Tony Vincent gives a list of Do’s and Don’t while using ipods in your classroom.
Do’s:
* Sinc all ipods to one computer. Use a mac if you can.
*Name the ipods.
*Set ipods to automatic sinc so that everything automatically transfers when you press the sinc button
*Make playlists- organize what you want students to access.
*Delete content. Delete from itunes when you no longer have a need for it so it doesn’t take up space.
*Label or engrave ipods so students can identify their ipod. It might help to use a variety of colors
*Set up an itunes account to the school computer
*You can authorize more than one account on a computer
*Use a flashdrive to transfer apps between computers
*Have a place to lock up the ipods when they aren’t being used
*Have procedures for passing out and collecting the ipods
*Have ear buds for each student
*Use a URL shortener
*Create a usage contract to communicate how and when an ipod can be used. Have parents as well as students sign it
*Set up email.
Don’t’s:
*Don’t give the students the account password
*Don’t sinc ipods with any other computer
*Don’t sinc ipods everyday
*Don’t spend too much on ipods
*Don’t mistreat the batteries
*Don’t stick with just free apps
*Don’t use liquids to clean the screen
*Don’t forget about professional development
These are all great tips to remember if you are thinking about using ipods in your classroom. See what else Tony has to say about ipods!
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