Tool #10: iPod Touch

I have never really found a use for the iPod Touch in my classroom that I thought would justify the cost. I do however think that there are some great apps for other subject areas. Don't get me wrong. I love love love my iPod Touch. I use it as internet mostly, and I have found some great personal uses for it--knitting tracker and row counter I love you so.

Here are a couple apps I have of have seen used that I thought had an interesting educational use:

1. Louvre: It's free. You can view thousands of pieces of art without getting lost and looking desperately for an exit. In addition to the art, it also has pictures of the building and the architecture. Would I rather go to the Louvre (even though it means getting lost)? YES! But I can't go right now and neither can most of my students. This is as good as it's going to get for now.

2. I had a student who turned in his papers using Dropbox last year. He didn't have his computer with him? No problem. He was able to access it and send it to me using Dropbox--and the paper was sent to my email. No panicking. No late grades. No problem. It's a free app, and the registration is free.

3. iBook, obviously. My students can download Pride and Prejudice for free. I'm happy. They aren't happy exactly, but they can read on their iPod, so they don't hate me at this particular moment.

I know that there are other useful apps for English classes, and I can't wait until someone tells me about them.