The iTouch, the iPhone, and the newest member of the Apple family, the iPad represent the mobile devices part of the digital world. They allow for on-the-go learning. You add apps (or applications) to the device in order to use it. Apps are software created for the specific device.This will be a slightly different Tool in that it involves using some hardware to which you may not have easy access. If you do not have an iTouch, an iPhone, or an iPad, try to borrow one or maybe go to the nearest Apple Store and actually play with the samples on display for awhile. If you can't visit the store or borrow one, that's ok! You can just read about the devices and the many apps available.
If you have an iTouch, an iPhone or iPad then you will probably have already done these things and will be able to teach us in your post.
Click the following links to learn more about these devices and the many, many apps that you can add to them.Why an iTouch in Education
Learning in Hand - iTouch
Top 50 FREE Educational Apps
Great ITouch Apps for Primary Students - these are not free apps
Apple has a very extensive list of apps, not all free, for you to browse and get ideas!
Here is a list of free apps collected in SBISD that are appropriate on school iTouchs.
These four 1-1.5 minute YouTube videos will let you see some kids reviewing apps. iTouchs in school 1, 2, 3, 4
For your tool #10 assignment on YOUR blog:
1. Discuss some of the free educational apps you revewed.
2. OPTIONAL: If you had an opportunity to play with one of the devices, briefly describe your experience. Was there a WOW moment?
3.. Discuss ways your students could use the iTouch or iPad and appropriate apps in your class.
Ok, go give those thumbs a good workout!
Credits:
Mosaic photo created from LIS Bond Tech photos
