iTouch … iLearn

1. iTouch…iLearn Implementing the iPod touch in 21st Century Classroom Kristi Bell, Educational Technology TrainerAshley Coffman, Educational Technology TrainerEmily Young, Educational Technology TrainerDoug Brubaker, Asst. Superintendent of Technology DevelopmentJan North, Director of Instructional Technology Mansfield ISD – Mansfield, Texas

2. iPod Touch

3. 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 Benefits

4. Process

5. Equipment

6. Training Teachers • Initial 6-hour workshop: • Set up iTunes account • Settings and Restrictions • Uses • Syncing content • Classroom Management • Follow-up Sessions Training

7. Teachers: Every Pre-K teacher – 22 classes Equipment: 3 devices, student headsets, 4-dock charger, desktop computer Uses: songs, videos, podcasts, and apps Pre-K ESL Pre-K ESL *http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/ed_init/pkguidelines/PKG_Final_100808.pdf

8. Match Pocket ABC's P-K Safari Shapes Shapes Memory Zoo Monkey Preschool Lunchbox AlphaBubble ShapeBuilder TapDots ABC Phonics Apps for Pre-Kindergarten • Scribble • Toddler Teasers • ABCs Free • Alphabet • Animal Farm • Animals • Catch • Doodle Buddy • iWrite • DottyShapes • Matches Apps

9. 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 5th & 8th ELL Sheltered Science ELL Science

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

11. 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 Special Education SPED

12. 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 Resource Math & Science Apps SPED

13. Beyond the Apps • Deliver content • PowerPoint Presentations • Discovery Education Streaming videos • Promethean Recordings • Voice Memo • Collaborative Story Building • Podcasts • Recording lectures Content

14. 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 Content

15. DE Streaming Videos • Use EDITABLE videos only • Download as QuickTime files • Import into iTunes Library • Convert to MP4 • Right-click • Create iPod or iPhoneversion Content

16. Promethean Recordings • Use ActivInspire recording feature to record lessons Content

17. Voice Memos • Collaborative Story Building • Podcasts • Recording lectures Content

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

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

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

21. 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 Lessons Learned: Teachers

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

23. 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.

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

25. 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 Resources

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