Fun Stuff!

I thought I would share just a few fun uses of the basic iPod Touch features for the classroom or anywhere:

• Depress the power button in the upper left and the home center button at the same time to take a screen shot that is automatically placed in the Saved Photos folder of your iPod Touch. The photo can then be used in other apps that allow you to add photo content, like StoryKit.
• Did you know that the Calculator on the iPod Touch is a simple 4-function calculator when the device is held vertically, but changes to a scientific calculator when the device is turned horizontally?!
• There are many great uses for the Clock utility.  My daughter uses the Timer feature of her iTouch to time her 20 minutes of nightly reading.  This is an easy  way to put students in charge of their own learning and scheduling.  We also use the Timer feature when completing multiplication fact/drill sheets to track recall improvement.  Do you have a student who needs to go to the nurse everyday at 1:00?  Have him/her set the iTouch Alarm as a reminder.  Finally, use the World Clock function when studying faraway places such as England, Greece, or China.  Students will find it interesting to see how the time is different from our own.
• Use the Calendar to teach calendar skills or use it as an agenda to note homework assignments and important events.
• Use the Voice Memo function for students who have strong verbal skills but difficultly with writing.
• Use the Notes function for simple reminders, lists, homework assignments, and any other quick note- taking that is needed.  Kids will enjoy this method as it is a lot like texting!