iPod+Tips

The following is from an email from Melissa Blank on setting up the PowerSync Cart:

Setting up an iTunes account without a credit card

Corrections to documentation for setting up the cart
"The directions said to uncheck the "Open iTunes when this iPod is attached" this is not true for the itouches. For the itouches that box SHOULD BE CHECKED. The directions also state to wait for all the ipods to show up in a finder window or on the desktop before you start iTunes. This will not happen with the itouches. They only show up in iTunes. ITunes should open automatically due to the settings above, you will not have to wait. When it does open automatically they all start syncing!"

Itouch directions for cart __ [] __

Ever since I got back from the MICCA conference I have been playing with my iPod touch. Here are a few ways you can use it in your classroom:
 * As a timer - The iTouch has a built-in time, stopwatch, alarm clock that comes in handy when you want to keep the students on track.[[image:http://www.letsgomobile.org/images/news/apple/ipod-touch-review.jpg width="178" height="152"]]
 * As a computer remote control - From the App Store I downloaded [|Remote Pad] which allows me to use the iTouch as a wireless touch-pad for my Macbook. Using this application, I can walk around the classroom while I operate a Powerpoint presentation or browse a website that is being projected.
 * As an iTunes controller - From the App Store again I downloaded [|Remote] which allows me to link up to the iTunes on the local network that I share a password with. This application allows me to view all of the songs in the iTunes library on the host computer and operate them remotely. I used this to signal the beginning of class and also demonstrate waves concepts.
 * To take role - I use the Safari browser to take role at the beginning of class which allows me to walk around and not be tied to the desk.