The iPod Touch

ClassroomUsing the iPod Touch to

Reach Students with Special Needs

Presented By: Allison Younghttp://dec.scsk12.org/~younga

ayoung@scsk12.org

Why Use the iPod Touch ?

Smaller & more “mobile” than a desktop or laptop

Has a “cool” factor & can be very motivating

Can be individualized for individual student needs

Useful for differentiated instruction strategies

Pairs audio with visual

iPod Touch At - A - Glance

Sleep/Wake Wi-Fi Antennae

Status Bar

Application Icon

Headphones PortDock ConnectorHome Button

Touch Screen

Volume Keys

Our students alreadyKNOW how to use technology,

or they are very willing to LEARN the use of knew

technologies in theclassroom.

To Begin Using iPod Touch, You Must:

Have iTunes downloaded on your computer

Create an iTunes Account

Download Apps to iTunes

Sync Apps to your iPod Touch

Set up iTunes Account with NO Credit Card

1 Launch the App Store in iTunes

2 Find and select a free app you want to download

3 Click on “Free App” to download

4 Click on “Create a New Account”

5 Click on “Continue” and create a new account as per directions

6 You will soon see a Payment Options Menu – Select “None”

7 Verify the newly created account with the email address provided in the setup

Volume Purchasing Apps

You can purchase apps for your iPod touch, but understand that you must purchase the app multiple times if you install it

on multiple iPod’s.

For example, if you put the same app on 3 different iPod’s, you must purchase it 3 times.

You can put free apps on as many iPod’s as you would like.

There is a Volume Purchase License available through Apple. If you are interested, have your school administration look

into this for you.

Downloading Apps From iTunes1 Open iTunes on your computer

2 Choose “iTunes Store” from menu on the left

3 Make sure you are signed into your iTunes account on the top right of the screen

4 Click on “App Store” in the top center of the screen

5 Search for apps by category or name

6 When you find the app you want to download, click “Free” or “1.99” (varies depending on the app).

7 The app will download into the “Applications” folder on the left side menu of your iTunes application

Installing Apps & Syncing your iPod Touch1 Plug your iPod into your computer and open iTunes

2 Choose your iPod under “Devices” on the left side menu

3 From the top menu, choose “Apps” and click on the apps you would like to install on your iPod

4 Click through the other menus (Music, Movies, Podcasts, Photos, Books, etc) and choose any other items you would like to place on your iPod

5 Click on “Sync” or “Apply” at the bottom of the screen. All of the items you have chosen should now install on your iPod

6 Once your sync is complete, click the “eject” button next to your iPod name under “Devices”

7 You may now unplug and use your iPod

iTunes UProvides unlimited information

that is accessible at anytime

• Lectures• Books• Podcasts• Videos

More than 350,00 FREE resources

To Access iTunes U, click on the “iTunes U” button in iTunes

The TN Dept of Education has an iTunes U page with resources Aligned to the State Standards

Example of Video Podcast Downloaded from iTunes U

Podcasts will download

To the “Podcasts” folder

In the left menu of iTunes

Software Updates

Make sure you check for software updates regularly!

Apple puts out updates on a regular basis.

• iTunes needs to be updated

• iPod software needs to be updated

How to Choose Apps for Students

STUDENT

TASK

ENVIRONMENT

TOOLS

What are the needs & abilities of the student?

What technology is available?

What does the studentneed to accomplish?

What other tools will be needed?

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