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10 Website/Resources for using iPods in the classroom

1. [] This links to a Q & A page with a technology coordinator in Orange County Florida. It highlights what he has seen being done with iPods in classrooms as well as addresses some commonly expressed concerns.

2. [] This article points out the flaws experienced by giving students iPods, they were not used appropriately. It does go into the benefits of those students who use them the way they were intended like easy access to study materials, saving on paper resources, etc.

3. [] This article is more about iPods at the college level. It highlights how professors are providing audio lectures for the students to listen to. Some students express a dislike for the idea saying that it takes away from the personal aspect.

4. [] This gives information about a district that received money from a grant to purchase iPods for the classrooms and also to provide the teachers with training on how to use them effectively. There are examples of lesson plans here as well.

5. [] This is a powerpoint that goes through the in’s and out’s of using iPods in education. It gives examples of lessons, assessments and instructions on how to use different features.

6. [] This is an article that addresses the fact that many schools have banned iPods and are now rethinking the policy. The author discusses how in bilingual classrooms there have been huge benefits to using iPods for vocabulary and grammer.

7. [] This is a good article about a school in Dallas where iPods are being used effectively. The teachers are accepting the fact that we are in a tech world and need to educate accordingly. Using programs like Garage Band, teachers are finding ways to make the boring yet sometimes necessary work of memorizing fun for kids.

8. [] This site provides 100 ways to use an iPod to enhance teaching and learning. Lots of links here but it is well organized and easy to navigate.

9. [] This links to a video that highlights the benefits of using iPods with Special Education students. Things like reading test questions can be more individualized and potentially eliminate having to pull some students out of the regular classroom.

10. [] This is a short article that points out that while some schools are banning iPods, others are finding creative ways to use them. One benefit mentioned is that students are encouraged to be more active while listening to their iPods.