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=Using iTunes in the Classroom=



As technology's impact on today's society becomes more and more prominent, teachers must find new ways to bring technology into the classroom in order to increase ICT literacy. The easiest way to accomplish this objective is to use technology that your students are already using themselves.

__General Info__ For a more in-depth look at iTunes, check out [|the Wikipedia entry.] The really exciting thing about iTunes is that it can connect to the iTunes Store, where individuals can purchase and download not only music, but a variety of other digital media as well. From music videos, television shows, iPod games, audiobooks, podcasts, movies and movie rentals (not available in all countries). It is also used to download application software from the App Store for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Through iTunes, Apple has provided teachers with possibly one of the most versatile and extensive resources that can be brought into the classroom.
 * iTunes** was introduced by Apple Inc. in January 2001. It is a free, downloadable media player computer program that is used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on computers. It is also used to manage the contents on iPods and iPod Touches, iPhones, and iPads. The latest version (currently 10.5) is availiable for both Mac OS X v.10.5 or later, and Windows XP or later.

Of course, the first step to utilizing iTunes is to download the program. If you don't have it already, you can download it [|here.] One you have iTunes on your computer, you have to create an account in order to download content: media type="youtube" key="OavY0e31SB8" height="315" width="560" Once you're account is created, can buy and download a variety of types of media that can be implemented in your classroom. media type="youtube" key="Vzchrqd0aWk" height="315" width="560"

Some Suggestions on how to use iTunes: [|Using iTunes in the Kindergarten Class] [|More info on iTunesU] [|More on the latest educational apps] [|Tutorials on tech, including making podcasts] [|10 ways to use Podcasts in in the classroom] [|Apps for educational purposes] One to share with your students: [|100 ways to use iTunes to Learn and Study better]

In addition to these ideas, one must not overlook the value of the e-books to ELA and EAL-focused classrooms. Don't have enough of a particular novel for your class? Download it. Ran out of books in spanish? Download a few new ones. The copy of Moby Dick you've been reading with your class was misplaced? Keep a copy on the shelf of your digital library, too.