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Article 1 - **Look Who's Talking: Incorporating Ipods in the Classroom** A rather lengthy article that I didn't download completely because I didn't know if I would have to pay for it down the road was somewhat interesting as I read the first two pages. It followed what we discussed in class. Our students are quite tech-savy in comparrison to their teachers. But they need to learn how to benefit from the tools they have at their disposal. By teachers using the ipods and other devices in the classroom, the students can learn how to use these devices to gain knowledge and move forward in their education. The ipod with the podcast capabilites can get the student excited about speaking as well as listening more carefully. The article goes on to explain that small group instruction is the best way to learn oral language. The student will be better engaged by using podcasts to listen in small groups, discuss what was heard, and do assigned work through the podcast. []

Article 2-**Apple Learning Interchange - ipod touch. Touching Student Lives in the Classroom** located at: [] had numerous articles such as itouch Flash cards, Lesson Planning & Sharing on the Go, Taking the itouch to the Gym, and ipod Touch for Meeting the Needs of Special Learners. Twenty-two articles to choose from. I found the use of flash cards and helping special learner's needs very interesting both for my class and for my one nephew who is autistic. I found out he already has an itouch with a lot of apps on it to help him with his verbal skills as well as his fine motor skills.

Article 3 **-Pre-K Technology:iPods in the Classroom** located at: [] provided me with ideas to be used within a Kindergaten and pre-school classroom. In the article, it explained how they use the ipods for music, listening stations, and podcasting for various things including for parents who miss activities due to work or other problems. I had already thought about using it for my listening station to go with the books, but I liked the idea of podcasting for events parents miss due to whatever reason. They could be a part of the event at home or some other location. Their child could also be sitting beside them and sharing the experience with their parent.