1. iPods in the Classroom
A Teacher’s Nightmare, or Teaching Partner?

2. Why We Hate iPods
• Distracting
• High theft items
• Distracting
• Cause fights
• Distracting

3. Traditional Solutions
• Take iPods when used in class
• Ban all electronic devices
• Disciplinary action when iPod is
used
• Only allow iPods in halls or
outside

4. Modern Solutions
• Students have increased
access to technology.
• Utilize technology that
interests them in the
classroom.
• Motivate students to use
their technology in new,
educational ways.

5. iPods in the Classroom
• Apple iPod Learning Lab
• Load content and charge multiple iPods.
• Each student can use an iPod.
• Comes with teacher guide to get started.

6. What iPods Can Do
• Educational videos and audio books
• Interactive games and activities
• Quizzes and assessment
• Student or teacher-made podcasts
• And more!

7. iPod Touch and iPhone
• Touch Screen
• WiFi connectivity
• iPhone camera
• Student and teacher-made
applications.

8. Apple’s Educational
Resources
• Professional Development
• Workshops to help teachers integrate
iPods into their curriculum.
• iPod Lesson Plans
• Download pre-made lesson plans for a
variety of content areas.

9. Other Apple
Curriculum Solutions
• Apple Mobile Learning Labs
• Laptop carts that store, charge, and sync
multiple computers at once.
• Each student can have access to his or
her own computer.
• High School Labs
• Custom Apple computer labs.

10. Apple at the University
• iTunes U
• Administrators and Faculty can
publish lectures and other
educational material on iTunes.
• Students can download videos and
podcasts for their classes.
• iPods allow mobile learning.

11. Reference
• (2008). Apple in Education. Retrieved
November 5, 2008, from Apple Web site:
http://www.apple.com/education