Learning in Hand: iPods features short episodes to help teachers use iPods. Topics to be covered include: downloading video, viewing slide shows, iQuiz, voice recorders, podcasting, classroom management, and more.
Learning in Hand #25: QR Codes
Posted: March 2012Tony Vincent explains QR codes and shows examples of how they can be used inside and outside of the classroom.
An audio/enhanced podcast in the AAC format.Learning in Hand #24: Project Based Learning
Posted: October 2010Learn how iPod touch and iPad can be used for mobile learning and project based learning.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Learning in Hand #23: Collecting & Organizing Voice Memos
Posted: September 2010Watch for how to sync voice memos from an iPod, iPod touch, or iPhone. Using Smart Playlists in iTunes, see how students and teachers can sync and automatically organise recordings. This process is essential in classrooms where teachers collect reading fluency samples, student reflections, and podcast segments.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Learning in Hand #22: Educational Apps
Posted: June 2010This episode features lists of apps for Apple's handhelds. It also showcases apps that educators have shared on Twitter. Transcript is available at tonyv.me/22.
A video podcast in the M4V format.Learning in Hand #21: Podcast from iPod touch
Posted: April 2010Learn about recording an audio podcast and publishing it using only an iPod touch--no Mac or PC required. See how the free blogging service Posterous makes this possible. Transcript is available at http://learninginhand.com/21.
A video podcast in the M4V format.iPods #20: Classroom Dos and Don'ts
Posted: April 2010Learning in Hand: iPods Episode #20: Classroom Dos and Don'ts gives technical and management tips for teachers using iPod touches in their classrooms. Listen for some helpful dos and don'ts, including how to name iPods, charging solutions, cheap accessories, playlist use, transferring apps, and much more.
An audio/enhanced podcast in the AAC format.iPods #19: Maps, Screenshots, & Comics
Posted: September 2009Learning in Hand: iPods Episode #19: Maps, Screenshots, & Comics shows you how to take a tour of Washington, D.C., take photos along the way, and use those photos in a comic strip--all on an iPod touch. The Maps app, the screenshot feature, Google Earth, and Strip Designer are used to create an informative comic strip.
A video podcast in the M4V format.iPods #18: iPod touch Basics
Posted: September 2009Learning in Hand: iPods Episode #18: iPod touch Basics shows the fundamentals that iPod touch and iPhones users should know. Items in this episode:iPod touch runs the iPhone Operating System that is currently at version 3.0, Sleep/Wake buttons, Slide to unlock, Touchscreen information, Home screen organization, Selection of text, Copy & paste, Setting up Wi-Fi internet access, Turning off keyboard clicks, and Apple's 100+ page iPod touch manual.
A video podcast in the M4V format.iPods #17: Favorite iPod touch Apps
Posted: February 2009Learning in Hand: iPods Episode #17: Favorite iPod touch Apps was recorded live. It was supposed to be a call-in show, but no one called in. Fortunately, there were live listeners in the chatroom who asked great questions. Besides sharing some useful information about the App Store and installing apps, listen for information about the Google Moderator series designed for educators to vote for their favorite apps.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.iPods #16: iPod touch Tips
Posted: December 2008Learning in Hand: iPods Episode #16: iPod touch Tips shares some of my favorite tips and tricks for Safari, text entry, and the Home screen. In the video I do not attempt to show you the basics of using iPod touch. Mostly because Apple.com has a great iPod touch Guided Tour video and 116-page User Guide. Instead, I share tips that I hope are at least partly new to even experienced iPod touch and iPhone users.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.iPods #15: Linking to iTunes
Posted: December 2008This is the podcast's first video episode. In the video I show different ways to create hyperlinks to items within the iTunes Store, like podcasts and apps. The episode is particularly relevant for iPod touch and iPhone users, as the same hyperlinks that work with a desktop browser and iTunes also work with mobile Safari, mobile iTunes, and the mobile App Store on the device itself. Watch all 10 minutes of Episode #15 to learn how to link to media and apps in iTunes and see how those links work on an iPod touch.
A video podcast in the MP4 format.iPods #14: Voice Recording
Posted: September 2008Episode #14: Voice Recording. Looks at different strategies.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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Thursday, 17th May 2012
