Here I am now

Looking back on my thoughts on the use of iPod Touches or other similar hand held technologies, my thinking has not changed too much. I think in the beginning I was more skeptical as to whether or not these were actually being used in the classrooms and now I have arrived at the understanding that they may not be in full use but they are being used. In addition, their use is spreading.

In my previous post on the iPod Touch, I was missing real life examples of how a class set of these are being used in classrooms today. I am struggling to find this information, although I am definitely on the look out. I plan to keep my eyes and ears open in the months to come for more practical uses. The reason why I am still searching is because I do not think the way in which we have used the iPod Touch this past quarter is realistic for an individual teacher to do on their own. Each interaction we have had with students and the Touch is one on one. Granted there have been some helpful applications, such as being able to record students as they read. On the other hand, I am still searching. I have been checking out professional blogs and YouTube videos for answers.

Lastly, I am interested in the funding of a class set of iPod Touches. I am sure there is some grant out there that would help pay for something like this for classroom use. I would love to be the teacher who has them in her classroom. Maybe then I can experiment with more uses. Therefore, I am on the hunt to find funding for a project like this because even though I am searching for uses, I do believe the ipod Touch can have a positive impact on student learning.

Show Me How

A few weeks ago when I was first introduced to the use of ipods in classrooms I was curious about how realistic the whole idea was. After doing a little research on my own recently I see now that ipod use in the classroom is increasing as teachers and administration gain a better understanding of what they have to offer and how they can enhance the classroom instruction. I see now that it is important for us as future teachers to get to know how to use the ipod touch and discover useful ways to integrate them in the classroom. This takes us to my next question.


I see how the use of a handheld device that has audio, video, picture, and Internet capabilities can be useful in the classroom, but how? I have read many blogs, watched many videos and searched the Internet for ideas, but few people are actually giving examples of how to use them. I think the way in which we are currently using the ipod touch with kindergartners is unrealistic,  I do not think as a sole teacher you can just hand off an ipod touch to each child and ask them to do something on it. Talk about classroom management! So what are some realistic uses? What are some ways that the ipod touch is more beneficial than the laptop already in the classroom? 


Don't get me wrong, I love technology, I love Apple products and I love the ipod touch. I am on my way to becoming a proponent for their use in the classroom. Although, before I get there I need to see ways I would be able to successfully integrate these into a classroom, where they are used regularly when I am the only classroom teacher. Therefore, these are the things I will be looking for in the coming weeks.

iPods in the classroom

As someone who owns a an iphone 4, I am familiar with the software used on the ipods. Therefore, it is difficult for me to think of questions I may have about the use of ipods in classrooms. I know how to use the ipod so I am only curious about how to use it in a classroom.The only thing I currently wonder about is how realistic is it to study the use of ipods in the public school classrooms. Many schools can barely afford new books, relevant curriculum or much if any technology. How many classrooms are actually using the ipods today and is it projected that more classrooms will begin to use them since they are more affordable than a classroom computer?


I am excited to research current apps that would be beneficial in the classroom. I will be discovering both math and early learning literacy apps in the next two months. I am also looking forward not only to finding apps, but also considering how I can use ipods to enhance learning of a topic I may already be teaching students.