Apple iPod Touch Getting Started - Page 5

Getting Started with iPod touch: 5 A guide for using iPod touch and iTunes for teaching and learning What about the many administrative functions you must perform and keep track of as an educator? iPod touch is also a wonderful device to help you to organize and manage routine tasks. You can keep your calendar, contacts, and notes on an iPod touch as well as record voice memos to yourself or audio assessments of your students. Need to research something or find directions to your next meeting? iPod touch allows you to quickly access the Internet from a Wi-Fi connection. Depending on your student information system, you can even take attendance and complete your grades right from your iPod touch! This Getting Started guide is designed to help you create an environment where learning really is anywhere, anytime. You'll learn the basics of iPod touch and iTunes so that you'll be familiar with the operation and interface. Whether for one user or an entire class, you'll also discover how to effectively set up, maintain, and manage iPod touch in the classroom. You'll even explore several curriculum ideas for using iPod touch as a part of digital projects in your classroom. Because Apple products have a similar, easy interface, it won't take you long to begin using these innovative tools with your students. The power to effectively teach and learn is in the hands of you and your students, both literally and figuratively, when you use Apple's iPod touch and iTunes in your classroom! Kathy Shirley Technology and Media Services Director Escondido Union School District Escondido, California