Mobile devices like iPods can be used for 21st century learning by allowing students to access audio books, podcasts, and digital content anywhere and engage in collaborative projects. The document discusses how iPods provide tools for mobile learning and creating digital content. It provides many examples of educational apps and resources that can be used on iPods for subjects like literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies. Teachers can also have students create their own podcasts and multimedia content.

1. iPods in Education21st Century Learning

2. Patricia HuttonCMSCEpjhutton@aol.comtikap@aol.com

3. Any learning experience using a hand-held or mobile electronic device i.e. listening to audio books or podcasts

4. Mobile devices used to collect information and take notes outside the classroom

5. Students interact from different locations-make connections

6. Real life context for learning-learners use their surroundings and other people as learning resources

7. Collaborative groups of students solve problems or complete projects

8. Students conduct research at a location such as the Washington Monument What is Mobile Learning?What Tools are Needed for Mobile Learning?tools to create digital content tools to get that content to studentstools to give students on demand access to content

9. Download AppsUpdate AppsiTunes- find and share content with students such as podcasts, vodcasts, videos, audio recordingsSync with iTunesconnect iPod touch to your computer, or transfer audiobooks, and podcasts you downloaded to iTunes library on your Mac or PC Photos - organizeShare PhotosSync PhotosHome Screencustomized Home screens.What Can I Do With an iPod?

10. iPod Touch Additional FeaturesBrowse Anywherebuilt-in wireless access

11. Search the Websyncs bookmarks from your PC or Mac, Google and Yahoo! search built in

12. Web Clipscreate a Home screen icon, or web clip

13. ZoomGet a closer look. View websites in portrait or landscape- rotate iPod touch and the web page rotates

14. Mailworks with existing email accounts, MobileMe, Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL--and most IMAP and POP mail systems-supports rich HTML email, so images and photos appear -email attachments in original formats, including PDF; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and iWork.

15. Compose Instantlyrecognizes email addresses in different applications to open a new message and address it

16. Type Smart-built-in dictionary predicts and suggests words, rotate iPod touch on its side to switch keyboard to landscape for larger keys Mapsget directions, find locations

17. Find Yourselffinds your location using known Wi-Fi hotspotsCalendarworks with Yahoo!, Google, Microsoft Outlook, iCal, MobileMe, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Add events-Set reminders

18. Noteswrite a reminder and use built-in email to send notes to yourself or others.

19. CalculatorIn portrait mode-simple calculations- in landscape as a scientific calculator

20. Read Kindle Books Access Kindle booksAutomatically synchronizes last page read between devices with Amazon WhispersyncAdjust the text size, add bookmarks, and view the annotations Included with iPod Touch…

21. YouTube-learn science, social studies, math, English using videosShare from AnywhereEmail videos

22. Search YouTubeuse keyword searchVoice MemosRecord Memos -record any audio using Apple Earphones with remote and Mic or external micEdit Memos

23. Manage Memosorganize memos using labels

24. Share MemosSend memos via email- sync back to your Mac or PC via iTunes to share laterWatch this video to see what you can do with iPods at school

25. Engage students in learning

26. Make students more tech savvy

27. Teachers, parents or students listen to student created podcasts

28. Collaboration-example -in Grand Prairie, the music, art and physical education teachers created a lesson about planets using hula hoops.

29. Assistive Technology or to Differentiate Instruction

30. listen to an audiobook

31. access the web

32. access their productivity

33. Prepares students for the real world-professionals use mobile devices in their work

34. journalists access resources and audience

35. doctors reference information handy or print out prescriptionsBenefits of iPods in Education

36. Why Use iPods for Mobile Learning?Connection to the Internet supports two-way communication

37. 3rd party applications both free and paid

38. Learning potential

39. Educators choose learning apps based on individual needs -no two students have the same set of apps -learning customized

40. Students learn in personalized ways –empowered

41. Global communication

42. Leverages student strengths while supporting developing skills

43. Engages technologically advanced students

44. Introduces students to new technology

45. Provides on demand learning

46. Access to content anywhere

47. Facilitates communication between teachers and students

48. Encourages collaboration among students

49. Gives greater accessibility to learning materials (Corbeil & Valdes-Corbeil, 2007)At Louisa-Muscatine Elementary School, special education students use iPods to take tests by listening to the test questions while viewing them on both the iPod screen and on their paper to work more independently with greater self-esteem. http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/louisamuscatine/

50. Listen to students’ podcasts at Wells Elementary School. Educators in many countries download and listen to the podcasts. Then they ask questions for the students answer in the future podcasts. http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/wells/

51. Using the iPod Touch with Educational Apps

52. Differentiated Instruction For students that struggle with reading- record passages and let them listen to the audio while they read Have instructions available in an audio file For students who excel, have them create audio content Use Audacity, a free program Sourceforge, to create audio files. Podcasting both audio and video on any topic ALWAYS FREE You subscribe to a podcast. Using the iPod differentiates your instruction and allows on demand learning.Some Sources of podcasts for education Discovery Channel: Animal Planet*National Geographic: Dangerous Encounters* NASACast* PBS - Nature* TEDTalks* Stories for Kids* Hooked on Phonics*Get podcasts from iTunes.Using iPods in the ClassroomPodcasts created by kids

53. Increase Reading FluencyIncrease vocabulary skills and reading fluency -Have the students read aloud into iPod -share with parents –use vocabulary builder apps -create your own recordings of vocabulary words modified for your studentsUse Your iPod as A PresenterWith an AV cable show videos or photo slideshowsUse Existing ContentAdd to iTunes and distribute to iPodsTeacher, School and YouTube -resources for video. Use Kick YouTube or Kiss YouTube to download videos from YouTube free YouTube to ipod converterDownload VoiceThread projects ($2.99 per video or $10 for 10)Use iSquint to convert CDs and DVDsExplore iTunes UCreate a slideshow from photos using:FlickrPicasaIn iTunes: Tutorials Podcasts AudiobooksStudy Guides Applications (compass, calculator, weight/exercise management)News Sources Research Tools

54. What Can I Do with an iPod in the Classroom?

55. Study GuidesUpload study materials from:Spark Notes: iPod-friendly version of summaries and analyses of books

56. iPREPpress: study guides, travel guides and foreign language for iPods

57. Raybook: popular study guides and flash cards like Cliff's Notes and Netter's for iPods using video, audio and interactive media

58. VangoNotes: audio downloads in subjects like Sociology, Nursing, Business, Computer Science and textbook study guides for college students

59. NotePods: iPod-compatible study guides on literary works

60. WorldNomads Language Guides: learn a new language

61. SparkCharts: study charts prep for tests in a number of subjects such as biology, anatomy, chemistry, algebra, calculus, and Spanish

62. SAT Vocabulary Builder: test taking strategies , access to a flocabulary hip hop audio sessionExisting Content You Can Use

63. Podcasts Etc.GoogleGet: syncs Google News and iPod to keep up with current events

64. Soundwalk: use an MP3-iPod converter to hear self-guided audio tours like "The Bronx Graffiti Walk" or "The Paris St. Germain Walk."

65. ESL Podcasts: Learn English

66. Pod CityGuides: to help history students learn about different locations

67. iPod Spanish to Go: teaches pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar along with culture

68. Mogopop: add notes, video and illustrations to audiobooks and study guides

69. Brain Quest: educational game for grades 1-7

70. Free Sesame Street iPod Videos: six free Sesame Street videos on iTunes introduce children to technology

71. The Education Podcast Network: access information, tutorials and materials related to teaching, available through iTunes

72. NPR Science Friday: National Public Radio's popular programTutorials - learn new skills and create your own podcastsiTunes Store - Audiobooks: audiobooks on any subject

73. Kaplan SAT Prep: Supplement from Kaplan

74. iPod Manuals, User Guides and Tutorials: Troubleshoot problems , get new educational downloads

75. Video iPod Tutorial: how to add podcasts, videos to your iPod

76. Learn to Podcast: introduction to creating your own podcast

77. iPod Lesson Plans: engage students, ideas include learning math with music and creating an audio tour

78. Librivox: podcasts and recordings of book chapters from many literary genres

79. LearnOutLoud.com: free audio books and lecturesApplicationsiPodSync: Sync up Outlook accounts with your iPod using automatic updates and transfers for notes, calendar appointments, e-mail, news feeds

80. MP3 to iPod Converter: convert MP3s to audio books

81. iGadget: Make class notes, presentations, study guides iPod-friendly ,move files back and forth between your iPod and computer

82. Plato Video to iPod Converter: transform video formats into MP4 to upload onto your iPod

83. iPodifier: Sync iPod with TiVo, Windows Media Player or SageTV to view video streams

84. iWriter: create your own iPod study tools, includes quick tutorial

85. YouTube to iPod Converter 2.6: watch educational videos to review for tests, or add them to a presentationMore DownloadsTelltale Weekly: purchase AAC-formatted audio books and stories for 25 cents each

86. Free Classic AudioBooks: Find books like Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Huckleberry Finn and The Call of the Wild by Jack London

87. Talking Books Network: listen to key chapters of books or critiques of literary

88. Project Gutenberg: online library of audio books and e-books in various languages

89. iLingo: foreign language program includes tutorials in Italian, German, Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, RussianClassroom AidsThe Teaching Company: courses and study guides on topics such as Ancient and Modern History, Religion, Philosophy, Science and MathematicsPortable Notes: guide to install Portable Notes to review class notes and study guides away from your computerMerriam-Webster Reference Dictionary: look up words and definitions in class or anywhereStudyGuideGuru: literature study guides

90. iTunes and Podcasting AidsTips for Podcasts: tutorial with tips for searching for, purchasing and playing podcasts

91. PDA iPod Guide: MP4 converters, iPod converters, software and tutorials that enhance learning

92. Podcasting Plus: create your own podcast

93. iPod in the Classroom: Apple's lesson plans for teachers

94. iLounge: find out about new applicationsTools and Sites -audio books and iPod learning resourcesAudioBook-Megashop: no monthly subscription fees

95. ShowFootage: library of video clips.

96. Audible.com: books, newspapers and magazines ready to download

97. iPod Tours: search for and download audio tours like Chateau de Versailles, Jewish Museum Berlin and Disney Cruise Line.

98. AudioLearn: test prep guides for SAT, MCAT, DAT, TOEFL and other exams

99. English Tutor TeleCampus: test preps for the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT and other tests.

100. Rocketbook Video Study Guides: video study guides (downloaded as MP3s, use a converter to make them iPod usable)

101. Books on Board: ebooks and audio books

102. MyTrainingCenter.com: video tutorials and how-to guides in computer and business training

103. Unerase Tool: Recover materials with this tooliTunes U - schools offer classes on iTunes UStanford on iTunes: take a class, hear interviews and lectures

104. University of California -- Berkeley: chemistry, the social sciences, journalism and more

105. Duke University: Featured Speakers Podcast or the lecture series in Interdisciplinary and International Studies

106. New York Law School: lectures on environmental law, family law, adoption policy, legal education

107. MIT: lecture notes, project discussions on engineering, philosophy, urban studies

108. Michigan Tech": classes include Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering

109. Yale Books and Authors: podcasts from Yale authors and faculty

110. Harvard Extension School: podcasts of lectures and courses

111. Wellesley on iTunesU: courses and lectures like "Not Such a Small World: The Challenges of Globalization" and "Academic Frauds, Fictions and Fantasies"

112. Texas A & M: workshop materials, lectures iPod in Education: tutorials and downloads for using the iPod in educationResearch at Chicago: podcast with interviews and reports onresearch projects in psychology, physics, law Business English: improve your professional English skills withthis podcast.History According to Bob: Ancient Greece to World War I to the AztecsOpenculture: Free Educational Podcasts: free podcasts from colleges and universities like Columbia, Dartmouth, Notre Dame, Stanford Law and the London School of Economics

113. Education Friendly AppsPamela Rups, Faculty Technology Center Coordinator at Western Michigan University, suggests: Apps toturn iPod into a portable hard drive

114. Apps like Air Sharing by Avatron Software, mbDrive by mbpowertools or Wifi Flash Drive by Loop Tek turn iPods into wireless portable flash drives to upload files from computersThe Mikey external microphone by Blue or built in microphones allow teachers to give students instant feedback on oral or audio assignments.Conduct interviews

115. Hear music

116. Listen to foreign language speakersSome Suggested Uses in Literacy

117. Using free or very inexpensive apps, teachers can: LiteracyDifferentiatereading activities usingaudio books-promotes success and self-esteem while meeting the needs of struggling readers, bilingual students and special needs students

118. Access digital texts so students read anywhere- independent reading, shared or small-group reading, whole class listening, and lending the audio books

119. Connect internetto express ideas on a blog post (i.e. through the WordPress app) or to collaborate with peers using a wiki

120. textbooks from different classes and grade levels to help those students who need hear the text again, or struggle to read it

121. unlimited practice for studentsA Spelling Game…

123. NumeracyDrill and practice or flash cards

124. Use of calculators : regular calculator, scientific calculator or graphing calculator

125. Pearson app that helps students learn concepts in Algebra ScienceMapping software like Google Earth or Google maps for physical geography

126. Accessing 3D human body apps to study systems

127. Apps describing objects in space for astronomy

128. Use GarageBand to produce a song Listen here.

129. Video students as revolving planets.

130. Watch video about season changes. Social StudiesUse mapping software like Google Earth or Google maps to locate cities or historical locations and then use street view to see actual images

131. Access historical maps or apps of historical artworkto study various ages/cultures

132. Read historical literature, both fiction and non-fiction texts

133. Produce a podcast about the American Revolution. International Languagesto help teach kids English as a Second Language or learn a foreign languageiPodder.org lists:authentic podcasts as a source of listening

134. podcasts produced by teachers

135. student podcasts which tell about their lives and interestsiPodder podcasts use a blog site such as BlogMatrix or eBlogger to host content.

136. How Does This Work?One possible way to use iPods:Kids take their iPods home to revisit lessons and share themOne student described this as taking the teacher home The students return the iPod the next day. Parents sign a statement listing the value of the iPod and agreeing to replace it if damaged or lost.

138. Create Original ContentUse iMovie or Movie Maker-create tutorials and upload them i.e. math problems with solutions, the water cycle in actionUse iSight camera and microphone in a Mac- create instructions, helpful tips, tutorials, recognize students’ accomplishments, or messages to parents. Use video editing software – develop tutorials or step by step instructions Use PowerPoint -create flashcards. Use a Mimio- Record a lesson Use FlipVideo or other hand-held video camera- video contentStudents can create content:Record reading sessions and book discussions Classroom newsRead books for lower gradesCreate tutorials or steps for solving problems

139. Developing Original ContentPod EFL (http://blog-efl.blogspot.com/)Providesa range of information about usingand creatinge-learning resources for English language teaching. Podcasts,comprehensive information, short discussions, links to educational technologyapplications for creating blogs and establishing online learning communities.http://www.mogopop.com/portalAn iPod authoring tool usingthe Notes capabilityon an iPod. Creates a downloadable installer to get the material you created onto an iPod.

141. Explore…..Mogopophttp://www.mogopop.com/free Web 2.0 site to create interactive movies, "sites" and books for iPods- to sync content you need to install the Mogopop Manager (a free download for PC or Mac)iWriterhttp://www.talkingpanda.com/iwriter/create iPod study tools.15 day Free Trial ($29.95) iQuizhttp://www.apple.com/itunes/store/games/iquiz.htmliQuizMakerhttp://www.iquizmaker.com/create custom quizzes for the iQuiz game

142. Sources for downloadable audio content:Internet Archive: Audio Content

143. Audio - Creative Commons

144. SpokenText.net: converts text to speech in an MP3 file.

145. Wikipedia - Spoken Articles

146. Convert to MP3 using Windows software. Mac users convert to AAC or MP3 usingthis plug-in.

147. American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century

148. The Free Information Society - Historical Sounds

149. Referenceshttp://www.apple.com/education/profiles/louisamuscatine/http://www.apple.com/education/profiles/wells/http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/graphing-calculator/id289940142?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/algebraprep-factoring/id325580710?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/google-earth/id293622097?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/skeletal-head-and-neck-system/id315902955?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/history-maps-world/id303282377?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id337339103?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-by-homer/id295507431?mt=8http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/the-prince-by-niccolo-machiavelli/id296793715?mt=8http://blog-efl.blogspot.com/http://www.apple.com/education/teachers-professors/mobile-learning.htmlhttp://issuu.com/ktenkely/docs/ilearn_2http://kt.flexiblelearning.net.au/tkt2006/edition-10/ipods-in-educationinnovations-in-the-implementation-of-mobile-learninghttp://learninginhand.com/http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/B8EAF04B-4D74-47BB-AEE6-D90BE123FD55/http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites070.shtmlhttp://www.addysg.org.uk/ipodined/news.php100 ways to use your ipod to LearnSlideShare Presentation by Apple Distinguished Educatorshttp://www.articlesbase.com/k-12-education-articles/ipods-in-school-turning-toys-into-tools-teaching-with-technology-727107.htmlhttp://marzano.wetpaint.com/page/Using+iPods+in+the+Classroomhttp://www.apple.com/education/ipod/

150. Videoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6LlA2SztY8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dBYPEGXxmc&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrZXqCO0gmI&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4T5pm3CzPE&feature=PlayList&p=3E5870AC36298F80&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=37http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW_RdmdN0AQ&feature=relatedhttp://www.blip.tv/file/2614336http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu5JKtZCP04http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYgq95E5tiYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bLAddB5Bdc

151. Helpful Resources to ExploreUsing iPods in Educationhttp://www.videotutorialoutpost.com/externalharddrive.pdfhttp://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/11675/iPod_unitedstreaming.pdf Apple Learning Exchange- http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/ Apple iPod Learning Lab-http://www.apple.com/education/products/ipod/learninglab.html iPod in Education-http://www.ipodined.org Teaching & Learning Technologies Center, Indiana University http://www.indiana.edu/~tltl/docs/millard/teachwithipod/http://www.learninginhand.com/ipod/lessonplans.html- iPod lesson planshttp://www.ilounge.com/- all things iPodhttp://www.mp4converter.net/guides/how-to-convert-audio-and-video-convert.htmlhttp://www.kissyoutube.com/http://www.mogopop.com/portalhttp://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/- iTunes helphttp://www.about.com/compute/hubsearch.htm?terms=iPods&SUName=compute - tutorials and guides

152. Apps for Educationhttp://www.pre-kpages.com/ipods.html-early education uses of iPodshttp://issuu.com/ktenkely/docs/ilearn_2 - 100 apps for educationhttp://www.iphoneandkids.com/- 5 cute math appshttp://www.appalbum.com/apps/educational-games/- links to educational game appshttp://delicious.com/tags/ipodclassroom- free and low cost apps for many subjectshttp://www.apple.com/itunes/store/games/iquiz.htmlhttp://www.iquizmaker.com/http://www.talkingpanda.com/iwriter/Podcastinghttp://www.springfield.k12.il.us/ipod/ - podcast resources and exampleshttp://www.missiontolearn.com/2009/10/ipod-educational-content/- links to podcastshttp://ipodsinschool.com/- samples of student podcastshttp://www.apple.com/education/podcasting/- Apple's guide to podcastinghttp://engage.doit.wisc.edu/podcasting/ -guide to podcastinghttp://www.wise-women.org/tutorials/podcast/- Learn to podcasthttp://www.soundwalk.com/#/TOURS/bronxbaseball/-audio tourshttp://www.wcities.com/- guides to citieshttp://www.musicalspanish.com/tutorial/ipod.htm-learn Spanishhttp://www.raybook.com/catalog/product.php?pid=1 Brain Questhttp://www.epnweb.org/index.php?view_mode=about-links to podcasts for many subjectshttp://213.232.94.135/ipodined/download.php-podcasting resourceshttp://www.summahistorica.com/ podcast on history

153. Photo Sharinghttp://www.flickr.com/-share photoshttp://picasa.google.com/- share photosStudy Guideshttp://www.macworld.com/article/59887/2007/09/oct07playlist.html?t=206- portable noteshttp://www.audiolearn.net/index.php- study guideshttp://www.ipreppress.com/Pages/studyguides.htm-Spark Noteshttp://www.ipreppress.com/www.raybook.com-study guides, flash cards and morewww.notepods.com- guides to literaturehttp://journals.worldnomads.com/language-guides/post/1370.aspx- international languagesApplicationshttp://www.ipod-sync.com/- turn iPod into a PDAhttp://www.freeipodsoftware.com/index.php - convert mp3 to iPodhttp://www.dvdtompegx.com/html/videotoipod.html- convert video to iPodhttp://www.redchairsoftware.com/anapod/- video converterhttp://www.videotutorialoutpost.com/externalharddrive.pdf - use iPod as hard drivehttp://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/galleryfiles/11675/iPod_unitedstreaming.pdf

154. Audiobooks/ downloadable audio content:http://librivox.org/- audiobookshttp://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video- free audiobookshttp://www.alexwilson.com/telltale/- audiobookshttp://www.freeclassicaudiobooks.com/- classic audiobookshttp://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:The_Audio_Books_Projecthttp://www.spokentext.net- create audio fileshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Spoken_articles- audio fileshttp://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html- top 100 speeches from historyhttp://www.freeinfosociety.com/media_index.php?cat=8&type=3 historical sound fileshttp://www.audiobooks.org/Free audiobook resourceshttp://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video#directory -over 15,000 educational audiobooks,MP3 downloads, podcasts, and videos.http://storynory.com/-Free audio stories for kids.http://www.audiobooksforfree.com/ - free audio bookshttp://www.ipreppress.com/Pages/Reference/MWPocket.htm- reference materials and famous documents

155. Patricia HuttonCMSCEpjhutton@aol.comtikap@aol.com