPodder.org lists:
authentic podcasts as a source of listening podcasts produced by teachers student podcasts which tell about their lives and interests
iPodder podcasts use a blog site such as BlogMatrix or eBlogger to host content.
How Does This Work?One possible way to use iPods:Kids take their iPods home to revisit lessons and share themOne student described this as taking the teacher home The students return the iPod the next day. Parents sign a statement listing the value of the iPod and agreeing to replace it if damaged or lost.
Create Original Content Use iMovie or Movie Maker-create tutorials and upload them i.e.
math problems with solutions, the water cycle in action
Use iSight camera and microphone in a Mac- create instructions, helpful tips, tutorials, recognize students’ accomplishments, or messages to parents.
Use video editing software – develop tutorials or step by step instructions
Use PowerPoint -create flashcards. Use a Mimio- Record a lesson Use FlipVideo or other hand-held video camera- video content
Students can create content:Record reading sessions and book discussions Classroom newsRead books for lower gradesCreate tutorials or steps for solving problems
Developing Original Content
Pod EFL (http://blog-efl.blogspot.com/)
Provides a range of information about using and creating e-learning resources for English language teaching. Podcasts, comprehensive information, short discussions, links to educational technology applications for creating blogs and establishing online learning communities.
http://www.mogopop.com/portal An iPod authoring tool using the Notes capability on an iPod. Creates a downloadable installer to get the material you created onto an iPod.
Explore…..Mogopophttp://www.mogopop.com/free Web 2.0 site to create interactive movies, "sites" and books for iPods- to sync content you need to install the Mogopop Manager (a free download for PC or Mac)
iWriterhttp://www.talkingpanda.com/iwriter/create iPod study tools.15 day Free Trial ($29.95) iQuizhttp://www.apple.com/itunes/store/games/iquiz.html
iQuizMakerhttp://www.iquizmaker.com/create custom quizzes for the iQuiz game
Listen to iPods #11: Artwork & Lyrics to learn about adding an image and text to an
audio file.
Sources for downloadable audio content:
Internet Archive: Audio Content Audio - Creative Commons SpokenText.net: converts text to speech in an MP3 file. Wikipedia - Spoken Articles
Convert to MP3 using Windows software. Mac users convert to AAC or MP3 using this plug-in.
American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century The Free Information Society - Historical Sounds
PODCAST ACTIVITY
SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING
Design and plan a podcast Finding things out:Decide focus, content and format a) to systematically consider information Identify and locate sources of audio material
b) Choose appropriate sources, adapt search techniques and questioning results
Prepare scripts and plan recordings c) analyze/judge quantitative and qualitative information and check accuracy
RECORD THE PODCAST DEVELOPING IDEAS Record and edit audio a) To develop and investigate information,
solve problems, produce new information for specific purposes
PRODUCE AND PUBLISH A PODCAST
SHARING INFORMATION
Design program style, content and form a) organize and present information for a purpose
Record, edit and master audio b) use tools to draft, combine and refine information
Publish and listen to the podcast c) exchange information effectively
Referenceshttp://www.apple.com/education/profiles/louisamuscatine/http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/wells/http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/graphing-calculator/id289940142?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/algebraprep-factoring/id325580710?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/google-earth/id293622097?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/skeletal-head-and-neck-system/id315902955?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/history-maps-world/id303282377?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id337339103?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-by-homer/id295507431?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/the-prince-by-niccolo-machiavelli/id296793715?mt=8http://blog-efl.blogspot.com/http://www.apple.com/education/teachers-professors/mobile-learning.html http://issuu.com/ktenkely/docs/ilearn_2 http://kt.flexiblelearning.net.au/tkt2006/edition-10/ipods-in-educationinnovations-in-the-implementation-of-mobile-learning http://learninginhand.com/ http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/B8EAF04B-4D74-47BB-AEE6-D90BE123FD55/ http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites070.shtml http://www.addysg.org.uk/ipodined/news.php 100 ways to use your ipod to Learn SlideShare Presentation by Apple Distinguished Educators http://www.articlesbase.com/k-12-education-articles/ipods-in-school-turning-toys-into-tools-teaching-with-technology-727107.html http://marzano.wetpaint.com/page/Using+iPods+in+the+Classroom http://www.apple.com/education/ipod/
Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6LlA2SztY8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dBYPEGXxmc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrZXqCO0gmI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4T5pm3CzPE&feature=PlayList&p=3E5870AC36298F80&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=37 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW_RdmdN0AQ&feature=related http://www.blip.tv/file/2614336 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu5JKtZCP04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYgq95E5tiY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bLAddB5Bdc
Helpful Resources to ExploreUsing iPods in Education
http://www.videotutorialoutpost.com/externalharddrive.pdf http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/11675/iPod_unitedstreaming.pdf
Apple Learning Exchange- http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/Apple iPod Learning Lab-http://www.apple.com/education/products/ipod/learninglab.htmliPod in Education-http://www.ipodined.orgTeaching & Learning Technologies Center, Indiana University
http://www.indiana.edu/~tltl/docs/millard/teachwithipod/ http://www.learninginhand.com/ipod/lessonplans.html- iPod lesson plans
http://www.ilounge.com/- all things iPodhttp://www.mp4converter.net/guides/how-to-convert-audio-and-video-convert.htmlhttp://www.kissyoutube.com/
http://www.mogopop.com/portal http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/- iTunes help
http://www.about.com/compute/hubsearch.htm?terms=iPods&SUName=compute - tutorials and guides
Apps for Educationhttp://www.pre-kpages.com/ipods.html-early education uses of iPodshttp://issuu.com/ktenkely/docs/ilearn_2 - 100 apps for educationhttp://www.iphoneandkids.com/- 5 cute math appshttp://www.appalbum.com/apps/educational-games/- links to educational game appshttp://delicious.com/tags/ipodclassroom- free and low cost apps for many subjectshttp://www.apple.com/itunes/store/games/iquiz.htmlhttp://www.iquizmaker.com/http://www.talkingpanda.com/iwriter/
Podcasting http://www.springfield.k12.il.us/ipod/ - podcast resources and examples http://www.missiontolearn.com/2009/10/ipod-educational-content/- links to podcasts http://ipodsinschool.com/- samples of student podcasts http://www.apple.com/education/podcasting/- Apple's guide to podcasting http://engage.doit.wisc.edu/podcasting/ -guide to podcasting
http://www.wise-women.org/tutorials/podcast/- Learn to podcasthttp://www.soundwalk.com/#/TOURS/bronxbaseball/-audio tourshttp://www.wcities.com/- guides to citieshttp://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/ipod.htm-learn Spanishhttp://www.raybook.com/catalog/product.php?pid=1 Brain Questhttp://www.epnweb.org/index.php?view_mode=about-links to podcasts for many subjectshttp://213.232.94.135/ipodined/download.php-podcasting resourceshttp://www.summahistorica.com/ podcast on history
Photo Sharing
http://www.flickr.com/-share photoshttp://picasa.google.com/- share photos
Study Guides
http://www.macworld.com/article/59887/2007/09/oct07playlist.html?t=206- portable noteshttp://www.audiolearn.net/index.php- study guideshttp://www.ipreppress.com/Pages/studyguides.htm-Spark Noteshttp://www.ipreppress.com/www.raybook.com-study guides, flash cards and morewww.notepods.com- guides to literaturehttp://journals.worldnomads.com/language-guides/post/1370.aspx- international languages
Applicationshttp://www.ipod-sync.com/- turn iPod into a PDAhttp://www.freeipodsoftware.com/index.php - convert mp3 to iPodhttp://www.dvdtompegx.com/html/videotoipod.html- convert video to iPodhttp://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/- video converterhttp://www.videotutorialoutpost.com/externalharddrive.pdf - use iPod as hard drivehttp://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/11675/iPod_unitedstreaming.pdf
Audiobooks/ downloadable audio content:
http://librivox.org/- audiobookshttp://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video- free audiobookshttp://www.alexwilson.com/telltale/- audiobookshttp://www.freeclassicaudiobooks.com/- classic audiobookshttp://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:The_Audio_Books_Projecthttp://www.spokentext.net- create audio fileshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Spoken_articles- audio fileshttp://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html- top 100 speeches from historyhttp://www.freeinfosociety.com/media_index.php?cat=8&type=3 historical sound fileshttp://www.audiobooks.org/Free audiobook resourceshttp://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video#directory -over 15,000 educational audiobooks, MP3 downloads, podcasts, and videos. http://storynory.com/-Free audio stories for kids.http://www.audiobooksforfree.com/ - free audio bookshttp://www.ipreppress.com/Pages/Reference/MWPocket.htm- reference materials and famous documents
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