Ipods can hold music, connect to the internet, and have a large variety of apps and games. In the classroom a few ways a teacher can use an ipod are as follows:
- To play music.
- Music can be used to keep children motivated and focus.
- As a tool for memorization.
- Also a fun and easy way to learn a new language.
- To store games.
- Students can play educational games.
- For example: A teacher may have a few ipods for students to use personally when done with the given assignment. Not only will students want to finish their work when done they have an educational game to keep them busy and learning.
- To share information with students and parents.
- New Letters, Upcoming Events, Vocabulary for the week, etc.
- They can be used to connect classmates.
- Share information about assignments and upcoming group presentations.
- To connect teachers and education personnel.
- Teachers who are looking for ideas on maybe science fair or class projects.
- Teachers who are struggling with problems and need other teachers advice.
Blogs and Ipods are just two technologies that can be implemented in the daily classroom regimen. Technology is constantly changing and continues to change the world we live in. Why not use it for a great cause.