This document discusses the implementation of iPod Touches in a middle school. It proposes purchasing 30 iPod Touches along with carts, cases, and other accessories for a total budget of $8,715. Benefits mentioned include increased student engagement, customized learning, and stimulating diverse learners. Rules for student and teacher use are outlined, including assigning each student a numbered device and loading the cart in an organized way. Suggestions are provided for technical setup, training, and apps to explore.

1. For information on this presentation, contact
Amy Uelmen, Pulaski Community School
District, ajuelmen@pulaski.k12.wi.us

2. About Us:
 3,951 students Pre-K – 12th Grade
 7 building’s (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1
high)

4. PCMS:
Hillcrest Elementary:
Student Services:

5. • 25-30 ipod Touches
– Cases
– Screen covers
– Headphones
– Tack microphones
• Macbook
• Document Camera
• Wireless network
Bretford
PowerSync Cart

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8. Ipod Touch Budget
Product Cost Quantity Total
ipod touch (Apple) 189 30 5670
Bretford Powersync Cart 2400 1 2400
Clear, hard ipod touch case 1.5 30 45
Screen protector 1.5 30 45
itunes gift card 50 1 50
headphones with microphones 20 30 600
document camera 70 1 70
projector 700 1 700
VGA adapter for Macbook to projector 30 1 30

9.  Impact on instruction
 Engagement =
Discipline
 Test scores
 Meeting needs of
diverse learners
 Great battery life
 Multiple use device
 $ savings
 Setup different for staff
or student use

11.  Gives students a voice
 Total engagement
 Minimal distractions; minimal discipline
 Customized for own teaching
 Think. Question. Create.
 Put learning in the hands of students
 Stimulates out of sync learners: ESL, autistic,
etc.

12.  Bookmark websites
 Establish rules and motivate for appropriate
use
 Number devices and assign students a device
 At end of hour, students load drawer 1 (15) and
then drawer 2 (15)
 Teacher checks cart BEFORE class leaves at end
of the hour
 Unplug 1st hour; re-plug last hour
 Lock cart

13. EACH STUDENT’S
NUMBER IS THE EXACT
NUMBER ON THE IPOD
THAT THEY USE IN CLASS

15.  Get inscribing from Apple on each touch
 Label cart and device
 Get a hard clear case for each touch with screen
protector
 Don’t charge over the weekend– saves battery
life
 Shut down at least couple times a week
 Allow staff to learn the device in advance

16. Instructional:
 Commitment level of teachers
 Teacher controls the technology and it’s use
 Allow staff to use the devices ahead of time
 Staff use each other as resources: shared app document
with reviews, what population it works best with, resources
 Continue to find additional uses for the device!
Technical:
 Implemented a wireless network district wide in 2008-09
 Use network configuration utility
 Tech staff checked in with pilot teachers regularly
 A LOT of testing/ trial and error

17.  Mac vs. PC:
 Syncing device options
 Possibly backup and imaging
Future Changes/Enhancements
 New Licensing Program
 File transfer from device to PC (Google docs app,
same network)
 Filtering– simplify authentication
 Offering printing capability
 Offer multiple, repeated trainings
 Ipad integration

19. Apps used during this
problem:
• Google Earth
• Wikipedia
• XE Currency
• Proportion
•Marquee or i-Response

21. Apps explored in session:
Dragon Dictation
Dictionary
Whiteboard
AlltheCountries
Pop Math/Math Drills
Whirtyword
Words with Friends
Story Robe/ Story Kit
Color Splash
Pic Posterous
ReelDirector
Graphing Calculator
Voice Memo
Mini Piano/String Trio
ABC PocketPhonic
Literacy Skills Level 1
Typing Test

22.  Classroom 2.0 Ning
 Apps for Special Education
 Apple Learning Interchange
 Blog- List of Apps for Education
 Huge List of Math Apps
 Apps Used in 2010 – 2011 Classroom
 Appshopper.com