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Digital Science Experiments
Students listens to an iPod and a voice recorder, in which the teacher provides the experiment instructions. They listen to the directions first, then they observe and record their experiments steps and results using a digital camera and...
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Spark of Imagination
Young scholars consider the power of physics. In this current events lesson, students listen to a lecture that explores the power garnered by iPod batteries and how they work.
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Radio Show
Learners work in groups to write a radio drama based on an event or period in history. They write commericals that are appropriate for the radio age and create sound effects. The radio shows are recorded using an iPod and a voice...
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Digital Field Trip Report
Students create a series of guided tours through a museum, creating a virtual museum for others to acess using audio, images, and an iPod. Their reflections serve as a way to allow other students that are unable to attend the field trip...
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An Audio Travel Album
Students interview someone who has recently visited a country that students are studying. They use iPod and voice recorder to record the interview and use iPhoto to review and orgainze the interviewee's photos of the trip as well as any...
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Learning World Languages
Students brainstorm topics for a conversation to be held in the language they are studying. They generate questions and hold practice conversations. Pupils record question and answers with an iPod and a voice recorder. When they are...
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Newcomers Learn Local History
Middle schoolers that are English Language Learners (ELL) work individually and in small groups to conduct research on their community. They compile the results of their research, write a report, and create a presentation slideshow. ...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Tony Fadell
Learn about the mastermind behind the iPod Tony Fadell. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 4 7 14: Quieres Algo Nuevo De Apple?
In Spanish. Article reports on new announcements that will be coming from Apple in June.
Apple
I Tunes Store for Podcasts
Both students and teachers can find podcasts that can be subscribed to, or downloaded to a computer or any MP3 playing device. Most are free and those that carry a fee are clearly marked. The best place to start is under the Education...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: I Pod
A Wikipedia article on the iPod which contains background information on the iPod name, history, capabilities, design, use and models. The multiple generations of iPod are covered as is integration with iTunes.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Apple's I Pod a Technological, Cultural Phenomenon
Read or listen to a conversation in which the merits of the IPod are discussed. Any downside to the IPod? Many people feel technology has the capability to isolate individuals from society. What do you think?
Other
Podcasting 101 for K 12 Librarians
This article gets down to the basics, including what podcasts are, how to access them, how to create them, and why to use them. While it is specifically directed toward school librarians, the information is equally applicable for...
Apple
Apple: I Pod
At Apple Computer's iPod site, find out about the latest iPod models, pricing, accessories and news. This site also contains links to iPod Tech Support as well as to iTunes and the iTunes Podcast Directory.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Podcasting
Overview of the Internet broadcasting method. Also contains the origin of podcasting, how the term came to be coined, and other uses of podcasting.
BBC
Bbc News: Podcasts Bring Diy Radio to the Web
This BBC article from 2004 describes the basics of podcasting- "an internet-based radio show which podcasters create, usually in the comfort of their own home".It gives background on the origin of podcasting with MTV host, Adam Curry.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Is a Personal Device Classroom?: Lesson 2
This lesson describes how to integrate personal devices in the classroom.
Other
Peachpit: Podcasting Basics
This article by the author of "Secrets of the iPod" provides an excellent overview of podcasting. It explains what podcasting is and gives step-by-step instructions for subscribing to and listening to podcasts with an iPod or on your...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Steve Jobs
Students learn about the biography of entrepreneur Steve Jobs including early life, starting Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak, NeXT, Pixar, the iPod, the iPhone, and fun facts on this site.
Other
I Podlounge
iPodlounge is the "leading independent resource for all things iPod." Here you will find news, accessories, articles, free forums, galleries and software for the iPod. Many accessories are reviewed and given recommendation ratings.
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Ipodderx
A three-part series on the "How-tos" of podcasting. The first part is how to get ?Podcasts? on your iPod. For the second part of the how-to you can listen to a Podcast, and the third part of the how-to is about making your own Podcast.
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Apple I Pod
This BBC article from 2004 describes the basics of podcasting- "an internet-based radio show which podcasters create, usually in the comfort of their own home".It gives background on the origin of podcasting with MTV host, Adam Curry.