iPodTouch-TCEA

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iTouch…iLearn Instructional Technology SpecialistsMansfield ISD Kristi Bell bellkr@mansfieldisd.org Ashley Coffman coffas@mansfieldisd.org Emily Young younem@mansfieldisd.org Implementing the iPod touch in 21st Century Classroom

Website : 

Website Agenda, Links, and Handouts http://sites.google.com/site/ misdtechconnect/tcea

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Benefits of the iPod touch : 

Benefits of 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

Process : 

Process Proposal Research academic uses of the iPod touch Discuss with Technology Department Research required equipment Order equipment and accessories Identify training needs of teachers Meet with Specialists, Coordinators, Directors to setup training

Process continued… : 

Process continued… Setup: Apply protective covers, skins, charge Test everything! Train teachers on setup and use Follow-up meeting with Specialists, Coordinators, Directors to evaluate implementation Follow-up training with teachers Create Ning to promote further collaboration

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Pre-K

Pre-K ESL : 

Pre-K ESL Teachers: Every Pre-K teacher – 22 classes Equipment: 3 devices, student headsets, 4-dock charger, desktop computer Goal: To incorporate technology requirements of touch screen use into classroom content* *http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ed_init/pkguidelines/PKG_Final_100808.pdf

Pre-K ESL : 

Pre-K ESL Training: Full day of training. Topics: navigation, settings, syncing, apps, podcasts, Discovery Education video/audio, PowerPoint presentations Uses: songs, videos, podcasts, and apps

Apps for Pre-Kindergarten : 

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

5th & 8th ELL Sheltered Science : 

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 Goal: To create an innovative and engaging delivery of science content

5th & 8th ELL Sheltered Science : 

5th & 8th ELL Sheltered Science Training: Half-day workshop. Topics: settings, syncing, apps, podcasts, Discovery Education video/audio, PowerPoint presentations, bookmarking websites Uses: reviews, lab procedures, vocabulary, videos, note-taking

Science Apps : 

Science Apps The Chemical Touch iSeismometer Molecules Science Glossary Science Facts Lite Hubble Telescope Google Earth Scientific Calculator Periodic NASA Space Images Biology Glossary GFlash

SPED : 

SPED 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

SPED : 

SPED Goal: To increase/improve science skills and statewide assessment scores; to improve math skills and statewide assessments scores Training: PPCD teachers, Content Mastery, Resource Uses: apps, audio, video, notes

Resource Math & Science Apps : 

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

PowerPoints : 

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

DE Streaming Videos : 

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

iTunes : 

iTunes Welcome to iTunes Create a “free” iTunes account App Store Search techniques Power Search Category Free / Paid iTunes U Podcasts

Dropbox : 

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

Lessons Learned: Trainers : 

Lessons Learned: Trainers Setup required Screen protector Teacher reluctance Wireless Training Issues Receive equipment at training iTunes Account Follow-up training

Lessons Learned: Teachers : 

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 : 

MISD iPod touch Ning Collaborative social network to share ideas, tips, resources, etc. with colleagues. http://ipodtouch-misd.ning.com/

More Information : 

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 : 

Discussion What concerns do you have? Any other ideas for integration of iPod Touch into content areas? Are you ready to jump in?

Resources : 

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

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“We can no longer teach today’s students with yesterday’s tools and expect them to succeed in tomorrow’s world.”