Comal ISD in New Braunfels, TX, has implemented a 1:1 learning program using the Apple iPod Touch for its English language learners. Middle school students who participate in the program are each given an iPod Touch that contains apps, music, documents, presentations and instructional videos that allow the students to learn on their own time outside of school hours. Participants in this session will get an inside view of the program, how the program evolved from concept to reality, cover acceptable use policy, security and deployment management, and anecdotal evidence of the benefits derived by students participating in the program.
3. ELL Student Trends at CISD Consistently score lower on standardized tests. Often have few learning resources at home. Limited exposure to English outside of school
4. ELL Program Goals Increase English language acquisition and fluency Provide students with anywhere/anytime learning Improve standardized test scores
5. Proposed Solution Provide all ELL middle school students with a mobile device with the following access: Audio Textbook in English English Music and Videos Internet Access Voice Recording Capability Learning Tools such as translators, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. Educational Games Students will be able to take home the mobile device.
7. Implementation Parent Meeting (Required) Outline program guidelines Permission slip Student Responsibility Overview of the device Teacher Training Individual/Group In-class with students Ongoing
13. Device Management Hook up iPods to Cart Daily Charge the Device Sync Apps, Videos, and Content from iTunes Library Enforce Policy Changes Through Configuration Utility
38. Activities and Outcomes Voice Recordings Students use Voice Memos and read or respond to prompts. Helps improve fluency and comprehension Provides instant feedback Helps teachers with progress monitoring
39. Activities and Outcomes Provides Instant access to information Student-centered Multiple modalities (text, images, sounds) Research/Reference Tools Dictionary Thesaurus Internet through Mobicip Glossaries Maps
40. Activities and Outcomes Audiobooks Textbooks and novels are available to students in an audio format. ELL students can listen as they read. Helps with English pronunciation and comprehension. Provides textbook support at home.
41. Activities and Outcomes Apps Educational and Games reinforce concepts Game apps used as rewards for meeting educational goals Individualized instruction “I like Word Warp because they give you letters and you discover words with the letters they give you.” -Karina, Grade 6
42. Activities and Outcomes Videos Teachers download videos that correspond to topics in their core classes. Provides student with additional instruction in a different format.
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44. The students first must find a picture on the Internet (Mobicip) that represents the vocabulary word in some way.
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46. Challenges Time Management Loss/theft of devices Lack of curriculum integrating the iPod touch Lack of framework Few educational reviewed applications Training teachers
