The document outlines how an elementary school effectively implemented iPod Touches in the classroom, including establishing a separate wireless network, using classroom management strategies like numbering devices and student sign-out procedures, and lessons learned around technical issues, future enhancements, and other uses of the devices in the school. The iPod Touches were used to engage students through interactive apps, give students more voice and control over their learning, and support diverse learners through customized instruction.
18. Network Management Implemented a wireless network district wide in 2008-09 Created PDA wireless network separate from any other wireless network in district Use network configuration utility Filtering Teacher controls the technology and it’s use- it’s use is not dependent upon work by Tech Dept
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21. Classroom Management Establish rules and motivate for appropriate use Number devices and assign students a device At end of hour, students load drawer 1 (15) and then drawer 2 (15) Teacher checks cart BEFORE class leaves at end of the hour Unplug 1st hour; re-plug last hour Lock cart
23. Tips Get inscribing from Apple on each touch Label cart and device Get a hard clear case for each touch with screen protector Don’t charge over the weekend– saves battery life Shut down at least couple times a week Plan accounts and users: shared libraries Allow staff to learn the device in advance
31. Resources Classroom 2.0 Ning Apps for Special Education Apple Learning Interchange Blog- List of Apps for Education
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What is an ipod touch?Mobile computerGives access to Internet, stores music, podcasts, apps, photos; syncs with email, calendar
Overview: What we HaveVision for why we are here (Amy)Two pilots: PCMS and HC ElementaryPCMS: Implemented in one house: 150 students; managed by 7th grade Math and Social Studies teacherHillcrest Elementary:Implemented grades 3-5: 150 students; managed by Library Media Specialist; used by multiple teachersEquipment at each
Wireless network district wide: in conjunction with phone systemNetwork Config Utility- 3 network config files: 1 for network settings, 1 for exchange (which was put on webpage for use), 1 for student useSet network configurationBlocks explicit content from AppleDisabled You Tube for studentsFiltering– made a pda network for only mobile devices, made a policy for all of those devices. The ipod does not authenticate (doesn’t log the person; logs the device). No way of tracking by user. If we authenticated, the issues were cumbersome as the time out and have to log in with each use (elementary students didn’t have usernames yet and weren’t fluent).
Rules: any app b4 class allowed; any app b4 school is allowedAny app during study hall if C- or above
Label- Pulaski School District and a number (some schools do SN)
Isip clientAdministrator all in one deviceCisco clientAllow us to use ipod touch as phones in district Can use your itouch and iphone at home off district network: via VPN directory of staff on phone or touchWould replace current Cisco phones with ipads, itouches and iphones– supplement to your phoneIf iphone, app will switch you to provider network seamlesslyPush to talk Meeting placeWithout Cisco phone system, can use a different sip client
