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The article "iPod implementation in The Elementary Grades" showed how a school got the iPods, set them up, worked out any problems, and how they taught the teachers and students how to use them. It talked about how simply adding the iPods into different stages into the class really helped the children stay on task without interrupting the teacher as much. The students were very excited to be able to play educational games, work on writing their letter in both print and cursive and to practice math flashcards just to name a few. This article gives step by step instructions as to how to implement the iPods into each classroom. This school in particular changed things up a bit when something wasn't quite working. The article also talked about not using technology as a reward. All children should be able to use it, and you just might find that the children who need extra attention or cannot sit still, will work a bit harder for you.
As a future teacher, there is a good chance that I will be using some form of technology in my classroom. Whether that is using computers, iPads or iPods and I will need to know how to successfully use them in a way in which the children will be learning and having fun. I agree with the article where is talks about having planning meetings where you can discuss which apps have been successful or which ones should be removed. I am not sure about letting a first grader walk around school with one of them, but uploading books on there can make quiet reading time very successful. I like the Dr. Seuss book apps, they are interactive with pictures and words, and you can choose to read it on your own or have it read to you.
This article goes well with ITSE standard number 5: Digital Citizenship. Using iPods shows they have a positive attitude toward technology and supports their learning and productivity. They are using only the apps that they are allowed to and are responsible for how their care for the device while using it.
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Hatten, S. (May 2012). iPod Implementation in The Elementary Grades. Learning & Leading With Technology, 39(7), 30-31. Retrieved from http://iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading.aspx
I actually got the chance to witness the use of Ipods in the classroom during an observation of a sixth grade classroom. I have to say I was really impressed with what I saw. The students were working on a presentation they had to create about an Egyptian god of their choice. They had to research using the internet available on the ipod, download images, and make a PowerPoint presentation to present to the class. I saw an entire class fully engaged in what they were doing and excited when they found something related to their research. I hope I do get a chance to use either the Ipod or Ipad as tool.
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