What!?! I Can Bring My IPOD to School? Presenters: Julie Marie Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes

Contact Information Julie Marie

Overview Advantages/Disadvantages Tips on using IPODS Integrating IPODS into the lesson Grant Information

Questions to think about What are the advantages to using an IPOD in class? What are the disadvantages to using an IPOD in class?

Drawbacks Can be very pricey Require a lot of prep work (time consuming) The screen may be too small for some students or students with disabilities. As of right now, there is no way to hook an IPOD up to a projector to be able to show the screen of your IPOD. If you get an A/V cable only videos and MP3s will show and play on the projector.

Benefits Allows for differentiated instruction Great for visual and kinesthetic learners Can be a great tool for early finishers Can be used as a reward system Excellent for reviewing old information and introducing new information Teaching and learning possibilities are endless on the IPOD touch.

Tips on using IPODS Finding Applications Many great applications are free; most are at the elementary level. Be careful on free applications many have adult ads. Some application developers will let you try a smaller version “lite” of their app free. Most Iphone applications work on an IPOD touch. Many textbooks have apps geared to their content Ex Pearson Hall and McGraw Hill

A Few More Tips To save battery life, make sure you have the students close out any applications they were working out before returning the IPOD. Take the rating of an application with a grain of salt because sometimes people can be over or under critical. I like to read the comments if any are left. Before buying an app make sure it is compatible with the IPOD you are using.

Reading/English APPs Alphabet Tracing – this is a free application that would be great as a review or lesson introduction for pre - k or k students. Fun train, truck, and worm animations come to life for children to follow while showing the proper way to write alphabet letters and numbers.

Starfall ABCs – This is a paid application that would be useful in lower elementary. This is a great supplement to the curriculum. This application has a rating of 4 stars. It is $2.99. It is just like the website starfall has dedicated to the ABCs, but it is accessible anywhere at anytime. Reading/English APPs

Young Reader – This is a paid app that would be useful in upper elementary through lower high school. It has a rating of 4.5 stars and cost $5.99 This application has many popular fiction and nonfiction ebooks. It also serves as a speed reading coach. Reading/English APPs

SAT Grammar Writing Testbank – this paid app would be beneficial in a high school setting. It costs $1.99 and has a rating of 5 stars. This is an application that contains practice SAT questions along with guided solutions. Reading/English APPs

Mathematics Math Ref – There is a free “lite” version and there is a paid full version. The paid version is $0.99 and well worth it. This app gives helpful formulas, figures, tips, and examples. This is a great homework help tool.

Kids Math Ace Game Lite – Level Lower Elementary This application is free. This app is a game to review counting, adding, etc with visually appealing graphics. It is great for helping struggling students. Mathematics

115-in-1 Math Solver Level Middle to High School It is a paid app that costs $1.99 and has a rating of 3.5. This application contains help on many topics in math. I recommend this application to many of my students as a way to check their homework. Mathematics

ACT Math Foundation – Level High School. This paid application is $2.99 and has a rating of 3.5 stars. It contains review topics, practice tests, and detailed answers. Mathematics

Science Brain Pop – Level K – 12 This is a free application. This application is just like the regular website with videos and quizzes, but you only receive one lesson in one subject each day.

NASA – This is a great free application for upper elementary through high school. Science

Periodic Table of Elements – Level Middle – High School. This is a free application. This application gives the students information on the elements. Science

High School Science eNotes – This is a paid application for high school science classes. Each topic is a different paid application. It costs $2.99. This application is a great lesson opener or review. Science

Social Studies History: Maps of the World – Level Middle – High School. This is a free application. It contains a collection of educational historic maps.

iAmerica – Level - Middle – High School. This is a free app. This app is an electronic encyclopedia of American History. Social Studies

Stack the States – Level Upper elementary – Middle School. This is a paid app that costs $0.99 and has a rating of 4.5 stars. This app is well worth the price. It is a cute game for students to learn the shape, capital, location, nickname and abbreviation of the states. Social Studies

World Flags – This is a paid app that is for upper elementary and above. It has a rating of 4.5 stars and costs $0.99 This is a matching game to learn the different flags around the world. Social Studies

Foreign Language Free Spanish Tutor – This is a free application for any level. It is a great way to review the Spanish Language.

iStartSpanish – This is an application that costs $4.99 and has a rating of 4 stars. This is a very visual application for any level. It takes the student from the ground up in the Spanish language. Foreign Language

Fundo French Numbers – This application can be used at any level. It costs $2.99 and has a rating of 4 stars. This application is a great review game for the numbers in French. Foreign Language

Organization Note Me – This is a free application that anyone can use. It lets you take notes, make a to do lists, etc.

InClass – This is an application for any student at any level. It is a free application that helps the students share notes and organize their day. They can also leave audio memos Organization

Toodledo – To Do list – anyone can use this application. It allows you to make a to do list and prioritie information. It costs $1.99 and has a rating of 3.5 stars. Organization

Homework Planner – This is an application that costs $0.99 and has a rating of 2.5. It can be used by any student at any level. It allows the students to type in their homework assignments for the day. Organization

OK SO NOW YOU HAVE ALL THIS GREAT INFORMATION, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO AFFORD ALL OF THIS?? $$$ GRANTS $$$

is a website that contains a plethora of information on everything from writing a grant to finding a grant. I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED MANY OTHER GRANT WEBSITES IN THE HANDOUT.

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Closing IPODS can make an excellent addition to your classroom. There are many corporations willing to give teachers grants to use technology in their classroom. Use every available tool to get the students attention and watch them grow, learn, and have the motivation to move forward. PLEASE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!!

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