Apple+iTunes+University


 * Apple iTunes University**

Description: //Dive into a multitude of educational podcasts and videos on a arrary of topics at the convienence of anytime and anywhere that suits you.//

Publisher/Manufacturer: //Apple//

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Pricing information: //Free!!//

Application to the classroom

As a result of a teacher viewing & applying ideas from, **Edutopia "Project Learning",** students in their class can participate in project-based learning and real world experiences to expand their knowledge of kinetic art and create an original piece of art. Edutopia vodcast//: "Anatomy of a Project: "Kinetic Conundrum"// || As a result of a teacher viewing & applying ideas from, **UAF School of Education, "Teaching with Technology",** students in their class can partcipate in distance learning project relevant to their community by communicating with a local congressmen. UAF School of Education: //Connectivity// || As a result of a teacher viewing & applying ideas from **Florida Dept. of Ed, "Math Example Lessons",** students in their class can use a mapping tool, such as Inspiratin, to plan strategies on how to solve problems with integers. Florida Dept. of Ed: //Adding and Subtracting Integers// ||
 * NETS*S**
 * **Creativity and Innovation** || // Kinetic Art and Google Maps ://
 * **Communication and Collaboration** || // Email to Congressmen ://
 * **Research and Information Fluency** ||  ||
 * **Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making** || // Integers ://
 * **Digital Citizenship** ||  ||
 * **Technology Operations and Concepts** ||  ||

**NETS*T**

Just unsure on how to integrate technology? Unsure how to use a program or software equipment? iTunes provides a place to easily search for your technology integration questions in one central location. (The Google series is great!) || After viewing the different podcasts and vodcasts from various sources, teachers can be inspired to try to create rich, meaningful technology experiences in their classroom. The plethora of videos in iTunes can guide teachers on how to infuse technology into their current learning environment at a pace that is comfortable to them. || Chalkboards are out. Interactive technology is in. iTunes hosts lots of examples of real-world applications of technology. || iTunes offers videos and podcasts in differentiated ways. Teachers just starting out infusing technology can find the help they need, while teachers more familiar with technology can be inspired to use technology in new ways. // Evaluate Emerging Digital Tools :// As part of the professional development, teachers can try out an idea they learned from iTunes and reflect upon the outcome after the lesson was presented to their students. Teachers and students can both evaluate the effectiveness of the tool and determine if it met the needs of the objectives. // Effectiviness of Teaching :// Overall, spending time in professionally developing your teaching skills will improve the effectiveness of your teaching. iTunes is an ideal method because it is very convienent, personalized, and short snip-its of information anyone can apply. ||
 * **Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity** || // Provides Support ://
 * **Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Environments** || // Technology Rich Learning Environment ://
 * **Model Digital Age Work and Learning** || // Model Use of Current Tools ://
 * **Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility** ||  ||
 * **Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership** || // Infuse Technology ://