1. I get to use an iPod in school? Using technology-based advance organizers to support the academic success of English Learners By: Elsa Billings & Carla Mathison

2. The Study Using iPods to increase engagement and student achievement Camp at California Museum Spread out over several weeks Activities that connected to state standards 240 fourth grade students Split into two groups Students took a Pre-Assessment

3. Group One Before the activities: Students watched videos as a class Videos frontloaded vocabulary and important information for the activities Videos were in English

4. Group One After the activities: Students watched videos as a class Videos reviewed the activities and main information Videos reviewed main vocabulary Videos were in English

5. Group Two Before the activities: Students were given their own iPods Students watched podcasts on their iPods Podcasts frontloaded vocabulary and important information in the activities Podcasts were in English and Spanish

6. Group Two After the activities: Students watched Podcast videos Videos reviewed important information Videos reviewed main vocabulary Videos were in English and Spanish

7. Findings Students took a Post-Assessment Students in group two performed better Students in group two were more engaged Students in group two were more excited about the activities