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Technology shouldn’t been seen as a separate entity in education. Lessons should easily integrate technology. Through this class, I have found ways to incorporate my iPod in the classroom. The iPod Touch isn’t just a way to play music, it’s an educational tool. Here are a few ways that I plan on using my iPod.

Science: I have already found a way to integrate my iPod Touch in my classroom to enhance my pollution unit. My students have created water pollution podcasts. These podcasts were an authentic way for student to inform their peers and parents of the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Writing: I’m always looking for new ways to publish my students’ writing. My students could create podcasts of their writing it could be used in the editing and publishing stage of writer’s workshop. In addition, I found many apps my students could use to enhance their vocabulary, word choice, spelling, and even their grammar.

Reading: I could record chapters in my students’ guided reading books. This would allow a ‘second read’ for my lower level readers to listen to. This could be a station for my students during guided reading. Also, I can use websites to download audio books to my iPod. These could be books of the same genre my students are reading to enhance the unit.

Math: Next year we are initiating a new math curriculum. Unlike past year, we will not be leveling our students. By using my iPod Touch as a math station, my student, of all mathematical levels, could use the apps to challenge them.