The Ipod touch:
As described on Wikipedia, The Ipod Touch The iPod Touch is a portable media player, personal digital assistant, and Wi-Fi mobile platform designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The iPod Touch adds the multi-touch graphical user interface to the iPod line.
The use of the Ipod touch in middle school classrooms is a very popular subject on Classroom 2.0. I was able to read about various programs and their successes. Currently in my own school district there is a pilot program that seems to be having wonderful success in increasing students learning skills and retention.
iPod Touch School wide Implementation
Culbreth Middle School began a pilot program with the Ipod Touch in August 2008. The discussion has continued through today where it has taken a turn toward Ipod touch versus Ipad. What I truly find interesting is that over the course of 18 months this particular school has been able to succeed in using this device to enable students to access study aids, take notes, research information on the internet, log in and use on line tutorials and take tests and quizzes from the palm of their hands. The biggest plusses seem to be how the device engages the students in their learning process. Teachers have found it to a be a great tool as well, adding to their ability to provide well rounded content that keeps the students interested in a subject long enough for them to retain the information being taught.
Ipods in the Classroom
This particular discussion was on the topic of application availability for the Ipod touch. I am completely amazed at the way this device is being utilized in the classroom. There are applications available for every subject you can think of from French to chemistry with more being developed all the time. It is also very exciting to hear that students are regaining their motivation to study and learn. School is no longer boring, but fun!
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