IPOD


 * Assignment #1 - iPod Articles/Links**


 * Assignment #2 - Podcast for classroom**

[|http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld] For the classroom, I subscribed to PBS Frontline. I have used these programs in many of my classes. Students generally find the stories to be interesting, thought provoking and relevant. Most of the programs I have shown relate to current events, history, economics and sociology. As of June 2010, our school does not have WIFI. I found a podcast on California and the Immigration Dilemna. It examined the impact that immigration is having on California's struggling economy. I thought it would be relevant given the topic and the demographics of our community in Delavan. Our school has the largest percentage of hispanic students in the state.

[] For personal enjoyment, I access the ESPN podcast site that includes access to sports commentary on a variety of different sports.


 * Assignment #3 - Personal and Professional APPS

__Professional__**

[] - An APP that helps with grammar.

[] - Geography games, quizzes, and tours.

[] - Fun facts and encyclopedia about the world.

[] - Edmodo allows teachers and students to stay connected and share information.

[] - iBooks allows you to download the classics and other books on your ipod.

__**Personal**__

[] - The Onion is political satire of an adult nature.

[|http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/npr-music/id378195188?mt=] - NPR Music that includes concerts and interviews.

[] - Dave Matthews music and connection to news about the band.

[] - Golfshots gives you access to thousands of different courses and different holes.

[] - TomTom US helps you finds directions and navigate anywhere in the US.


 * Assignment #4 - Podcast

Versailles Treaty

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 * Assignment #5 - Reflections**

Much of my use of my iPod will be personal. The technology is completely new to me. That stated, it is going to take time for me to figure out the basics of using the technology. I am at square 1 as the saying goes. I have just begun to download some songs from Apple/iTunes. Most of the time I have spent has been converting my CDs to my iPod. My short term plan is to use the iPod for music as I travel this summer.

I don't feel comfortable with the technology to begin to introduce it into my classroom/curriculum. Although our building will be wireless next September for the first time, students will be banned from using iPods/MP3 and cell phones during the school day. Conversations that I have had with my building principal leads me to think that he is open and the administration is willing to change the policy if they can employ safeguards that will ensure proper use of the technology by the students and staff. I think his skepticism about current use is not only irresponsible use by students, but also unfamiliarity of the technology by the staff. I believe he is open to the great possibilites presented by iPods and their classroom use.

I have other technological priorities in my curriculum/classroom above the iPod. I will be spending much of my time next year learning the new technology of the Smart Board. I recieved one in June with the condition that I demonstrate to central administration how I am incorporating the new technology in my class. Along with continuation of my masters program and the Smart Board, I will be otherwise occupied with areas not related to iPods in the classroom. I hope I can begin incorporating the iPod technology by 2011-2012 in my class.

[] Travis Allen created specific APPS for students as to how an ipod could benefit them educationally. Some of the 5 he highlighted described an APP for a graphing calculator, an APP for a referencing artists and their work, a fitness/dietary calculator, a planner, and a schedule with connections to their instructors.
 * Assignment #6 - YouTube Video**

[] - Audio Owl This site has a wide genre of audio books for download. The site allows you to listen to a preview of the book while browsing. The free trial period that lasts for 2 weeks.
 * Assignment #7 - Free Audio Books**

[] - Audio Books for Free Another site similar to Audio Owl. Also has music and ringtones, but has yet to add them to website.

[] This is a link that describes Spanish explorer's Hernando de Soto missions in Southwest America. It is produced by the National Parks Service.
 * Assignment #8 - iTunes U**