iPods in the Classroom
Online Resources on Using Podcasting to Enhance Learning
by David Privett, District Media Specialist
November 16, 2007
Below are some online resources I have located through peer recommendation, professional journal recommendations, and some I have just come across through my own searching. In an attempt to keep this page as up-to-date and useful as possible, please report all dead links or new links you would like added to dprivett@esu2.org.
iPods in
Education
"Here's a good overview of what you can do with iPods in
a classroom or library setting. Each section covers a different
function, from how to create quizzes and take notes using an iPod
to using the device to interact with others and the Web. Created
by: Tony Vincent, elementary teacher and education consultant,
Omaha, NE. Don't miss: The link 'Getting Started: A Guide
for Using iPods and iTunes for Teaching and Learning,' a 42-page
PDF created by Apple. Detour: For a brief staff workshop,
check out 'What is a Podcast?' at
www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial091.shtml."
(Source: Junion-Metz, G., School Library Journal, July
2007)
Podcasting Evaluation Form for Students
"Teaching kids how to evaluate a book, video, or Web
site is an important skill. Here's an equivalent tool for podcasts.
Created by Kathy Schrock, administrator for technology, Nauset
Public Schools, Cape Cod, MA, this wonderful form will help you and
your kids look critically at podcasts they find on the Web, as well
as their own. Detour: Another great tool is the 'Podcast
Rubric for Teachers' at
sblogs.writingproject.org. (Source: Junion-Metz, G., School
Library Journal, July 2007)
Podcasting in the
Classroom
"This simple classroom unit is a great introduction to podcasting
and doable by even the busiest of teachers. The section
"Educational Podcasting Resources" provides good step-by-step
tutorials. To access thousands of podcasts on just about any topic,
including education, visit the 'Podcast Alley' link. Created
by: Nathan Shelley, School of the Epiphany, San Francisco, CA.
Detour: For student projects, from elementary to high
school, visit the Education Podcast Network at epnweb.org. Among my favorites are the
'1-Maple Audiobooks' created by first graders." (Source:
Junion-Metz, G., School Library Journal, July 2007)
Teaching
with iPod and iTunes
"Teachers who are already using iPods with kids have posted their
best projects and lessons here. Created by: Members of the
Apple Learning Interchange 2007. Detour: Hungry for more
iPod activities? Then be sure to point your browser to 'iPod in
Education--Lesson Plans' at www.apple.com/au/education/ipod/lessons."
(Source: Junion-Metz, G., School Library Journal, July
2007)
Using iPods in Learning and
Teaching
"So you're already sold on iPods as a learning tool, but need to
convince others in your library or school. Then this site's for
you. It outlines the potential applications for iPods in teaching,
research gathering, music appreciation, and language instruction.
There's even specific information on using iPods in libraries.
Created by: Trevor Bennett and Rivka Niesten, Edith Cowen
University, Perth, Australia. Detour: For a great staff
workshop or class presentation, go to 'Creating a Podcast' at
www.educationworld.com. (Source: Junion-Metz, G., School
Library Journal, July 2007)
