1. Presented by:
Melissa Spano
ELCL 605-60
November 8, 2010
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2.  An iPod is what is known as a Portable Music
Player (PMP).
 A PMP is a term used to describe any digital
portable music player that allows you to
download or save music files (in MP3 format)
from your computer or laptop to play on your
PMP.
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3. MP3 Player iPod®
 Small device
 Uses Flash Memory to
download files
 May also support files such
as: WMA, WAV, MIDI, AAC
 Contain specific software
for transferring files
 Costs around $35-100
 An iPod has all the same
components as an MP3
player
 But the iPod is a specific
brand of MP3 player
(Apple)
 iPods use Apple iTunes®
to download & transfer
music & other
applications
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4. Portable Music Devices (PMPs) have almost
completely replaced the more dated versions
of this technology, such as….
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5. Now you can listen to an iPod without using
headphones…& share your music library with
others!
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6. Since its release in 2001, Apple has come out
with several variations of its original product,
including the iPod Shuffle, Nano, Classic, Mini,
& Touch.
Click Link To Compare iPods
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7. According to Webopedia.com, as of
September 2010, the iPod® is the best-selling
product in the history of digital audio players,
selling more than 260 million units worldwide.
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8. Because of the iPod’s small size & portability
people can easily enjoy their iPod just about
anywhere.
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9.  Eliminates the need for CDs & a cumbersome CD
player.
 Thousands of songs at your finger tips (songs can be
placed into playlists/ folders for easier retrieval).
 iTunes library offers songs not found in stores, ($1 per
song vs. $14.99 per CD).
 Ensures that early childhood educators incorporate
an appropriate amount of music & movement in
their daily curriculum.
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10.  Watch a video
 Record a video (great for documentation)
 Use it as a voice recorder
 Listen to a podcast
 Listen to stories (many for free!)
Click to view stories
 Educational Apps (available for the iPod
Touch®)
Click to view apps
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11. Costs Training
 iPods range from $49 for the
2GB iPod Shuffle® to $399 for
the 64GB iPod Touch®
 The 8GB iPod Nano® ($149)
would be ideal for usage in
an early childhood classroom
Which iPod are you?
 Total cost
iPod ($149) + Speakers($60)=
$209
 Extremely user friendly so
minimal training
 On-line tutorials
 Apple on-line Self Service
Support
 1- 1.5 hr in- house
professional development
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13. Pros Cons
 Very appealing &
motivating to children of all
ages
 The “Play back” feature
 User- friendly for teachers &
students
 Amount of free apps
 “What was once
designed as a mere pmp
is on its way to becoming
an essential educational
tool.”
 Considered a distraction by
some
 Establishing & maintaining
an appropriate “Use Policy”
 Lack of resources
 “Asking for an iPod
now is like what we
went through asking for
a digital or video
camera 5 yrs ago.”
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14. Students Teachers
 Students on all levels were
found to be intrinsically
motivated
 Students exhibited higher
levels of academic
confidence
 Enabled students to learn in
a new & unique way
 Able to share academic
achievements with friends &
family
 “Using the iPod didn’t feel
like work.”
 Happy to become part of
“iPod generation”
 Empowered instructors to
take a fresh look at their
teaching practices.
 Added another level of
engagement to their
lectures/ lessons.
 “It challenges you to
redevelop your daily
curriculum materials in an
innovative way.”
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15.  Are an excellent motivator
 Encourage teachers to “rethink” their daily
curriculum
 Promote an ample amount of music &
movement in the early childhood classroom
 Can be used in a variety of academic areas
besides music
 Are well worth the cost
 Require minimal training
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16.  www.kwego.com
 www.apple.com
 www.youtube.com
 www.webopedia.com
 www.itunes.com
 Blaisdel, M. (2006). In iPod
we trust. T.H.E. Journal, 33
(8), 30-36.
 Crispin, D. (2008). iPods and
creativity in learning and
teaching: An instructional
perspective. International
Journal of Teaching and
Learning in Higher
Education, 20 (1), 6-10.
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17. Questions…..Comments?
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