Getting Started with the iPod Touch April 27, 2010
Posted by loislindemann in : e-learning , trackbackAn iPod Touch is a versatile device that will allow you to do many things: play music; send and receive email, access the Internet; play games… The good news is it’s really easy to use: just three buttons and a touch screen. That’s it!
Using the iPod Touch in the Classroom – some Dos and Don’ts
DO:
- Try different ways of using the iPods: paired work or use by a small group is possible.
- Experiment with different Apps. If you find a good one, please tell us about it.
- Check websites work on the iPod touch before the lesson—some sites that use Flash (such as mymaths.co.uk) won’t work.
- Count the iPods in and out each time you use them. Whenever possible, keep a record of who uses each one—this encourages students to behave responsibly.
- Let someone know if there are any problems.
DON’T:
- Allow any student to find out our iTunes password (however trustworthy they are)
- Allow any student to leave the room with an iPod for any reason
- Allow students to use the iPods unsupervised—remember that they can access the Internet!
What do I do if… ?
Technology is great, until it goes wrong! Fortunately, most things are easily put right:
- 99% of problems will be solved by pushing the round button.
Yes, it really is that simple! - 0.9% of the remaining problems will be solved by keeping the iPods charged, so if you spot any low batteries at the end of a session, please make sure that they are re-charged before someone else uses them.
- A few problems will require more drastic action: usually a reset, which only takes a few minutes. If the round button doesn’t work and there is power in the battery, ask for help.
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