iTouch…iLearn

Kristi Bell, Educational Technology Trainer

Ashley Coffman, Educational Technology Trainer

Emily Young, Educational Technology Trainer

Doug Brubaker, Asst. Superintendent of Technology Development

Jan North, Director of Instructional Technology

Implementing the iPod touch

in 21st

Century Classroom

Mansfield ISD – Mansfield, Texas

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Why integrate the iPod touch? Engages students in active learning Facilitates all types of learners Allows for individualized and customized learning Fosters higher-order thinking skills Provides immediate feedback Brings the real world to the classroom Promotes collaboration among students Makes learning fun and exciting with the “coolness”

factor Supports equitable access to technology

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Follow-up

Training

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Training Teachers Initial 6-hour workshop:

Set up iTunes account Settings and Restrictions Uses Syncing content Classroom Management

Follow-up Sessions

Trai

ning

Pre-K ESL Teachers: Every Pre-K

teacher – 22 classes

Equipment: 3 devices, student headsets, 4-dock charger, desktop computer

Uses: songs, videos, podcasts, and apps

*http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ed_init/pkguidelines/PKG_Final_100808.pdf

Pre-

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Apps for Pre-Kindergarten Scribble Toddler Teasers ABCs Free Alphabet Animal Farm Animals Catch Doodle Buddy iWrite DottyShapes Matches

Match Pocket ABC's P-K Safari Shapes Shapes Memory Zoo Monkey Preschool Lunchbox AlphaBubble ShapeBuilder TapDots ABC Phonics

Apps

5th & 8th ELL Sheltered Science Teachers: Every ELL

Sheltered Science 5th & 8th Grade teacher

Equipment: Classroom set (20-26), 20-unit sync/charge doc from Parat Solutions

Uses: reviews, lab procedures, vocabulary, videos, note-taking

ELL

Scie

nce

Science Apps The Chemical Touch iSeismometer Molecules Science Glossary Science Facts Lite Hubble Telescope Google Earth Scientific Calculator

Periodic NASA Space Images Biology Glossary GFlashAp

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Special Education Teachers: 42 Teachers

24 5th and 8th Grade SPED Science teachers, Content Mastery teachers

18 7th and 8th Grade SPED Math teachers, Content Mastery teachers

Equipment: iPod Touch, classroom computer

Uses: apps, audio, video, notes

SPED

Resource Math & Science Apps Math Drills Basic Math Pop Math Math Tutor Times Table Awesome Flashcards Education 4 Free LLC Math Tube Graphing Calc Kids Fun Math

iTunes U Science Glossary Free Flashcards Periodic Video Science Bistro Science Science Tube

SPED

Beyond the Apps Deliver content

PowerPoint Presentations Discovery Education Streaming videos Promethean Recordings

Voice Memo Collaborative Story Building Podcasts Recording lectures

Cont

ent

PowerPoints Create PowerPoint Save as JPEGs

No Transitions/No animations Text and graphics only Rename slides if more than 10 Sync as photos

Convert to MP4 Automatic transitions Add narration Use external converter (MOYEA) Sync as video

Cont

ent

DE Streaming Videos Use EDITABLE videos only Download as QuickTime files Import into iTunes Library Convert to MP4

Right-click Create iPod or iPhone version

Cont

ent

Promethean Recordings Use ActivInspire recording feature to record

lessons

Cont

ent

Voice Memos Collaborative Story Building

Podcasts

Recording lectures

Cont

ent

iTunes Welcome to iTunes Create a “free” iTunes account App Store Search techniques

Power Search Category Free / Paid

iTunes U Podcasts

Cont

ent

Dropbox http://www.dropbox.com 2 GB Free Storage Free App on iPod touch Drag/drop files Compatible with multiple file

types Documents – PDF, Office docs Photos - JPEG, GIF, PNG Audio - MP3, WAV Video - MP4, MPEG, MOV

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1734125/Animoto-TCEA.mp4

Cont

ent

Lessons Learned: Trainers Setup required

Screen protector Teacher reluctance Wireless Training Issues

Receive equipment at training

iTunes Account Follow-up training

Lessons Learned: Teachers Setup required

Settings Restrictions

Converting and syncing files and apps

Time to play and plan Docking station Classroom Management Security issues Purchasing content and upgrades

MISD iPod touch Ning Collaborative social network to share

ideas, tips, resources, etc. with colleagues.

http://ipodtouch-misd.ning.com/

More Information

Wikipedia Article http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/One-to-One_Laptop_Schools/Texas

Summary

The iPod Touch initiative at Mansfield Independent School District is the first of its kind for the district, pairing innovative

hardware and software to provide new and exciting learning experiences for its students. The project overall has been a

successful one, and the district will continue to add iPod Touches to more of its classrooms as often as they are able to

do so. One of the school administrators involved in the initiative said this of the pre-K students: “There's no fear. It's just

endless what they can do.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2009).[4] This quote perfectly demonstrates the reason that the

initiative will be successful at MISD as it continues to grow.

Discussion What concerns do you have? Any other ideas for integration of iPod Touch

into content areas? Are you ready to jump in?

Resources iTouch video, Jerry

Cantu, Media & Communications Development

Mrs. Hubbards’ 5th Grade Science

Mrs. Cervantes’ 5th Grade Science

MISD Instructional Technology Specialists

Mrs. Melendez’ Pre-K Mrs. Nunez, 5th Grade

Science Teacher Diane Chapell, SPED Yvonne Davault, ESL/BIL Freeplay Music Apple iTunes

“We can no longer teach today’s students with yesterday’s tools and

expect them to succeed in tomorrow’s world.”