This document discusses the implementation of iPod Touches in a middle school. It proposes purchasing 30 iPod Touches along with carts, cases, and other accessories for a total budget of $8,715. Benefits mentioned include increased student engagement, customized learning, and stimulating diverse learners. Rules for student and teacher use are outlined, including assigning each student a numbered device and loading the cart in an organized way. Suggestions are provided for technical setup, training, and apps to explore.
8. Ipod Touch Budget
Product Cost Quantity Total
ipod touch (Apple) 189 30 5670
Bretford Powersync Cart 2400 1 2400
Clear, hard ipod touch case 1.5 30 45
Screen protector 1.5 30 45
itunes gift card 50 1 50
headphones with microphones 20 30 600
document camera 70 1 70
projector 700 1 700
VGA adapter for Macbook to projector 30 1 30
9. Impact on instruction
Engagement =
Discipline
Test scores
Meeting needs of
diverse learners
Great battery life
Multiple use device
$ savings
Setup different for staff
or student use
10.
11. Gives students a voice
Total engagement
Minimal distractions; minimal discipline
Customized for own teaching
Think. Question. Create.
Put learning in the hands of students
Stimulates out of sync learners: ESL, autistic,
etc.
12. Bookmark websites
Establish rules and motivate for appropriate
use
Number devices and assign students a device
At end of hour, students load drawer 1 (15) and
then drawer 2 (15)
Teacher checks cart BEFORE class leaves at end
of the hour
Unplug 1st hour; re-plug last hour
Lock cart
15. Get inscribing from Apple on each touch
Label cart and device
Get a hard clear case for each touch with screen
protector
Don’t charge over the weekend– saves battery
life
Shut down at least couple times a week
Allow staff to learn the device in advance
16. Instructional:
Commitment level of teachers
Teacher controls the technology and it’s use
Allow staff to use the devices ahead of time
Staff use each other as resources: shared app document
with reviews, what population it works best with, resources
Continue to find additional uses for the device!
Technical:
Implemented a wireless network district wide in 2008-09
Use network configuration utility
Tech staff checked in with pilot teachers regularly
A LOT of testing/ trial and error
17. Mac vs. PC:
Syncing device options
Possibly backup and imaging
Future Changes/Enhancements
New Licensing Program
File transfer from device to PC (Google docs app,
same network)
Filtering– simplify authentication
Offering printing capability
Offer multiple, repeated trainings
Ipad integration
18.
19. Apps used during this
problem:
• Google Earth
• Wikipedia
• XE Currency
• Proportion
•Marquee or i-Response
20.
21. Apps explored in session:
Dragon Dictation
Dictionary
Whiteboard
AlltheCountries
Pop Math/Math Drills
Whirtyword
Words with Friends
Story Robe/ Story Kit
Color Splash
Pic Posterous
ReelDirector
Graphing Calculator
Voice Memo
Mini Piano/String Trio
ABC PocketPhonic
Literacy Skills Level 1
Typing Test
22. Classroom 2.0 Ning
Apps for Special Education
Apple Learning Interchange
Blog- List of Apps for Education
Huge List of Math Apps
Apps Used in 2010 – 2011 Classroom
Appshopper.com
Notes de l'éditeur
Vision:
Mobility
Provide tools for teaching 21st Century Literacies
Tools for differentiation and PBL
Don’t want students to power down when coming to school- want them to not only use the technologies they know, but more importantly, we want them to learn how to use them effectively, and ethically
Want to put the power in the hands of teachers to make great things happen in their classrooms
Pilots were test for 1:1 device
Overview: What we Have
Vision for why we are here (Amy): were in search of an all in 1 device for admin and 1:1 device for students; mobility and 24/7 access
First pilot in 2008: 6 touches
Two pilots in 2009-10: PCMS and HC Elementary
PCMS:
Implemented in one house: 150 students; managed by 7th grade Math and Social Studies teacher
Hillcrest Elementary:
Implemented grades 3-5: 150 students; managed by Library Media Specialist; used by multiple teachers
Equipment at each
Cups client- allows you to use your computer to send/receive calls, chat, email, check status, see missed calls, etc.
Specs of netbooks– 2 GB memory, 1.6GHZ atom processor, no solid state drive, extended battery, 10.1” screen
Impact on instruction:
Gives students a voice
Put learning in the hands of students
Stimulates out of sync learners: ESL, autistic, etc.
Changed instructional practice: Empowering students, Facilitator, Improved questioning
Test Scores:
1 full year with ipod Touch in 1 7th grade Math class
MAP scores: Student Growth
Reisler– 80%, 77.8%, 50%
Math T1- 63%, 65%, 39%, 35%
Math T2- 53.6%, 45%, 54%
$ savings:
Clickers- response systems
Proloque2go– replaces Tango and Dynaox $7500 - $10,000. Does almost what those devices do for 1/8 cost (ipad with mic and amplification system)
Cisco app Mobile 8.0–cell phone saving, wireless phone savings, all in one device for administrators
Setup personal devices
Rules:
any app b4 class allowed;
any app b4 school is allowed
Any app during study hall if C- or above
Label- Pulaski School District and a number (some schools do SN)
Technical
Ipods are on a sepearate wireless network
techs worked very hard at ensuring it was successful
Instructional
Commitment level of teachers– to 21st century learning and this pilot
O: SL Therapists: Communication Devices– collaborative document