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 [|**100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study**] [|**Learning in Hand-Podcasting**]
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 * __5 More Articles that use Ipods in the classroom__**



__** Using iPods in the Classroom Promotes Interactive Learning and More Effective Studying **__ John Parrott brings to light the possibilities of an iPod’s use in education. He mentions how some schools have created downloadable files on their web pages for students to access. All files are tailored for that school and the needs of their students. Although not all school districts are ready to jump on the iPod bandwagon, I believe they are missing a wonderful opportunity. Students tend to be more engaged in their learning when using new technology. This article mentions how students turn to their iPods more during "down time" for learning. For example, students were found listening to lectures and assignments while walking to school or riding the bus. The article even offers a suggestion for regulating iPods in the schools. Creating an iPod team consisting of teachers, parents, and students, can help with issues and concerns that might pop-up.

**__ iPods now double as study aids __** This article came out in 2006; Duke University was piloting a case study in a national iPod experiment. All incoming freshmen that year were given free iPods. What the University found was an increase in class attendance! The reason for the increase of attendance is that students were excited, engaged, and willing to share and discuss what they have been listening to and watching on the iPods.

**__ The Lowdown on Podcasting __** This article explains in an easy way what exactly a podcast is and how it works. I like the analogy stated in the article; “…podcasting gives you what you want when you’re ready to listen; “It’s TiVo for radio—and it’s free”. The article also points out, for a newbie on podcasting; it may be overwhelming for a person to find a good podcast. The connection they made was; “…finding the right podcast is daunting, a bit like digging through a Blockbuster after an earthquake”. I could not agree more. I had a hard time finding podcast that were fitting for my agenda. The article offered a solution for this, try visiting iPodder.org.

**__ iPods good for the classroom? Yes! Check out how! __** In this article, it explains how cell phones and iPods can be used in education, even though most school districts frown upon the use of electronics during school hours. The article gives examples how a teacher could easily integrate the use of iPods into their classrooms. For example, an iPods can be used to help “teachers preview text and content for ELL students.” With theses technological tools students that were absent from school could preview the class lesson on their iPod or phone by downloading it. This could change the way we have students’ catch-up in class. Just imagine no longer needing study sheets, students can download podcasts for a review and play them as often as they need! The use of the new technologies in education is endless.

** __ LOOK WHO'S TALKING: INCORPORATING IPODS IN THE CLASSROOM. __ **  This article focuses on Oral Language and the use of iPods in the classroom. The article gives and explains five strategies an educator can use to implement iPods in their curriculum. This article is offers usefully and knowledgeable information in regards to integrating iPods in the classroom. It also offers worksheets for educators to use when planning a lesson using iPods.
 * Strategy 1:** Exploring the listening process through podcasts
 * Strategy 2:** Radio shows to engage students in audio text creation and critical listening
 * Strategy 3:** Podcasts to engage students in purposeful, sustained talk
 * Strategy 4:** Audio tours to showcase the reality for students
 * Strategy 5:** Listening and viewing tasks requiring action using iPods