IPod+Touch+Resources

=__** QR Codes **__= toc

What is a QR Code?
A QR Code is a barcode that can be read by a smartphone or an IPod using the camera function with a barcode app. Once scanned, the QR Code will direct you to contact information, an email address, a geo location, a phone number, text, a specific website, or a wifi network.

What is the relevance of QR Codes?
QR Codes are being using in other countries, such as Japan for use in everyday life. QR Codes are placed on various products so the consumer can scan the item and learn more about the product instantly! These trends are starting to make their way to the United States with billboards containing just a QR Code to take you to a 30 second commercial for the product. The billboards are currently only in New York City and Los Angeles, however they are expected to be coming to all major cities soon. By incorperating QR Codes into our classrooms, we are providing the students the opportunity to learn how to use them effectively.

Sample QR Code

 * The example code below will take you to the Hampton Township School District website![[image:http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=5&d=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ht-sd.org%2F align="left"]]

Ideas for QR Codes in Education

 * Kinestic WebQuests
 * Turn your room into a WebQuest for students!
 * Place different QR Codes around the room and have the students use the IPods to scan the code. At each station, the students can read an article, watch a video, view a map, check a problem, and more!
 * This may be called a "Treasure Hunt" or a "Scavenger Hunt"
 * Check for correctness or accuracy
 * Place QR Codes with answers to the worksheet at the bottom of the word document or laminated around the room. When students are finished with the sheet, they can immediately check their work!
 * To extend the lesson
 * Create QR Codes to extended readings and place the code on the bottom of the page. When the students have finished the assignment, they can scan the QR Code to take them to a new article or an educational game.
 * Take Multiple Choice tests or quizzes with them.
 * Create a Multiple Choice test that has QR codes in the place of answers with the students required to scan their answers for automatic correction of test results.
 * Submit projects through QR Codes
 * Have the students create their own QR Code to submit a project by creating their own QR Codes.

Ideas for QR Codes in the Library

 * Create a QR Code for each book in the library and have the QR Code link to book reviews or peer reviews.
 * This can easily be used in conjunction with a Wikispace that is designed for
 * QR Codes on the door for the list of current best sellers in paperback and hardback books.

QR Code Generators

 * Kaywa
 * []
 * Instructions:
 * Select the type of information you would like your QR Code to generate.
 * If URL, paste the URL in to the designated area.
 * If other, paste the text, phone number, or sms data in.
 * Then select the size of S, M, L, XL.
 * Then click "Generate!"
 * Your QR Code will appear. You can save the code as an image to embed it onto your wiki or print the code.
 * Zxing
 * []
 * Note: Use the "Contents" pull down bar to change the type of QR Code you are generating
 * Instructions:
 * Select the type of information that you would like your QR Code to generate.
 * Fill in the appropriate information.
 * Then selevt the size of S, M, L.
 * Click "Generate."
 * Your QR Code will appear. Use the URL Code to embed your QR Code or click download to save the image.
 * Quikqr
 * []
 * Note: This generator can only generate URLs and Text.
 * Instructions:
 * Insert URL or text that you want your QR Code to generate.
 * Click "Generate Code"
 * Your QR Code will appear.
 * You can save the QR Code as an image by clicking "Save QR Code as a PNG image."
 * You can email the QR Code by adding your name and an email address.

Articles about QR Codes in Education
[|Web2.0: "QR Huh? What the heck is a QR Code?"] [|QR Codes in Classroom Libraries] [|Interesting Ways to Use QR Codes in the Classroom]

=**__ Free Apps __**=

__** Modern Language **__


 * **Doodle Buddy:** Doodle Buddy is a free download that allows to use the Ipod/Ipad as a virtual whiteboard.
 * **Google Translate:** Type in what you would like to translate or say what you would like to translate.
 * **I-Prompt Pro:** I-Prompt Pro is a free download that turns your device into a teleprompter. Have the students pre-write their speech and have it loaded into I-Prompt so that they can record it.
 * **Fotopedia Heritage:** Fotopedia Heritage is a free dowload that contains 20,000 high-quality photos of all the UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can search via the World map and star favourites. You can use it to look at images of countries you are studying or where the language is spoken and talk about the culture and landscape.
 * **TripSpeak German:** This app helps the user to associate the words with the image as opposed to a direct translation

__**Mathematics**__
 * **World Math Day 2011:** This app allows the students to pick their age range and practice for World Math Day 2011! Starting March 1st, the students will be able to play to compete with students around the world.
 * **Free Graphing Calculator:** This app is amazing in its capabilities to graph functions, convert units, and make calculations. It also has a plethora of formulas in the reference section.


 * __ Science __**
 * **Brain Map:** The Brain Map app is a free download that is a 3D Model of the brain that is superimposed over a picture. If you click a part of the brain, it will tell you facts about that part of the brain.
 * **Flashcard A+ Lite:** Teachers can create and upload their own flashcards using this app
 * **iElements - Periodic Table of Chemical Elements:** This is an interactive periodic table with great reviews! It has a lot of information about each element when selected.
 * **Stellarium:** Virtual planetarium for the IPod brings the outdoors into your device.
 * **3D Cell:** Learn about the cell and all its structures using our new 3D Cell iPhone application tool. Enjoy the ability to rotate the cell 360 degrees and zoom in on any cell structure. Visit the cell structure screen and learn more about how each structure functions. [|App at iTunes]
 * **Atom in a Box:** 'Atom in a Box' is an aid for visualizing the atomic orbitals of a hydrogen atom and the three-dimensional states that the electron occupies in hydrogen according to quantum mechanics. It interactively shows what the hydrogen atom 'looks like.' [|App at iTunes]
 * **chemCal:** chemCal is a basic chemistry concentration (molarity, moles per liter) and dilutions calculator for students of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences. [|App at iTunes]
 * **Data Analysis:** DataAnalysis is a general purpose iPad App for the plotting and analysis of all types of data that can be formulated as x,y pairs. The program can be used easily by both students and professionals. It is particularly useful for quick analysis of various types of data by curve fitting, analysis of data via a standard curve, and analysis of various types of kinetic data including enzyme kinetics. [|App at iTunes]
 * **Genetic Code:** GeneticCode is a handy reference tool for students and researches. The application visualizes standard genetic code as well as provides information about 20 amino acids and their abbreviations. [|App at iTunes]
 * **iMoleBuilder:** The iMoleBuilder is an application that can view, edit and build molecules in 3D. Users can easily analyze a molecular structure by rotating, moving, and zooming in. [|App at iTunes]
 * **iMoleDraw:** The iMoleDraw is an application that can view, edit and build molecules in 2D. Users can easily draw a molecular structure with iMoleDraw. [|App at iTunes]
 * **LabCal:** The Laboratory Calculator is an utility to calculate the molarity, to convert gram and mole and to compute dilutions of stock solutions. [|App at iTunes]
 * **NASA Lunar Electric Rover Simulator:** You don’t need a driver’s license, but you still need to buckle up as the LER Simulator gives you a glimpse of what it might be like to support the activities of a functioning Lunar Outpost. Get busy. You never know if your skills here will become a major part of the NASA Astronaut application process in the future. [|App at iTunes]
 * **PhyLerLite:** This app provides about 100 physics equations in a format to help you learn them. You have to click and drag the pieces of the equation together. [|App at iTunes]

**__History__**
 * **World Flags eBook:** This free eBook is separated into chapters. You can also click a flag and it will show you the name of the country and a map with the country's location highlighted.
 * **Explorer: The American Museum of Natural History:** This app has so many facts, details, and images it is just like you are at the museum!
 * **Treasures of the USA:** Discover the most amazing places in the USA using this app.

This website is a list of the Top 500 Apps in the categories of Paid, Free, and Grossing []

This website is about the IPad in Education. I believe that some of the apps that they have stated can be used on the IPod Touches as well. []

=**__ WavePad Recordings __**=

How to Record a Voice Memo

 * Select the "WavePad" app on the IPod Touch.
 * Then click the //record button// that is red with a white circle in the bottom left corner of the screen and begin speaking.
 * Do not worry if there are mistakes in the recording. If you made a mistake, pause and start again. This will be able to be edited out later.
 * Once you have finished making your recording, press the //stop button// that is a square on the toolbar on the bottom of the screen.
 * Then, select "Done" at the top of the screen to view your project in a list.

How to edit your recording

 * Select your project from the list.
 * Click the top of the screen where is says "Pocket WavePad" and you will be able to rename your project. **RENAME YOUR PROJECT:** lastname1lastname2.
 * Use your finger to highlight a section. You can cut, copy, paste, and delete this section by clicking the //pencil button//.
 * **Example:** Place the "cursor" where you would like to paste the item an item that you copied. Then press the //pencil button// and select Paste. Your item will be pasted in the recording.

How to transfer your recording to a computer

 * Go to "Safari" and log on to the internet.
 * Go back to "WavePad" and view the list of recordings.
 * Select the recording that you would like to send.
 * Click the //Share button// that is a microphone with an envelop at the bottom of the screen.
 * Click //Email.//
 * Type in the email address that you would like to send it to and click //Send.//
 * After a few moments, the recording should appear in your inbox from //HTSD IPod//.

How to post your finished project on the Wiki

 * Add the project by selecting Edit, then Files.
 * Make sure that you post your group members names and the parts in order.

=iResponse PRO=
 * [[image:http://images.macworld.com/appguide/images/341/824/089/ss3.jpg width="160" height="240"]] || The iResponse app is a personal response system that integrates entirely with the iPod touch. Teachers can get instant feedback regarding their students' response and can formatively assess the performance of individual students or the class as a whole.

The iResponse PRO iPhone/iPod Touch Application component works in conjunction with the iResponse PRO Utility, and allows the students to respond to and participate in the question and answer session and to receive distributed test(s).

The iResponse PRO iPhone/iPod Touch Application is downloaded by the student and is required for all participants in the training session. By using this component, students are able to log-in to the question and answer session, respond to questions, start a test, review a test, submit a test, view their individual progress, and view the overall progress of class. The application enables the user to receive and display multiple choice, true/false, yes/no, and survey style questions transmitted by the iResponse PRO Utility. ||

Introduction for Starting a Session
In order for the iResponse app to work correctly, the host computer (computer used by the teacher) and the students' iPod touches must be logged onto the same network (typically the same school network).

Before beginning a new session:
 * Have students open Safari on the iPod using the following icon:[[image:http://tctechcrunch.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/apple_safari1.jpeg width="58" height="68"]]
 * Allow the students to log onto the school network using their user name and password

Once the students have successfully connected to the Internet, you can begin a new session.


 * On the Host Computer...**
 * 1) In the iResponse Connect Screen provide a Class ID and a Session Name. (//Note: The session name is stored in the file whenever the questions are saved. It is recommended that the session name corresond to the question types (i.e., English Vocab Quiz 3-9-11).//
 * 2) Select the button "Start Session" to start a session.
 * 3) Any device that is logged on to the school's network can now log onto this session.


 * On the iPod Touch...**


 * 1) Open the iResponse app using the following icon: [[image:http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnFwKrlYgnmQh4AslUA_-GSWQRUrQVsCNnz2TuXiRDFGYruA_2&t=1 width="48" height="38"]]
 * 2) Select the log-in tab.
 * 3) Enter the following information: First Name, Last Name, and Classroom ID. //(Note: The Classroom ID must match the ID that you entered earlier on the iReponse Connect window).//
 * 4) The "Alias" field will automatically use the name of the device (i.e., if a student is using the #2 iPod touch from the school set, the Alias would be "htsd 2").
 * 5) Allow the students to select the "Connect" button to join the session.


 * The iResponse PRO Utility will dispaly the total number of devices connected and the connection status of each connected device.
 * The iReponse app will automatically change to the "Response" tab once the connection is successful:



Instructions for Creating Questions



 * Creating Questions**
 * 1) Select the iResponse Questions window on the host computer.
 * 2) In the "Q:" field, either type a new question or copy and paste question text from a source document.
 * 3) If the question is multiple choice, list the answers in the field labeled "A), B), C) and D)."
 * 4) Using the radio buttons next to the answers, ensure that that correct answer is selected.
 * 5) To add a new question, select the "Add" button.
 * 6) To remove a question, select the "Remove" button.
 * 7) To reorder the questions, select the questions and use the "Move Up" or "Move Down" buttons.


 * Saving Questions**
 * 1) Select the "File" drop-down menu.
 * 2) Select "Save."
 * 3) Navigate the desired file location, name the file, and click "Save."


 * Opening Questions**
 * 1) Select the "File" drop-down menu.
 * 2) Select "Open."
 * 3) Navigate to the file location, click on the file, and click "Open."

Transmitting Questions



 * 1) Enable or disable "Instant Feedback." //(Note: When enabled, the student will receive immediate feedback if their answer was correct or not in addition to the correct answer if an incorrect answer is provide; when disabled, the student receives no feedback on the provided answer).//
 * 2) To transmit a question to devices connected to the "session," select the first question, and click the "Publish to Students" button.
 * 3) To end the question, click the "Finish the Question" button.

Viewing Responses

 * 1) The left and right arrows scroll through the questions asked during the session.
 * 2) At the top of a window, a display shows the questions with the possible answers. At the bottom right, a graph depicts the results.
 * 3) At the bottom of the page is an option to "highlight" the correct answer in green.
 * 4) The list on the left displays who has responded and what their response was. Optionally, you can collapse this list to protect the privacy of your students.

In-Class Test



 * 1) Create a set of questions using the steps listed above.
 * 2) Select the "Testing" drop-down menu, and select "Distribute test..."
 * 3) In the iResponse Testing window, select the "In-class Test" tab.
 * 4) To start the in-class test, select the "Start in-class test" button.
 * 5) All connected devices will receive an alert that an in-class test has started. The students will be able to complete the test at their own paces, and will have a chance to review the completed test before it is submitted.
 * 6) To end an in-class test, select the "Test started: click to receive finished tests" button.
 * 7) The total number of tests handed in are displayed in the In-Class Test tab and the results are populated in the iResponse Responses and iResponse Statistics windows.
 * 8) To stop receiving tests, select the "Test ended: click to stop listening for tests" button.