An iPod in Your Classroom Toolbox

An iPod in Your Classroom ToolboxGrace PoliMedia Specialist~ José Martí Middle SchoolUnion City, New JerseySnapshot of Union CityVisit iTunes Store to view video about the demographics of Union City1.Open iTunes Store2. Click on iTunes U3. Scroll to the bottom and select K-124. Click on New Jersey Union City School District5. Select “ABOUT UNION CITY” and download free podcast about Union City demographicsWhy teach with iPods?Engage students in learningEnhance instructionIncreases MotivationIndividualized instructionAccommodate multiple learning styles of studentsTake it anywhere? Expand learning beyond the classroomMusic LyricsSample LessonsCreating Lessons1. Find a song, artist and the lyrics2. Determine language patterns, vocabulary and syntax in the lyrics3. Create lessons by removing the key words and phrases to be learned from the lyricsExample LessonsLesson 1: Advanced Students Write complete words, phrases and open-ended questionsLesson 2: Intermediate Students Complete sentence syntax (nouns, verbs, etc.) when provided with context cluesLesson 3: Severely-Limited English Students Identify words provided using a translation dictionaryStudent AssessmentComplete grammar activityRead song lyrics, without listening to the musicPronunciation of words and comprehensionSpelling (oral assessment) say words in their native language and have students write the English translationMethods for Downloading MusicPurchase songs from iTunes for $0.99 per songCheck out the iTunes free download of the week http://www.apple.com/itunes/Import music from CDsFree and legal downloads Free Music for Your iPod or iPhone | iLounge ArticleLyrics & MusicDetermine the Artist & SongFind songs by any topicFree musical lyrics websites The Green Book of Songs and Subjectshttp://lyrics.astraweb.comhttp://greenbookofsongs.com/http://azlyrics.comAnnual Subscription $19.95Type the code - grace into the coupon http://sing365.combox for $10.00 discountPay only $9.95Free Foreign Language LyricsSpanishhttp://spanishlyrics.orghttp://donquijote.org/spanishlanguage/lyrics/Italianhttp://a-z-music-lyrics.com/French, German, Italian, Spanish, Worldhttp://onlylyrics.com/