Ipods

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[|Ipods in the Classroom] An article with questions regarding the use of ipods in the classroom. Questions are some that I'm sure we've all asked or been asked. Answers are useful and lend themselves to ideas for use at all grade levels.

[|What makes a good podcast?] An evaluation form to decide what makes a good podcast. Useful after talking about podcasts, qualities of a good podcast, negatives about podcasts, etc. Students or teachers can then evaluate podcasts they find or use.

[|Sounds and stories in the classroom] This lesson shows one use of ipods in the classroom. It takes ordinary boring writing and turns it into a technology project using music, recording, and podcasts. This could be used at all levels in many subject areas.

[|The Education Podcast Network] This site allows you to view and listen to podcasts already done for you. You can pick by subject and grade.

[|Apple Education] Apple's site has many different directions to look in by clicking on K-12 at the top. You can browse podcasts already done by topic or level. You can put your own podcasts out there for others to use. There are examples of how to use ipods in clases. You can also see the variety of products offered by Apple in their different technology labs.

[|Ipods to promote learning and studying] This article talks about the positive sides to using ipods in the classroom. It supports the idea that as technology changes we have to help students prepare for the future, giving them the technology skills they will need.

[|The Open Classroom] This article shows how schools in other countries are using ipods. This technology trend is hitting all schools, all over. The teacher in this article gives some new ways ipods and podcasting could be used.

[|Ipods in preschool] How amazing that in preschool ipods are becoming an every day tool. Not only are teachers using them for management and lessons, but they are sharing with parents! Parents can keep up with their child's learning and anything they have missed. For those who are just now learning about ipods and podcasts, there are three and four year olds who are ahead of us!

[|Technology in the classroom] This article shows the facts and figures about benefits of podcasting. It also gives new ideas for using podcasts in the classroom. It reiterates the fact that teachers need to prepare students for the 21st Century skills they will need for use both now and in the future.

[|Creating Podcasts] This site gives different ways to create podcasts, depending on the technology that is available to you. Using everything from audacity to phones, they give many ways with links to learn more.

[|CNN News podcasts] CNN student news is a video that can be used daily in classes to keep students informed about what is going on in the world. It is geared toward them and includes lessons and resources to go with each video. Also available are podcasts for the daily video. Great way to keep absent students informed!

FREE PODCAST SUBSCRIBED TO: http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/ (direct link above) In geography class every day students watch the short CNN news video at this site. This podcast is used for students that are absent and who want to know what they missed on the news for the day. They are able to use this podcast when time allows in class or study hall to hear the news.