Well we started off with one iPod touch in class and the kids really enjoyed using it. I found it quite difficult to use with a group and fully utilise the apps as it was small so isn't ideal for lots of children to sit around. Also I often had to rotate it between group members so everyone got a chance to use it. So I applied to First Credit Union for sponsorship of some more iPod touches. They kindly donated 4. We now have 1 pod of 3 and 1 pod of 2. It has been great to have 3 in class.
The apps that I have been using frequently are math magician, splice, blogger and spelling games focusing on homophones, plurals and tenses.
Tia has become our blogger app expert. She has started to ask to use the iPod to do blog posts throughout the day. Tia has also taught a few other children to use the app. It will be great when all the iPods are connected to the wifi so more children can use this app. i could see this as a math activity for a group.
Splice is great too. The enviro-agents took videos on the iPod for their application for a treemendous makeover. We then put the videos onto splice. Fingers crossed the application is successful.
So because we now have 3 iPods I am now more able to include the ipods into independent activities and group rotations for my reading, writing and maths groups. I'm really excited about exploring this mobile learning device.
The apps that I have been using frequently are math magician, splice, blogger and spelling games focusing on homophones, plurals and tenses.
Tia has become our blogger app expert. She has started to ask to use the iPod to do blog posts throughout the day. Tia has also taught a few other children to use the app. It will be great when all the iPods are connected to the wifi so more children can use this app. i could see this as a math activity for a group.
Splice is great too. The enviro-agents took videos on the iPod for their application for a treemendous makeover. We then put the videos onto splice. Fingers crossed the application is successful.
So because we now have 3 iPods I am now more able to include the ipods into independent activities and group rotations for my reading, writing and maths groups. I'm really excited about exploring this mobile learning device.
