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=6 Ways iPod Touch Makes Learning Mobile=


 * ﻿Podcasts **

Students can record their own podcasts and playback podcasts from teachers and many more providers. Teachers can record their lessons and showcase student work in a podcast. Students can access these video or audio files on their iPod touch for 24/7 access.


 * Slideshows **

Students can view slideshows on an iPod touch which caters to different learning styles. Learning is amplified when audio is blended with video. Slideshows can easily be created on an Apple computer and synced to an iPod touch.

eBooks can enhance reading skills and promote fluency. They are highly portable on an iPod touch and easy for students to read on the go. Additionally, classroom notes can be saves as text files for students to view anytime/anywhere.
 * Text Files & eBooks **


 * Applications **

The iPod touch can be turned into a graphing calculator, a science lab timer, an assessment tool and much more. Many apps are available in iTunes.


 * Videos **

There are many educational videos available for students ranging from Discovery Education to iYunes U. Teachers and students can create their own videos to enhance the curriculum, which can be synced and viewed on an iPod touch.


 * Internet **

The iPod touch allows for a portable Internet connection. This connection makes it possible for students to do research, access web resources and collect data on the go.