I went to a district training to learn how to use the iPod. There were a few Thornwood people there. We will be getting 5 iPods for our classrooms so I can have 5 students work on the same assignment by syncing it to the iPods. We received a list of free apps which have been collected and listed by subject areas which will be helpful.
USA Factbook. We can use this app to learn the state capital, state natural resources and state symbols.
Hear Planet. We can actually go visiting the nation's landmarks like the White House, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
The students will be using the iTouch and iPad applications like Hangman, Google Earth learning content in such an entertaining manner they won't even feel they are at school. They will love it!
I've really enjoyed having the 12 iTouches in the library this last year. I've found over 60 free apps to load on them that are educational in nature. You're right, the kids have so much fun playing with them, they don't realize they're learning! You're so lucky to be getting five for your classroom.
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