Enhanced instruction for engaged learners using the

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What is an iPod Touch?  Portable media player  Personal digital assistant  First iPod with wireless access  8, 32 or 64 GB of flash memory  Touchscreen

Pre-loaded with applications with icons on the home screen

iTunes

Syncing and setting preferences

iTunes U

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Educational Value of the Touch  Engages and empowers learners  Promotes student creativity and problem solving  Variety of “apps” to support and stimulate learning in all curriculum areas

Educational Podcasts  Audio or video (enhanced podcasts)  Easy to access  Anytime, anywhere learning  Constantly changing  Easy to create and share

Use in education  Enhance the curriculum  Promote programs and activities  Archive lessons  Professional development

Discovery-streaming and the iPod Touch /

3 Winning Apps for Middle School

Finding and downloading apps

Apps, apps, and…

more apps.