Using IPods Touch in the Classroom

Griselle Feliciano BonillaTEED 3035-M91

What is an IPod Touch?

Portable media player.

Personal digital assistant.

Created by Apple Inc.

Pros about IPods• Touch screen.• Internet access in any

Wi-Fi location.• Bluetooth• Built-in speaker.• USB 2.0/Dock connector• Wide range of memory.• You can store:– Music– Videos– Pictures

• You can download:– Applications – Games

• Portable– 3.5 in.– 4.1 oz.

IPods in the Classroom• Educational Apps (Applications)• Download:

– Books– Educational games– Dictionaries– Audio Books

• Connect the IPod to the computer and students will see the visual through the projector.

• Encourages:– Individual learning– Group work– Non-traditional method

English Language Arts Applications

English Language Development Applications

Shakespeare ProThe

complete works of Shakespe

are.

Enhances text reading.• Chang

e the font.

• Change size.

• Change color.

A series of 20 short

versions.

GlossaryBookmarks

Portrait gallery.

Facts about

his life.

Audio BooksImproves English by:

Speaking

Listening

Reading

ESL Pocket English

Vocabulary Flashcards

ABC Pocket-Phonics

iWrite Words

Cons about IPods

Expensive

Internet and ITunes are necessary to download:• Applications• Games• Music• Videos

Too small for students with

visual impairments.

Thank you!