Web-Based Resources
Here are some web-based resources that are available to support the use of the iPod Touch in a K-12 setting:
Other Online Resources:
100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better - the name says it all.
36 Interesting Ways to Use An iPod Touch in the Classroom - Great ideas here!
Appsforedu.com - great reviews of apps, mostly for elementary.
NEW - AppShopper.com - a great tool for keeping up with changes in apps, especially prices. Create an account then a "wishlist!"
Apptivities - A blog released July 2010 created by Apple Certified trainers. Lessons that incorporate iPod touches and iPads.
iCT@C - apps for possible education uses. (.pdf)
iEducation Home - Wiki created by Vicki "CoolCatTeacher" Davis for sharing resources related to the use of the iPod Touch in the classroom. A great resource.
iNTouch School - Top 50 Educational Apps.
NEW - iPads in Schools Livebinder - Lots of resources here!
Learning in Hand - blog all about the use of iPods in education.
- #edapp on Twapperkeeper - archive of all Twitter messages marked with the Educational App (or #edapp) tag.
- #eddapp on Twubs - archive of all Twitter messages marked with the Educational App (or #edapp) tag.
Learning Continuity - a sortable list of educational apps.
NEW - Macworld's Education App Reviews (sortable list) - from MacWorld Magazine.
TCEA's App List - Arranged by subject area.
NEW - Teach With Your iPad - Tons of resources here.
NEW - Teachers With Apps - Blog that reviews apps for use in the classroom.
Tricks Using the iPod Touch in Class
Top 50 iPhone Apps for Educators - iPod Touch, too, of course!
Top Education Apps - research study findings of top iPod Touch and iPad Apps
ipodclassroom - wiki centered around the use of the ipod touch in the classroom.
iPod Touch/iPhone Classroom Applications - on the Classroom 2.0 Ning.
iPod Touch in the Classroom - Blog Post by David Warlick
iPod Touch Schoolwide Implementation - Susan Wells' Classroom 2.0 Discussion on the project at Culbreth Middle School in Chapel Hill
Application Reviews:
iEAR.org - Reviews iPod Touch Apps for education.
Other Schools Who Are Sharing Their Experiences:
Grey Culbreth Middle School - these guys are the pioneers in the use of the iPod Touch in the school. In fact, they've implemented a 1:1 program using them. Here are some resources related to their implementation:
Epsom Schools - iPod Touch Project
St. Mary's Episcopal School, Early Childhood iPod Implementation - Using iPod Touches with 3-6 year olds
Mount Airy City Schools - Project iLearn (i iLead, iExplore, iAccess, iRelate, iNavigate) This project will include 5th-9th graders and is projected to begin August 2010. Currently teachers are receiving their training while tips and resources are being shared at the Project iLearn website.
Comments (1)
malloydo said
at 3:58 pm on Jul 29, 2010
The term Apptivities, is this copyrighted or can we use it as well? Any ideas?
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