Tune in to I-tunesFrom a Die Hard PC

Presented by:

Shawn Cutler

Download iTunes

• It will take several minutes to download iTunes, so if you wish to download this free program now is the time to do it.

(See link on wiki)

Misconceptions

What you might think:• For Apple• For I-pods

• Need to own an i-pod to use.

• $$$

The Truth:• For Apple and PC• Made for i-pod but not

required to view• No purchase

necessary, apps do• Some things do, but

thousands of free apps, songs, (all podcasts), etc.

How Can I use iTunes in my classroom?

Professional Development

• Lots of things to learn about– Alzheimer– Affirmative Action– Line of Best Fit

• iTune U– Teachers TV

• SMART board Podcasts

Engage Students through Media

• Instructional Podcasts– Pre-Algebra

• Book Talks– Meet the Author

A few words on I-touch

• If you have available for student, there are lots of free apps– Dragon Dictation– Problem Solving Games– Resources

• Dictionary• Google Earth• 3D Brain• Etc

– Languages– Mathematics – Music

• Zen Piano, Smule (paid)

Podcast Your Own Stuff

• Create your own audio or video podcasts and submit them to iTunes for the whole world to see.– For your students– Or by your students

I’ve Downloaded iTunes, now what?

Play, Search, and Preview

• Play Around and see what you find

• Search for materials you are interested in– You will need to be

flexible and creative in your search

• Don’t buy apps until you try the free version.

• Warning: Preview everything before students see it.– iTunes has great

resources but also has a lot of junk

Question and Answer