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The iPod Touch
ClassroomUsing the iPod Touch to
Reach Students with Special Needs
Presented By: Allison Younghttp://dec.scsk12.org/~younga
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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