[info-tech] IPODS
I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
RE: [info-tech] IPODS
We have a few Nanos that have been given out to our TAG and Music programs. Haven't heard of any problems, but I cannot confirm their regular use either. Some of those Nano's have the Belkin recorder that enables them to create their podcasts. Seems to work pretty slick. We had an extra set so we have given it to a Special Ed room for notes and things so the students can record them. I haven't heard any good or bad things. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:18 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IPODS I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
Re: [info-tech] IPODS
we have a few 16gb models Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us 9/18/2009 8:18 AM I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
RE: [info-tech] IPODS
Keep in mind that if you buy the new Nano you'll also be buying a video camera and audio recorder at the same time (no extra hardware required). Brendan Brendan Porter Network Engineer VMware VCP RD Industries 810 12th St Milford, IA e: bpor...@rdi1.com p: (712) 338-2999 x126 From: Pearson, Jeremy [mailto:jpear...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us] Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:31 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] IPODS We have a few Nanos that have been given out to our TAG and Music programs. Haven't heard of any problems, but I cannot confirm their regular use either. Some of those Nano's have the Belkin recorder that enables them to create their podcasts. Seems to work pretty slick. We had an extra set so we have given it to a Special Ed room for notes and things so the students can record them. I haven't heard any good or bad things. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:18 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IPODS I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
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We have nanos. Beginning to really start using these this year. As well as setting up listening centers in classrooms with them. (Belkin headphone splitters -- can connect 5 headsets to one iPod -- really nice!) Also--zamzar.com -- will convert text into MP3 files for you (tests, worksheets) without having to record it yourself. Keep in mind it does have the computer voice, though. On Sep 18, 2009, at 8:18 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
re: [info-tech] IPODS
We've got a bunch of Touches. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:44 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IPODS I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
RE: [info-tech] IPODS
We're going with the Nano From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Tim Limbert Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] IPODS We've got a bunch of Touches. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:44 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IPODS I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
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Touches have the flexibility of applications, which I like, but the cameras in the Nanos, make them interesting. I think we will end up with some of both. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Sep 18, 2009, at 11:50 AM, McKenney, Kurt wrote: We’re going with the Nano From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Tim Limbert Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:50 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] IPODS We've got a bunch of Touches. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: Richardson,Tony trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 9:44 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] IPODS I have a Special Ed teacher who wants to try out an IPod what model is everyone buying Thanks, Tony Richardson Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us Phone: (515)332-9706 Learning and Success for All
[info-tech] iPods in the classroom
We have been throwing around the idea of purchasing iPods at the high school. If any of you are using or have used them, we have a few questions for you. What is the educational value of using iPods in the classroom? What types of things have classrooms done with them? Have you come across any problems and is Apple willing to help?Besides the iPods, what kind of hardware will we need to get started? Do you have any other suggestions that you can offer? Thanks Linda Linda Huseman Technology Coordinator Alta Community School 101 W. 5th St. Alta, IA 51002 200-1331 200-1400 200-1602 (Fax) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the alta.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
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Sort of a ramble to follow . . . but just started thinking of uses/ how we are/will be using. Summary: I think there are uses, there is some hardware I would suggest, and you are going to need staff development. With our last lab purchase, we took the option of 40 free Nanos -vs- 5 more computers. We have used them for tests a majority of the time--teachers have recorded their tests and those who would like to listen to them while taking have that option. Then you're not having one person reading a test for 5 students, for example. They are able to go at their own pace. Again, this is relatively new . . . I offered a class last fall for HS staff, and will be doing another district wide this spring regarding how to record the audio files (we use GarageBand and create podcasts). As this becomes more in demand/ used . . . we will be needing to purchase some docking/charging stations. There is a cart that allows you to sync the file you want uploaded to all at one time. You can also purchase smaller sized (I think allows you to charge 5 at a time.) I can also see these become listening centers at all levels, as more people become trained and comfortable using them. Belkin has a product that allows you to connect up to 5 headphones to one iPod--I bought it for my kids (well, sort of for me as well) for around $20 this weekend. That's how I could see the listening center thing take off at all levels. Also some great uses for listening to Podcasts, things off of iTunes U . . . again, all areas of focus in the tech. staff development stuff I'll be offering this spring and summer. I could also see this for audio books and loading the books for kids to read along to. (Isn't it 5 licenses per download?--pretty good deal) From some of the courses I offered last summer . . . I know some of the teachers were using the recording feature from GarageBand and then having kids read speeches, record timed readings, etc.--and then were going to have students listen to their own voice. The upper level grades were also going to use it as a critiquing tool.) This could be another use with the iPods for things like speech class. Oh, and I also bought quite a few USB microphones. I think I have Logictech off the Co-op that were around $15 each. This allows some flexibility for the recording and kids or the teacher don't have to be talking into the computer. When you are using a technology the kids are using, I think that is great as well! Feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. Thanks! Jackie On Feb 17, 2009, at 9:05 AM, Linda Huseman wrote: We have been throwing around the idea of purchasing iPods at the high school. If any of you are using or have used them, we have a few questions for you. What is the educational value of using iPods in the classroom? What types of things have classrooms done with them? Have you come across any problems and is Apple willing to help?Besides the iPods, what kind of hardware will we need to get started? Do you have any other suggestions that you can offer? Thanks Linda Linda Huseman Technology Coordinator Alta Community School 101 W. 5th St. Alta, IA 51002 200-1331 200-1400 200-1602 (Fax) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the alta.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] iPods in the classroom
Fort Dodge has purchased 3 iPods to enhance our TAG program. This is our pilot. I have seen mixed results. Most of our hurdles have been on the teacher side. They are scared of breaking them (iPod or belkin recorder) or having students break them while using them. The one thing that the tech dept. and myself said from the get-go is that there is no reason to purchase nano's for $149 when you can go out and buy a desktop USB mic for $25 and download audacity for free. The only thing that the iPod is good for is recording audio away from the computer. That doesn't happen as much as it could, but 3 iPods at this time is enough for our TAG dept. to stay happy. We are using www.podomatic.com to host our podcasts and then set that website up to dump them into iTunes. Chris Technology Integration Coordinator Fort Dodge Community School District chander...@fort-dodge.k12.ia.us Office phone (515) 574-5362 Cell phone (712) 299-3028 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us on behalf of Linda Huseman Sent: Tue 2/17/2009 9:05 AM To: Info-Tech (E-mail) Subject: [info-tech] iPods in the classroom We have been throwing around the idea of purchasing iPods at the high school. If any of you are using or have used them, we have a few questions for you. What is the educational value of using iPods in the classroom? What types of things have classrooms done with them? Have you come across any problems and is Apple willing to help?Besides the iPods, what kind of hardware will we need to get started? Do you have any other suggestions that you can offer? Thanks Linda Linda Huseman Technology Coordinator Alta Community School 101 W. 5th St. Alta, IA 51002 200-1331 200-1400 200-1602 (Fax) --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the alta.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - winmail.dat
