iPods

== We have two types of iPods at Epsom. The **iPod nanos** which are great for using the nike sensors and running or walking and also we have iTalks which are microphones that plug into the iPods. Children can record their voices reading or interviewing or just talking and download it into their iTunes account and then use it for their iWeb, add it to a movie in iMovie or add it as a commentary for a slide show in iphoto. KIdpix can also use the audio file and garageband. Also the iPod nanos can be used as listening posts for reading and teacher talks to instruct and direct children.

The iPod Touch is also used at Epsom. In 2010 we are trialling them across 3 lower school classes. The 2 Prep/1 and grade 1/2 classes. The iPods will be used in activity times during literacy and numeracy blocks. There are many apps (applications) as well as internet connection. See my blog to read about our use of these over the last two years. I am adding to the blog as we find more uses for the iPods. They also have the Australian Oxford Concise Dictionary on them and can pronounce words. There are many books recorded on them for rotational activity times. PD will be provided in an ongoing basis and in special sessions (iPods4Learning) and all staff members are invited to join us. The ipod touch can also record voices and show movies as well as pictures from your iPhoto gallery.

[|iPod Touch Project website]