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.
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.