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FFLA 2006

iPods- iSpeak- iSing- iListen- iLearn

iPods and other MP3 players have revolutionized the way kids listen to and purchase their music. They are quickly entering the classrooms as a teaching and learning tool as well. The foreign language classroom can especially benefit from the possibilities the iPod opens up, such as podcasting, video capabilities, and audio recordings. The popularity of such devices directly effects students' engagement in the learning process.

Teachers will learn about ideas and ways they can easily create and distribute pronunciation guides, audio books, lectures, notes, and much more for their students.

 
WHAT ARE iPODS?
  1. "iPod" is a brand name. They are MP3 players made by the Apple company. There are many different MP3 players on the market that have the same capabilities as the Apple brand.
  2. Definition of an MP3 player
    1. An MP3 player is a digital music player
  3. Cost
    1. iPod Shuffel (Apple)
      1. 512MB shuffle - discontinued
      2. 1GB shuffle- $79 (clip form)
    2. iPod Nano (Apple)
      1. 1GB nano has been discontinued
      2. 2GB nano - $149,
      3. 4GB nano - $199 (5 different colors)
      4. 8GB nano is $249 (black)
    3. iPod Video (Apple)
      1. 30GB iPod - $249
      2. 60GB iPod - discontinued
      3. 80GB iPod - $349
    4. iRiver
      1. T10 512MB (through ebay) about $30 (includes a built in microphone
      2. H10 -20 GB - $169.99
  4. Accessories
    1. Cassette Adapter (listen through the cassette player in your car)
    2. Roadtrip from Griffin (transmission through Car radio)
    3. RCA Video/Audio Cable
    4. iTalk: attachment for iPod to record
    5. iPod Camera connector
  5. You can use them for:
  • Audio Files
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Storage
USES IN THE CLASSROOM
  1. Lectures
  2. Photo Slideshows
  3. Podcasts/ Vodcasts
  4. Teacher created
  5. Student created
  6. Downloaded elsewhere
  7. Music Archive
  8. Movie Archive
IDEAS AND PROJECTS
RECORDINGS

What do you need?

  • MP3 player with recording capabilities (iRiver or iPod with iTalk)
  • Computer with internal or external microphone
  • Cell phone calling in line . (K7.net)

If you would liek to contribute to a future episode of Langwitches.org's Podcast call the following number (USA) 206-984-0684
TOOLS

  • Sound editing software

  • For Video:
  • Play Tagger
    Play Tagger allows you to easily play mp3 files directly on your website or blog. Simply include a tiny javascript, and your mp3 links will automatically become playable right on the page.
  • Gabcast
    create podcasts, record via phone or VoIP, post audio to your blog, host conference calls
iPODS IN THE CLASSROOM LINKS
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