iPods

iPods are such an amazing learning tool for classroom learning, that are simple to use, and troubleshoot. 

I am always looking for new ideas and ways to include them in student learning and recently discovered the website Learning in Hand created by Tony Vincent.  This is an amazing resource for any hand held tool that you might think of using with your students, but since we have access to iPods I found that section especially helpful.  

Tony Vincent lists lesson plan ideas, how to tutorials, and links to other sites with more great ideas.  

If you are looking for new ideas or just ways to get started with iPods in the classroom, this is a must see site. Check it out, here. 

The Khan Academy

This is a must read article about the Khan Academy developed by Sal Khan and receiving grants from the Gates Foundation and Google.  It is such a great revolutionary concept, but also an incredible resource of video tutorials on 2200 different instructional concepts from K - 12.  Wow, check it out!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/04/the-khan-academy-and-educ_n_844390.html

And here is a link to the Khan Academy site:

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Printable Graphic Organizers

Here is a great list of graphic organizers for brainstorming and ordering information: http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/

Great video that details 500 years of Canadian exploration

Northwest Passage from Dennis Sisterson on Vimeo.

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More ideas for using the iPod nano in the classroom

In addition to the obvious features (podcasts, video recording and voice memos), there are even more ways to use iPods in the classroom.

1.  FM Radio - The 5th generation Nano comes with built in FM Radio and has a pause and playback feature.  So, listening to radio shows and weather reports is easier than ever.

2. Pedometer - The 5th generation Nano has a built in pedometer, so you can use it with your class to track km walked/run for KM Club or any fitness challenge.

3.  Music - Yes, the 5th generation Nano plays music.  Of course this is what the Nano was designed for, but with all of the new "extra's" available on the Nano, this feature is often forgotten.  Find music quicker then ever without worrying about finding a CD or protecting a CD from scratches.  The Nano will automatically organize your music for you into Genius Mixes too!  Or allow students to listen to music while working independently, if this helps to block our distractions and concentrate.

Enjoy the iPods, Terry Fox Elementary!  I want to hear all about them!