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Getting Started with iPod touch:
A guide for using iPod touch and iTunes for teaching and learning
What about the many administrative functions you must perform and keep track of as
an educator? iPod touch is also a wonderful device to help you to organize and manage
routine tasks. You can keep your calendar, contacts, and notes on an iPod touch as
well as record voice memos to yourself or audio assessments of your students. Need
toresearchsomethingornddirectionstoyournextmeeting?iPodtouchallowsyou
to quickly access the Internet from a Wi-Fi connection. Depending on your student
information system, you can even take attendance and complete your grades right from
your iPod touch!
This Getting Started guide is designed to help you create an environment where learning
really is anywhere, anytime. You’ll learn the basics of iPod touch and iTunes so that you’ll
be familiar with the operation and interface. Whether for one user or an entire class,
you’llalsodiscoverhowtoeectivelysetup,maintain,andmanageiPodtouchinthe
classroom. You’ll even explore several curriculum ideas for using iPod touch as a part of
digital projects in your classroom. Because Apple products have a similar, easy interface,
it won’t take you long to begin using these innovative tools with your students.
Thepowertoeectivelyteachandlearnisinthehandsofyouandyourstudents,both
literallyandguratively,whenyouuseApple’siPodtouchandiTunesinyourclassroom!
Kathy Shirley
Technology and Media Services Director
Escondido Union School District
Escondido, California